Thüringer Versicherung victim of a hacker attack: Sensitive data appeared on the darknet - financial expert warns of phishing.

Thüringer Versicherung victim of a hacker attack: Sensitive data appeared on the darknet - financial expert warns of phishing.

According to a report by www.thueringen24.de The Thuringia Accident Insurance Fund (UKT) in Gotha fell victim to a hacker attack for the second time. Sensitive data from customers, survivors, their representatives and information about the member institution were stolen. The perpetrators published the stolen data on the Darknet, including master data of insured persons, insurance claim data and results of accident and occupational disease investigations. The accident insurance company is now warning about phishing and identity theft, as hackers may create and send emails in the name of the Thuringian accident insurance fund.

This type of hacker attack can have a serious impact on the insurance industry. The loss of sensitive customer information can significantly affect the trust of the insured in the accident insurance company and other insurance companies. Customers may feel unsafe and consider changing their insurance or going without insurance altogether. There is also the risk of identity theft and the associated financial losses for those affected.

Additionally, industry regulators may now introduce stricter data protection regulations for insurance companies to prevent such incidents in the future. This could lead to increased compliance costs and regulatory restrictions.

Overall, this hacker attack highlights the urgent need for insurance companies to strengthen their cybersecurity measures and protect their customers from such threats. It is essential that insurance companies invest in secure IT infrastructures and robust data protection measures to maintain customer trust and meet regulatory requirements.