This case involved individuals who logged into a rogue site using their Radboud e-mail address and a password. The site appeared to have been copied from a similar site where you can get free access to books and academic papers. On the rogue site, criminals captured the e-mail addresses, passwords and usernames. Fortunately, as far as we know, no misuse was made of the captured data. The individuals whose data has been leaked have been informed so that they can take appropriate action.
This situation again illustrates the danger of free tools. You often ‘pay’ with personal data unknowingly anyway.
You can prevent this by:
- Using Radboud University software for work or study.
- Using your Radboud e-mail address only for work- or study-related activities.
- Using strong and unique passwords.
- Use your Radboud password only for work/study-related activities and never for other accounts.
- Also be aware when using free tools/websites and apps for personal use that require you to log in or enter personal data.
Want to check if your email addresses are involved in a data breach?
You can use the site Have I Been Pwned. This site is known as a secure site that indicates whether your email address has been leaked. If so, change your password for that application and run an additional check with your virus scan.
