European gym chain Basic-Fit member-visit system breached, bank details of about one million people stolen

According to The Register, Basic-Fit, Europe's largest gym chain, confirmed data of around one million customers including bank details was stolen, from the system that records members' club visits ^[1]. Stolen data includes names, home and email addresses, phone numbers and dates of birth, passwords were not accessed, and members in the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg and Spain were affected; according to VRT, the company said the attack was stopped within minutes ^[1][2]. Spanish consumer group OCU advises Basic-Fit members to watch for fraudulent calls seeking bank credentials, noting no company or bank asks for bank details by phone ^[3].

Industries mainly affected: Hospitality & food service

1. Beware of calls or texts impersonating Basic-Fit or your bank to obtain bank credentials ^[3].
2. Do not open emails or texts from unknown senders .