Another 70,000 access data stolen
The Reporting and Analysis Center has once again received a list of around 70,000 access data that appear to have been stolen. A check tool can be used to check whether one is affected.
The Melani Reporting and Analysis Center has again been notified of confidential sources of around 70,000 access data to Internet services. In many cases, the user name of the affected access data consists of the e-mail address, writes the federal agency. If Internet users use the same password for such logins for different online portals, this makes it easy for the perpetrators to misuse these access data for illegal purposes (fraud, extortion, phishing, etc.).
Checktool checks
Melani has published an online tool that can be used to check whether one's own e-mail address or the login names used are affected. The tool can be accessed at https://www.checktool.ch
All individuals and companies are advised to perform this check. If an account is affected, the online tool will issue a corresponding message. In this case, the following measures are recommended:
- Change the password of all online accounts linked to the affected email address (email account, online stores, e-banking, social media, etc.).
- Use a separate password for each Internet service/online portal.
- Enable 2-factor authentication wherever possible.
- Check any kind of bank statements, iTunes debits, etc. in the next few weeks. If you notice any irregularities, please contact your bank or the corresponding company immediately.
- Inform everyone listed in the email contacts to be careful when receiving emails with your sender and to check with you if in doubt.
Source: MELANI
