In a startling revelation, a significant data breach has been reported in the Indian educational sector, shedding light on the vulnerability of personal information of university applicants. The breach, which affects a substantial number of individuals, underscores the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures.
The breach was first brought to light by a threat actor known as “USDoD”, who claims to have gained access to an Indian system responsible for managing multiple universities across the country. The individual, who identifies as a member of the BF community, has disclosed the compromise of two extensive databases containing sensitive information.
The first database comprises a staggering 300,000 lines of data, presenting a concerning breach of privacy for countless individuals. The leaked information includes a range of personal details such as application numbers (APP_NO), registered application numbers (R_APPL_NO), login IDs, email addresses, mobile numbers, names, community affiliations, gender, phone numbers (PH), and even passwords.
Samples from the leaked data reveal the gravity of the situation, with identifiable information of applicants laid bare for unauthorized access:
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