Basic-Fit hit by hack affecting members across multiple countries, including 200,000 in the Netherlands

"The breach exposed names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, and bank account details. Basic-Fit confirmed that no identity documents, such as passports or driving licences, are stored by the company, and that no passwords were accessed in the breach."

"The inclusion of bank account details in the leaked data is likely to be the most significant concern for affected members. In combination with names and dates of birth, IBAN numbers and bank details create the conditions for SEPA direct debit fraud and financial impersonation."

"Affected members have been warned to monitor their accounts closely and to be alert to phishing attempts that may use the exposed personal details to appear credible."

Basic-Fit, Europe's largest budget fitness chain, reported a data breach impacting approximately 200,000 members in the Netherlands. The breach exposed names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, and bank account details. The company confirmed that no passwords or identity documents were accessed. The Dutch Data Protection Authority has been notified. Members are advised to monitor their accounts for potential fraud and phishing attempts, particularly due to the inclusion of sensitive bank information in the leaked data.

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