Saxony: Massive data breach in emergency call services
Unauthorized persons were apparently able to read radio messages from Saxon rescue services and fire departments for years. The LKA is investigating.
Quick Look
- In Saxony, unauthorized persons were able to listen to unencrypted radio messages from emergency services and fire departments for years.
- Sensitive health data such as diagnoses, names and addresses of patients were revealed.
- The LKA has started an investigation.
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Why It Matters
For years, unauthorized persons were able to listen to radio messages from emergency services and fire departments in Saxony that contained sensitive patient data.
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Unauthorized persons were apparently able to read radio messages from Saxon rescue services and fire departments for years. According to SPIEGEL information, they contained diagnoses, names and addresses of patients. The LKA is investigating.
Open Questions
- How exactly could the radio data be intercepted unnoticed for years?
- What technical measures are taken to secure communication?
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This article was originally published by Spiegel Netzwelt.
