Madras Court took cognizance of the leakage of data of Indian customers. Madras High Court has scheduled the hearing of the data leak case on October 25. It is alleged that the company sold the data of 3 crore customers to hackers.
New Delhi. You must have heard the saying that ‘What should a farmer do if the fence itself starts eating the field?’ This saying suits the customers perfectly these days. When you go to buy even small items, the store owner records your mobile number. Your Aadhaar and PAN are also registered from your mobile. The bank account number is registered with your Aadhaar and PAN. Obviously, if the company sells even one of your data to anyone, your entire history gets exposed. The companies you trust to share your information start earning money by selling your data. A similar case has come up with a big insurance company, where the data of 3.1 crore registered customers is being sold online.
Actually, we are talking about the insurance company Star Health Insurance. Personal information like mobile number, PAN, address and pre-existing medical condition of about 3.1 crore customers of this company is being sold online. It is being said that the personal information of these customers is available for sale on the website of a hacker named Shenzen.
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The company itself sold your information
The hacker has claimed that the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of Star Health has sold all this information related to customers. After selling it, they also tried to change the terms of their deal. After the matter came to light, a complaint regarding this has also been filed in the court, the hearing of which is to be held in Madras High Court on 25th October.
How was it revealed?
UK-based researcher Jason Parker shared the details on September 20, saying that a hacker named Shenzen had accessed sample data of Star Health Insurance Company and an email communication with a top executive responsible for maintaining and managing the company’s digital network. Published on the website. In this it has been said that customer data will be sold.
What does the hacker claim?
Hacker Shenzen said, ‘I am making public sensitive data related to all the customers and insurance claims of Star Health India. This leak is sponsored by Star Health and Allied Insurance Company, who have sold this data directly to me. Clarifying on this matter, Star Health Insurance said that a thorough and rigorous forensic investigation is underway under the leadership of independent cyber security experts and the company is working closely with the government and regulatory authorities at every stage of the investigation of this data leak. Meanwhile, the Madras High Court has observed that security is a must to prevent continued leakage of such sensitive data and has fixed the next hearing of the case on October 25.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: October 10, 2024, 13:00 IST