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Forty -four federal elected officials:
Personal data of 44 federal elected officials landed on the Dark Web. Consequently, reveals a study by the Geneva technological company Proton. Furthermore, Leaks would concern telephone numbers. For example, addresses and passwords: as much information that can be used for malicious purposes and make these elected officials vulnerable.
Data leaks probably occurred when elected officials used their official email address to connect to third -party platforms. such as Linkedin or Dropbox.
But. according to the survey carried out by Proton, a company specializing in data protection, leaks also affected politicians who used their official email to connect to dating sites and sites reserved for 18 and over.
16% of elected affected – Forty -four federal elected officials
In all, 145 data leaks observed, which affects 44 elected officials. The Federal Council would also be concerned. In total, this represents 16% of federal politicians. The study does not reveal the names of the victims.
In forty -four federal elected officials addition to passwords. phone numbers or private addresses have landed on Dark Web, an internet component often used for anonymous communications and illegal activities.
For Proton, these results show that politicians remain one of the important targets for cybercriminals.
Pirated data can indeed open the way for blackmail, or to disinformation campaigns.
Neighboring countries also affected
The study authors indicate that they have contacted all the elected officials concerned.
Small consolation. the situation is not better in our neighbors: in the United Kingdom, 68% of elected officials exposed themselves to risks of data flights, according to previous studies.
Céline Fontannaz/lano
forty -four federal elected officials — Forty -four federal elected officials: Personal data of 44 federal elected officials landed on the Dark Web. reveals a study by the Geneva technological company Proton. Leaks would concern telephone numbers, addresses and passwords: as much information that can be used for malici.
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