DETAILS OF 81.5 CR PEOPLE LEAKED IN INDIA
╰┈➤ Significant data leak occurred in India, 81.5 crore (815 million) personal details leaked.
╰┈➤ Leak was first detected, by American cybersecurity and intelligence agency, and was attributed to a 'threat actor' known as 'pwn001'.
╰┈➤ Information was posted on Breach Forums, a forum dedicated to databreach discussions and leaks.
╰┈➤ Exposed information comprises Aadhaar and passport details, as well as names, phone numbers, and addresses.
╰┈➤ It was allegedly sourced from the Covid-19 test records of individuals registered with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
╰┈➤ 'pwn001' shared spreadsheets containing segments of Aadhaar data, which were subsequently confirmed to be valid Aadhaar card IDs.
╰┈➤ Official responses from ICMR or the government are pending.
╰┈➤ But it is anticipated that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will launch an investigation once an official complaint is lodged by ICMR.
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