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UIDAI dismisses data theft of 7.82 Cr people from its servers
Entrackr
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1y ago
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Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has dismissed reports of the alleged theft of data of 7.82 crore people. The CIDR and servers are completely safe and fully secure and no illegal access was made to its CIDR and no data has been stolen from its servers, said UIDAI’s CEO in a tweet thread. SIT also did not find any evidence of data theft from UIDAI servers, he added.
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Data theft probe: SIT finds over 2 crore Punjabis Aadhaar data in hard disks
Entrackr
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1y ago
Medial
In an ongoing data theft probe, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has found an additional two crore records of Aadhaar data belonging to Punjab. Earlier, about 7.82 crore records of Aadhaar data of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh found in hard disks seized from IT Grids private limited. UIDAI CEO had denied the reports. The SIT officials are examining the data retrieved from the hard disks. (Source)
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UIDAI calls for mandatory biometric update for children turning 7 - The Economic Times
Economic Times
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26d ago
Medial
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) stresses the importance of updating children's biometric data in Aadhaar when they turn seven, to prevent deactivation. Updates should initially occur between ages five and seven for free; a fee applies afterward. Keeping Aadhaar updated ensures access to services like school admissions. UIDAI is notifying parents via SMS to visit Aadhaar Seva Kendra for updates, emphasizing Aadhaar's role in facilitating various services and benefits.
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UIDAI opens up non-personal Aadhaar data for public good
Economic Times
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2m ago
Medial
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has made its non-personal Aadhaar dashboard data publicly accessible to promote data-driven research. This initiative allows researchers, policymakers, and the public to access aggregated data on Aadhaar usage without personal identification information. This move aims to foster research, support policy interventions, and encourage technological innovation by offering insights into Aadhaar's socio-economic impact, regional penetration, and usage patterns while maintaining privacy safeguards.
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‘Prolific’ LockBit ransomware group loses its keys to a global takedown
The Verge
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1y ago
Medial
The US and UK authorities have disrupted the activities of a ransomware group known as LockBit, responsible for targeting over 2,000 victims and obtaining $120 million in ransom payments. The enforcers seized websites and servers used by LockBit to prevent data theft and also obtained decryption strategies to help victims regain access to their systems. The US Department of Justice unsealed an indictment against two Russian nationals believed to be responsible for LockBit ransomware attacks on US businesses. This action represents a coordinated global effort against one of the most active ransomware groups.
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Law enforcement operation takes down 22,000 malicious IP addresses worldwide
Arstechnica
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9m ago
Medial
An international police operation, known as Synergia II, has successfully arrested 41 individuals and shut down 1,037 servers involved in various online scams. Conducted from April to August, the operation targeted criminals engaged in phishing, credential theft, ransomware distribution, and other cybercrimes. Led by multiple law enforcement agencies and cybersecurity organizations, the operation resulted in the dismantling of infrastructure spanning 22,000 IP addresses. This collective effort represents a significant blow to online criminal activities globally.
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EquiLend data stolen in cyberattack, company confirms
Techradar
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1y ago
Medial
EquiLend, a global financial technology firm, confirmed that a ransomware attack in January 2024 resulted in the theft of customer data. The company sent a data breach notification to its customers, informing them that personally identifiable information (PII) was stolen, including names, birth dates, and Social Security numbers. EquiLend stated that there is currently no evidence of the stolen information being used for identity theft or fraud. To mitigate potential risks, the company is offering affected employees two years of free identity theft protection services. EquiLend operates a regulated platform called NGT, facilitating over $2.4 trillion in monthly transactions.
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Actively exploited vulnerability gives extraordinary control over server fleets
Arstechnica
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1m ago
Medial
A maximum-severity vulnerability in AMI MegaRAC, a firmware package used in servers from various manufacturers, is being actively exploited, giving attackers full control over tens of thousands of servers. This vulnerability allows remote control of servers without authentication, impacting mission-critical data centers. The flaw lets attackers evade traditional security measures, potentially implant malicious code in firmware, and cause operational disruptions. While some vendors have released patches, affected organizations are urged to secure their systems promptly.
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LetMeSpy Ceases Operations Following Data Breach and Server Wipe by Hacker
Startup News FYI
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2y ago
Medial
Poland-based spyware LetMeSpy has officially announced its shutdown after a severe data breach in June led to the destruction of its servers, including a vast repository of information pilfered from thousands of victims’ mobile phones. In a dual-language notice on its website, LetMeSpy has confirmed the “permanent shutdown” of its spyware service, revealing its intention.
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UnitedHealth hid its Change Healthcare data breach notice for months | TechCrunch
TechCrunch
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6m ago
Medial
Change Healthcare, owned by UnitedHealth, suffered a massive data breach in a February 2024 ransomware attack affecting over 100 million individuals' sensitive health data. The breach caused significant healthcare disruptions and marked the largest known medical data theft in U.S. history. Despite gaining the stolen data in exchange for ransom, Change Healthcare delayed notifying victims and reportedly hid its breach notice from search engines, sparking criticism and legal actions from several U.S. states.
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Take-Two Interactive sued over use of virtual currency
Medial
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1y ago
Medial
Take-Two Interactive and 2K Games are facing a class action lawsuit alleging theft and unlawful practices over non-transferrable virtual currency, which is lost when servers for older titles are deactivated. The complaint, filed in a California federal court, seeks relief for players whose in-game currency was removed from a 2K Games account from November 17, 2019, to the present. The lawsuit argues that the publisher provides no reason for not refunding or allowing transfers of these funds, and players are not warned about this possibility when purchasing in-game currency.
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