Unknown computers have downloaded from the mobile phone provider
Vodafone names, addresses and account details German customers.An
Insider suspect has been identified.
Two million customers of the telecommunications company Vodafone are victims of data theft. The cybercriminals had stolen information on name, address, date of birth, gender, bank routing number and account number, Vodafone said.
Vodafone regrets the incident and her customers being informed by letter.
Only with high criminal energy and insider knowledge" have been possible to gain access to data,said Vodafone.
This case concerns only Vodafone Germany, other countries are not affected. The authorities had initially Vodafone asked to provide any information to the public in order not to jeopardize the investigation. Meanwhile, they have identified a suspect and a search made for him. In coordination with the authorities Vodafone Germany informed now all those concerned fully and helps them to avoid possible damage.
Two million customers of the telecommunications company Vodafone are victims of data theft. The cybercriminals had stolen information on name, address, date of birth, gender, bank routing number and account number, Vodafone said.
Vodafone regrets the incident and her customers being informed by letter.
Only with high criminal energy and insider knowledge" have been possible to gain access to data,said Vodafone.
This case concerns only Vodafone Germany, other countries are not affected. The authorities had initially Vodafone asked to provide any information to the public in order not to jeopardize the investigation. Meanwhile, they have identified a suspect and a search made for him. In coordination with the authorities Vodafone Germany informed now all those concerned fully and helps them to avoid possible damage.
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