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- 1Egyptian intelligence warned Netanyahu ahead of October 7, report saysโRE: https:// mastodon.nl/@nrc_nl/1173448483 51216406 Cadeau-link: https://www. nrc.nl/nieuws/2026/09/27/the-a tlantic-oo
Dutch newspaper NRC reports, citing The Atlantic, that Egypt's secret intelligence service warned the Israeli government of Benjamin Netanyahu before the October 7 Hamas attack. The claim suggests Israeli leadership received an explicit external warning ahead of the assault, adding to ongoing debate over intelligence failures and political responsibility for the October 7 attack.
- 2Dutch spy chiefs warn connected cars can be used to snoop on driversโTech in cars can be used to snoop on you, Dutch spy chiefs warn. Drivers have been warned that the smart features built
Dutch intelligence chiefs have warned drivers that smart features built into modern cars โ including microphones, cameras and GPS trackers โ could be exploited by hostile states to spy on occupants. The advisory from the Dutch General Intelligence and Security Service highlights growing concern that connected vehicle technology, often assembled with foreign components, doubles as a surveillance risk for drivers and passengers.
- 3Dutch Intelligence Warns Connected Cars Can EavesdropโDutch Intelligence Warns Cars Can Eavesdrop on Conversations
Dutch intelligence services have warned that modern connected cars may be able to record and transmit conversations held inside the vehicle, raising concerns about espionage and privacy. The alert suggests microphones and data links in vehicles could be exploited by foreign states or other actors. The warning is drawing wide attention as drivers increasingly rely on voice assistants and internet-connected systems in their cars.