Data Trading: Mobile Phone Numbers of German Politicians and Heads of Authorities on the Net

Frankfurter Allgemeine

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According to a search, personal data of cabinet members and other affected persons were apparently offered for purchase on the Internet. Among other things, the number of Friedrich Merz and Claudia Plattner is to be found.

Berliner Zeitung

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The Federal Chancellor's mobile phone numbers, ministers and high-ranking officials are offered for sale on the Internet.

Sueddeutsche Zeitung

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The mobile numbers of the chancellor and several federal ministers have appeared on the network, the note comes from Italy. The head of the authority responsible for the protection of sensitive data is also affected.

www.t-online.de

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Serious security vulnerability for German politicians: mobile phone numbers from Chancellor Merz, ministers and high-ranking security officials are offered on the Internet for purchase.

Welt

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According to a media report, data dealers on the Internet sell the mobile numbers of the Chancellor and his ministers. Also heads of authorities are affected. A whistleblower from Italy initiated the search.

Spiegel

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Data dealers sell private contact information from Friedrich Merz, his minister, military, corporate and government chiefs. And have easy play.