Leaked data of BSNL landline users sold on dark web 

Telecom operator BSNL or Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd has actually suffered an information breach. Based on reports, the taken information of countless BSNL web and landline users is being offered on the dark web by the hackers.

Based on ET report, there’s been a major problem reported including a hacker, referred to as “Perell,” on the dark web, declaring to have actually gotten important info about users of a telecom business’s services, particularly those utilizing fiber and landline connections from BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) in India.

This hacker, running under the alias “Perell,” has actually divulged a part of the taken information on the dark web. The dataset consists of delicate information like e-mail addresses, billing details, contact numbers, and other personal information connected to BSNL’s fiber and landline users. Furthermore, more vital details such as mobile service blackout records, network specifics, finished orders, and client info appears to have actually been jeopardized.

An unnamed source knowledgeable about the scenario highlighted the gravity of this breach, highlighting that it presents an instant risk to the personal privacy and security of BSNL consumers. The information shared by the hacker consists of around 32,000 lines of info, however “Perell” declares to have actually gotten roughly 2.9 million lines of information from all databases, consisting of district-wise information of BSNL consumers.

Regardless of the absence of public recommendation from BSNL concerning this breach, Indian cybersecurity company Cert-In has actually been supposedly notified about this hacking event.

Kanishk Gaur, a cybersecurity specialist and creator of India Future Foundation, revealed deep issue about this breach. He highlighted that such an occasion might have extensive ramifications for both BSNL and its users. Gaur explained the severity of this breach, specifying that it not just threatens user personal privacy however likewise exposes them to dangers like identity theft, monetary scams, and targeted phishing efforts.

This scenario requires instant action from BSNL and pertinent authorities to reduce the dangers and protect the afflicted users versus prospective damage coming from the jeopardized information.