BSNL experiences data breach hacker shares some information on the dark web

pIndias stateowned telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd BSNL experienced a substantial data breach placing the personal information of thousands of users at risk Reports indicated that a threat actor on the dark web had claimed possession of critical information related to BSNLs fiber and landline usersppAccording to a report by ET the threat actor operating under the pseudonym Perell has purportedly shared a sample dataset on the dark web containing sensitive information of BSNLs fiber and landline users The hacker is alleged to have obtained crucial details including email addresses billing information contact numbers and other sensitive datappAdditionally information such as mobile outage records network specifics completed orders and customer details have reportedly been compromised as disclosed by a source familiar with the situationppAn unidentified individual has expressed concerns over a potential breach that poses an immediate threat to the privacy and security of customers associated with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited BSNL an entity considered critical infrastructureppThe report indicates that a hacker identified as Perell has shared a dataset containing approximately 32000 lines of data However Perell claims to have access to a significantly larger amount boasting possession of about 29 million lines of data spanning all databasesppThis extensive dataset reportedly encompasses various details including the district information of BSNL customers The gravity of the situation raises apprehensions about the potential compromise of sensitive information and underscores the urgent need for robust measures to safeguard the integrity of BSNLs critical infrastructure and ensure the privacy and security of its clienteleppThe Indian cybersecurity watchdog CertIn has been informed about a hacking attack on BSNL Although BSNL has not officially acknowledged the breach cybersecurity expert Kanishk Gaur founder of India Future Foundation described the data breach as deeply concerningppExpressing grave concern cybersecurity expert Kanishk Gaur remarked The recent data breach at BSNL raises profound apprehensions This incident carries extensive ramifications for both BSNL as a service provider and its user baseppGaur emphasized the severity of the breach involving the compromise of sensitive information He underscored that this compromise not only undermines user privacy but also exposes them to heightened risks such as identity theft financial fraud and targeted phishing attacks The warning highlights the urgent need for comprehensive measures to address the potential fallout from this security lapse and safeguard the interests and security of BSNLs user communityppAn informed source highlighted to ET that this situation poses an imminent threat to the privacy and security of BSNL customers especially considering the critical nature of this infrastructure The dataset shared by the hacker as reported comprises around 32000 lines of datappHowever Perell the threat actor in question asserts possession of a staggering approximately 29 million lines of data spanning all databases The reported data encompasses various details including the district information of BSNL customerspp ppImage source Economic TimesppJoin our mailing list to stay up to date and get notices about our new releasespp 2024 MyIndMakers All Rights Reserved p