[HIGHLIGHTS] Hacker risk for ID card data: 50 million users potentially affected

Hacker risk for ID card data: 50 million users potentially affected. As of: February 17, 2024, 3:53 p.m By: Philipp Bräuner CommentsPressSplit Apparently there is a security gap in the German E-Perso.

A hacker identified the problem and informed the relevant authority. According to Spiegel, a hacker managed to steal the PIN code of the “AusweisApp” and the ID of the identity card. Fraudsters could use this information, for example, to take out insurance or open bank accounts.