IT se­cur­ity in­cid­ent - What to do?

What should I do in an IT emergency?

Step by step

  1. Keep calm, do not take any rash measures
  2. Disconnect the device from the WLAN & network (unplug the network cable)
  3. Record what happened if necessary (photo, video, etc.)
  4. Leave everything as it is.
  5. Do not switch off the device or disconnect it from the power
    → Important tracking data could be lost
  6. Briefly note your own assessment of the incident and the amount of damage
  7. Report the incident using the report form on the right and obtain an assessment from the incident team

Please note:

  • Do not pass on any information to third parties
  • Never pay extortion money
  • Do not attempt to rectify the problem yourself

Phish­ing at­tack: what to do?

The "BSI-ProPK-Checklist-Phishing" page from the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) offers a comprehensive checklist to ensure security against phishing attacks.

Phishing - Checklist

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Relevant documents

Reporting a loss of data media