Personal data leaked in Vooruit.brussels: Hackers demand 800 euros ransom.

Date Reported: 2024-04-16
Country: Belgium
Victim: Vooruit.brussels | vooruit.brussels
Additional Information:

  • Hackers have carried out a cyberattack on the server of Vooruit.brussels.
  • They have stolen personal data such as names, addresses, and phone numbers of the members.
  • The hackers have demanded a ransom of 800 euros.
  • Suzy Bleys, co-president of Vooruit.brussels, reported the incident after the website became inaccessible.
  • The criminals contacted the organization to demand money in Bitcoin.
  • The authorities have been informed, and an investigation into the data breach is underway to determine the extent of the compromised information.

Article: https://www.bruzz.be/actua/politiek/datalek-bij-vooruitbrussels-hackers-vragen-800-euro-losgeld-2024-04-18

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