Xonar

Xonar is a youth care organisation based in the Netherlands. It provides care and support services to children, adolescents and their families. The organisation operates within the Dutch youth care sector, delivering services that aim to promote the wellbeing and development of young people. Its activities are guided by national legislation and standards governing youth care provision. Xonar’s headquarters are located in the Netherlands, reflecting its primary market and operational base.

Xonar specialises in youth care, focusing on the protection and assistance of vulnerable young individuals. As a regulated entity, it adheres to the legal and quality frameworks that govern youth care services in the Netherlands. In December 2023 the organisation experienced a cyberattack that resulted in unauthorised network access and the theft of emails and file folders. Following the incident, Xonar immediately restricted access, engaged external cybersecurity experts, notified data protection authorities and law enforcement, and launched a forensic investigation to determine the scope of the data theft. The organisation also validated backup integrity, monitored for potential data exposure, and provided ongoing updates to stakeholders while maintaining operational continuity.