Recently, there has been news of data leak of crores of users from Star Health and Allied Insurance Company. According to the report, personal information of about 3.1 crore customers has been leaked, which includes sensitive information like mobile number, PAN card details, addresses and medical conditions.
Reason for data leak
A hacker is said to be behind this serious incident, who has claimed that the company's Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) has sold this data. After this data leak, the company has started a forensic investigation and is working closely with government and regulatory authorities.
Leaked information
The leaked information includes customers' mobile numbers, PAN card details, addresses and medical conditions. The hacker has shared this data through Telegram chatbots and made it available for sale on a website, Starhealthleak.st.
Hackers' Sayings
Hackers have written on their website, "I am leaking the data of all the customers and insurance claims of Star Health India and this leaked data has been sponsored by Star Health and its associated insurance companies. They have sold this data directly to me. You can check this leaked data on the Telegram bot given by me below."
Company response
Star Health has issued a statement after this incident, in which they have said that their operations have not been affected by this incident. The company said that they are investigating the matter thoroughly. Along with this, the company has also raised this matter in the Madras High Court, and the court has ordered all the concerned parties to remove the leaked information.
Advice for customers
Following this incident, Star Health has advised its customers to keep an eye on any suspicious activity and keep their personal information safe. The company has also said that they are fully cooperating in this matter and are trying to resolve the issue soon.
What should customers do?
Keep an eye on suspicious activities. If you receive any suspicious calls or messages, report it immediately. Keep personal information safe. Do not share your personal information, such as PAN card, Aadhaar number, etc. with anyone. Contact the company: In case of any concerns, contact the company and follow their instructions.
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