After gigantic theft
Million Internet users rush authorities page
(Source: Thinkstock by Getty Images) A flood of inquiries of concerned Internet users has forced the server of the Swiss Federal Office for Security in Information Technology (BSI) in the knee.
The BSI reported previously that 16 million user accounts got into the hands of criminals and turned on a service site free, could check on the internet users even if their own computer is affected.
But the BSI server could not cope with the onslaught and thus difficult to reach.
On a dedicated page Internet users can check whether they are themselves affected by the theft.
But after the BSI reporting of various news portals was widespread - even t-online.de reported - that BSI pages were barely reachable.
But who was lucky enough to get receive the verification side, mostly failed on the last step: In response to the input of your own e-mail address into the form field an error message appeared.
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"About 90,000 were positive"
Despite the technical problems were 1.5 million Internet users until late afternoon check their e-mail addresses, said BSI spokesman Tim Griese against t-online.de.
"About 90,000 of these were positive," and had received a reply e-mail, Griese said.
Bad news - only who is among the victims of identity thieves, will receive such mail.
BSI increased server capacity to
Griese explained that the server capacity would be increased, but could not say when the test page will be available again.
Users should best try it several times.
The most sensible it would be to wait for the rush and either in the next few days or at unusual times of the day to try his luck.
In the comments of t-online.de reader was often to read the BSI would collect data with this action, because the user must specify a valid e-mail address.
The BSI assured that no data would be stored permanently.
User addresses would be deleted immediately after the test again, it says on the website of the Federal Office.
Hacking victims should clean your computer
As an immediate measure, the BSI recommends those concerned to clean your computer with an antivirus software of pests and to change the passwords for their online profiles.
This applies to both e-mail accounts, social networks like Facebook or WhatsApp as well as online stores and other Internet sites on which to registered users with personal data.
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Encrypt data on the PC and in the cloud
Protect your data from spying.
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To clean up virus scanner, which can be started from external storage media such as a USB flash drive recommended.
A more targeted approach is only possible when spyware programs have been recognized and identified as bot viruses and Trojans.
The reinstallation of an infected operating system should only be performed by experienced PC users and not without a backup to external media.:mad::eek::mad::eek::mad::eek:
Million Internet users rush authorities page
(Source: Thinkstock by Getty Images) A flood of inquiries of concerned Internet users has forced the server of the Swiss Federal Office for Security in Information Technology (BSI) in the knee.
The BSI reported previously that 16 million user accounts got into the hands of criminals and turned on a service site free, could check on the internet users even if their own computer is affected.
But the BSI server could not cope with the onslaught and thus difficult to reach.
On a dedicated page Internet users can check whether they are themselves affected by the theft.
But after the BSI reporting of various news portals was widespread - even t-online.de reported - that BSI pages were barely reachable.
But who was lucky enough to get receive the verification side, mostly failed on the last step: In response to the input of your own e-mail address into the form field an error message appeared.
More about
BSI sounded the alarm hijacked million online user accounts
Stolen credentials: What computer users need to know now
Password Checker: Imagine the Password Checker
Click-Show: 10 Tips for a Secure Password
For BSI security test: Check if your mail account is affected
"About 90,000 were positive"
Despite the technical problems were 1.5 million Internet users until late afternoon check their e-mail addresses, said BSI spokesman Tim Griese against t-online.de.
"About 90,000 of these were positive," and had received a reply e-mail, Griese said.
Bad news - only who is among the victims of identity thieves, will receive such mail.
BSI increased server capacity to
Griese explained that the server capacity would be increased, but could not say when the test page will be available again.
Users should best try it several times.
The most sensible it would be to wait for the rush and either in the next few days or at unusual times of the day to try his luck.
In the comments of t-online.de reader was often to read the BSI would collect data with this action, because the user must specify a valid e-mail address.
The BSI assured that no data would be stored permanently.
User addresses would be deleted immediately after the test again, it says on the website of the Federal Office.
Hacking victims should clean your computer
As an immediate measure, the BSI recommends those concerned to clean your computer with an antivirus software of pests and to change the passwords for their online profiles.
This applies to both e-mail accounts, social networks like Facebook or WhatsApp as well as online stores and other Internet sites on which to registered users with personal data.
Reports, interviews and videos
Privacy Policy
Encrypt data on the PC and in the cloud
Protect your data from spying.
to the video
To clean up virus scanner, which can be started from external storage media such as a USB flash drive recommended.
A more targeted approach is only possible when spyware programs have been recognized and identified as bot viruses and Trojans.
The reinstallation of an infected operating system should only be performed by experienced PC users and not without a backup to external media.:mad::eek::mad::eek::mad::eek: