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Personal data of Star Health customers leaked by hackers via Telegram chatbots
The Star Health chatbots are part of a broader trend of hackers using such methods to sell stolen data. Of five million people whose data was sold via chatbots, India represented the largest number of victims at 12%, showed the latest survey on the epidemic conducted by NordVPN at the end of 2022.
Star Health Insurance's sensitive customer data leaked on Telegram chatbots, raises concerns
Sensitive customer data from Star Health Insurance was accessed via chatbots on Telegram, with claims of over 31 million records for sale. The company insists no widespread data breach occurred and is cooperating with authorities.
Telegram chatbots selling Star Health Insurance data online; millions affected: Reports
These records include policy documents, claims, names, phone numbers, addresses, tax details, ID copies, test results, and medical diagnoses.
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Exclusive: Hacker uses Telegram chatbots to leak data of top Indian insurer Star Health
The use of chatbots to sell stolen data demonstrates the difficulty the app has in preventing nefarious agents taking advantage of its technology.
Telegram’s chatbots involved in massive medical data breach
Telegram chatbots have allowed unauthorized access to Star Health customer data including test results and medical diagnoses.
Star Health Hit By Massive Data Breach, Millions Of Customers' Data Leaked On Telegram: Report
Customer data from India’s largest health insurer, Star Health, has reportedly been leaked and made publicly available through chatbots on Telegram. This incident comes on the heels of accusations against the messaging app’s founder for aiding criminal activities.
Hacker selling 7 TB of Star Health Insurance’s customer data using Telegram
The data is available for free in small portions, while bulk data — amounting to 7.24 terabytes — is being offered for sale, according to a hacker using the alias “xenZen.”
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Medical records of over 31 million Star Health customers available on Telegram chatbots: Report
(Image/Reuters) Sensitive customer data, including medical records, from India’s largest standalone health insurer, Star Health & Allied Insurance, has reportedly been made accessible through ...
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