Ransomware Group aurora Hits: Van Eijck International Car Rescue
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Van Eijck International Car Rescue — an organization based in NL — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group aurora. This data breach, discovered on 2026-07-30T07:23:44.017849+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Van Eijck International Car Rescue |
| Threat Group | aurora |
| Summary | [recovery, rescue] Van Eijck International Car Rescue B.V. — a family-owned Dutch towing and recovery company with 225+ vehicles, 180+ employees, and 20 branch offices across the Netherlands and Spain.
The exposed material includes: 227 employee home directories (156 GB) containing personal documents, tax forms (loonheffingen), salary records, photos, and financial data. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-07-30T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-07-30T07:23:44.017849+00:00 |
| Region | NL |
| Target Domain | Van Eijck International Car Rescue |
| Business Sector | Transportation |
How to reduce your ransomware risk
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- monitor the dark web for leaked logins — close the gap attackers exploit.
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Disclaimer
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