Merelbeke-Melle and Destelbergen warn of scammers after data breach at supplier: "Be careful"

Merelbeke-Melle and Destelbergen alert residents after a data breach at Vanden Broele, an external supplier. The breach involved unauthorized access to the eSignFlow module, used by over 120 local authorities. Both municipalities emphasize their IT systems were not hacked and are investigating if any resident data was stolen. They warn residents to be cautious of potential fraud attempts, urging them not to share personal information or click on suspicious links. Currently, there are no indications of data misuse, but the situation is under review.