January 30, 2024 at 09:42AM
A 1.8 terabyte database containing personal information of 750 million individuals in India was offered for sale on the dark web, impacting subscribers of major telecom providers. The leak, estimated to affect 85% of the Indian population, poses a significant risk for cyberattacks and identity theft. CloudSEK has informed relevant authorities and organizations.
Key takeaways from the meeting notes:
– A massive 1.8 terabyte database containing the personal information of approximately 750 million individuals in India was offered for sale on the dark web by a threat actor known as CyboDevil for $3,000.
– The database includes personal information such as names, mobile phone numbers, addresses, and Aadhaar details.
– The leak is estimated to affect 85% of the Indian population, impacting subscribers of all major telecom providers in India.
– The threat actor denies obtaining the information via a data breach, claiming to have acquired it through undisclosed asset work within law enforcement channels.
– CloudSEK has informed relevant authorities and potentially impacted organizations about the breach.
– The leaked information poses significant risks, including identity theft, financial fraud, scams, and other forms of malicious attacks.
– CloudSEK highlights the critical need for organizations and individuals to prioritize cybersecurity measures and remain vigilant in response to this breach.
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