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Israel Police Public: "Have your details been leaked? File a complaint"
Against the background of the break-ins to Israeli companies and leaks of databases, the Israel Police and the Israeli Internet Association sent an unusual message to the public, in which they ask: "Have your details been leaked to the network? File a complaint"
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Wednesday, 07 April 2021, 07:59 Updated: 10:04
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Shirbit, the voter register, KLS: The details of millions of Israelis leaked to the Internet (Photo: image processing, no)
Against the background of recent information leaks: The Israel Police and the Israeli Internet Association in an unusual statement to the public: Fertile ground for criminal elements in committing offenses online or in telephone calls, "said a spokeswoman for the police and the Israeli Internet Association.
The unusual announcement comes against the backdrop of recent information leaks from large databases, similar to the leak of the voter register, and leaks from databases of companies such as Shirbit or KLS Maimon.
As part of these leaks, the information was leaked to the network, and in some cases provided for free.
This is sensitive information that sometimes includes identity cards, passports, credit cards and residential addresses.
The fear is that the information will reach attackers who cross - check with other databases, thus holding a significant infrastructure of information about Israelis, through which it is possible to commit fraud, impersonate and more.
Did your details leak to the network?
The Israel Police requests that you file a complaint (Photo: official website, -)
"As part of a collaboration between the Israel Police and the Israeli Internet Association, we recommend that the public contact the Israel Police through an online complaint, wherever you come across personal information leaked to the network or contact the Privacy Protection Authority website," the Israel Police said.
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This is how you will defend yourself
If a government official, bank or service provider contacts you to verify details, do not rush to give them to them!
Cut off the call and contact the call center of the same party yourself.
Adopt careful online behavior: Take extra care when opening links or files, even from people you know or trust.
When you receive a suspicious SMS message or an unusual e-mail message, carefully consider who sent them and the content of the message.
Know that criminals can also impersonate friends, co-workers or other contacts by taking over online accounts, hacking into email boxes and more.
Be careful not to fill in personal or financial details on unfamiliar sites or pop-up advertisements.
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