In 2023, the Ministry of Defense uncovered a case of espionage by China through malware. Although the extent of the damage appears to be limited, the Dutch intelligence agencies, MIVD and AIVD, have expressed concerns over frequent targeting of the Netherlands and its allies by Chinese state actors. The malware has been codenamed COATHANGER by the two Dutch security services. An infiltration by China was last detected in [insert year]
Chinese cyber spies infiltrate Defense in targeted attack.
