I am a victim of a data breach, what do I do?
I am a victim of a data breach, what do I do?
I am an EU citizen and I was informed that my EURAXESS account was breached. They informed me that while the password wasn't stolen, all of my personal data including addresses, IDs from the CV was stolen and made available on some website.
They say that they're working towards making the site secure, etc., but I know that my personal info is out there. They have even told me to watch out for scams and phishing attempts over the next few months to come.
I am a bit shaken. Please tell me what steps I can take to gain back some control over this situation?
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First of all: Sorry to hear that, this sucks!
Regarding your digital information: I'd suggest you to get a new email and gradually replace the old one in your accounts to avoid spam. Even though they claim your password wasn't stolen, I'd highly suggest you to change your passwords anyway, just in case. Also, as they say, be very careful about potential phishing attacks.
As for your personal information such as your address: I'm afraid there's not much you can do. I'd argue, however, that it's not as valuable to potential hackers. One potential scam involving stolen addresses is sending purchases made with a stolen credit card to your address and asking you to forward it. Don't accept deliveries you didn't expect for this reason (depending on your local law it may lead to criminal charges against you, even though you're still technically the victim of a scam).