Portraitbox Data Breach: Thousands of Children’s Photos Stolen in Cyberattack

Public prosecutors are investigating a cyberattack on the online photo gallery service Portraitbox GmbH following reports that thousands of photographs of children may have been stolen.

The investigation focuses on a cyber incident involving the company’s online galleries, which are used to store and distribute images. Reports indicate that the stolen data includes photos of students and children from school classes and daycare centers.

The impact of the attack has been noted in multiple regions, including Lower Saxony. Specifically, reports from Eberswalde confirm that hackers stole photographs of students as part of the breach.

Legal experts have advised photographers who utilize the Portraitbox platform regarding their immediate obligations. Due to the nature of the data breach, photographers are facing a 72-hour window to complete required actions following the incident.

The state prosecutor’s office is currently working to determine the full extent of the theft and the number of affected individuals.