128,000 email addresses of Friends of Amstel leaked due to data breach

A data breach has exposed 128,000 email addresses linked to De Vrienden van Amstel Live and Amstel Live in de Kroeg. The leak, originating from hosting company Cloudbear, includes personal information collected for visitor research. Heineken, the parent company, warns affected individuals about potential phishing attempts and advises caution regarding suspicious messages. An investigation is underway to determine the extent of data access and misuse, with Heineken prioritizing data protection and considering additional measures to prevent future incidents. A report has been filed with the Dutch Data Protection Authority.