Hackers stole the data of a million Flink users in Germany and the Netherlands
Quick Look
- Cybercriminals from the LPG Group gained access to the personal data of a million users of the Flink food delivery service in Germany and the Netherlands, including names, email addresses, phone numbers and postal codes.
- They began extorting 11.8 euros from victims for deleting data and demanded 273.3 thousand euros from the company for complete erasure of information.
- Flink blocked access, strengthened security and launched an investigation with external experts.
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Why It Matters
Flink provides fast food delivery and operates in several European countries, including Germany and the Netherlands. Cyber attacks on companies that process personal data have become more frequent in recent years.
Cybercriminals gained access to information about a million users of the Flink food delivery service in Germany and the Netherlands.
The names, postal codes, email addresses, and phone numbers of clients were in the hands of the LPG Group hacker group.
The company blocked access to the data, took additional security measures and launched an investigation together with cybersecurity experts.
MOSCOW, September 25 – RIA Novosti. Cybercriminals gained access to information about a million users of the Flink food delivery service in Germany and the Netherlands by compromising the company’s database, reports NL Times.
“Cybercriminals said on Friday that they managed to steal the personal information of a million customers of the fast food delivery service Flink, as well as the data of 13 thousand employees,” the article says.
The names, postal codes, email addresses, and phone numbers of clients were in the hands of the LPG Group hacker group. Cybercriminals have already started contacting victims of hacking, demanding about 11.8 euros for data deletion. They also offered the company to erase all stolen information at once if they were paid 273.3 thousand euros by October 2.
"Access was immediately blocked and additional security measures were taken and a comprehensive investigation was launched in collaboration with external cybercrime and cybersecurity experts," the company said.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Flink will complete its internal investigation and release a formal incident report within the next month
Likely · Within weeks
Regulators in Germany and the Netherlands may initiate a review of Flink's compliance with GDPR requirements due to data breach
Possible · Within weeks
Open Questions
- How exactly did the LPG Group hackers gain access to the Flink database?
- What specific security measures were taken by the company after the incident?
- How many users have already responded to ransom demands?
- Will formal charges be brought against members of the LPG Group?
