In December 2023, the Thuringia accident insurance fund was the target of a cyber attack. It is now clear that extensive user data flowed into the Darknet.
The Thuringia accident insurance fund has become the target of a hacker attack. From December 16th to 17th, 2023, hackers encrypted using Ransomware not only the IT systems of the insurance company, but also stole countless data at the same time. It was initially unclear whether insured person data was also leaked. Investigators from the Forensic Service of the Thuringia State Criminal Police Office are now in Dark web came across answers, such as the Thuringia Accident Insurance Fund communicates.
Bank details and diagnoses leaked
The insurance company’s announcement shows that, in addition to data on companies that insure their employees with the accident insurance company, sensitive insured person data can now also be found on the Darknet. In addition to the names, addresses, communication data and bank details of the insured, these should contain, among other things, information on individual insurance cases – such as diagnoses and previous illnesses. The Thuringia Accident Insurance Fund explains that it is currently not possible to narrow down how many people are affected by the data theft. As the Free State’s statutory accident insurance, it has almost a million insured people.
Accident insurance company warns of phishing attacks
Cybercriminals could now use the stolen data primarily for particularly plausible phishing attacks. For example, they could pose as representatives of the Thuringia Accident Insurance Fund in fake emails or letters in order to persuade potential victims to reveal further confidential information. For this reason, the Thuringia Accident Insurance Fund asks insured persons to carefully check emails and letters that they receive on behalf of the Accident Insurance Fund and to contact the company if they have any doubts. You can find out how you can protect yourself from phishing attacks in our comprehensive guide counselor.
