The Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce alerted members Monday that their technology systems Thursday had been hacked, potentially compromising the emails and passwords of thousands of accounts.
“At this time, we are concerned that member emails and passwords may have been compromised, in addition to publicly available information such as business name and address,” the chamber wrote in a message to members Monday evening. “Since it is common to reuse passwords for multiple applications, we recommend that you change critical passwords and update your online security measures for other websites and programs as a precaution.”
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The chamber has 1,800 to 2,000 business members, said Sybil Topel, vice president for marketing and communications.
“They should all take precautions,” she said.