1.59 Million Records from Indian Insurance Sector Allegedly Leaked in Major Cyber Breach

A hacker identified as @303 has allegedly breached an Indian software company on December 19, 2024, leaking a massive dataset of sensitive policyholder and admin data from companies like HDFC Ergo, Bajaj Allianz, ICICI Lombard, and more. This breach adds to the growing wave of cyberattacks targeting India’s insurance industry.

  • A hacker identified as @303 allegedly breached an Indian software company on December 19, 2024, leaking sensitive data related to the insurance sector.

  • The leak contains nearly 1.59 million rows of customer and internal admin data.
  • Exposed details include policyholder information, email IDs, mobile numbers, and administrative credentials.
  • Employees from major insurers like HDFC Ergo, ICICI Lombard, Bajaj Allianz, and others are reportedly affected.
  • The breach was disclosed on a dark web forum by a user known as “frog”.
  • The stolen SQL database also contains internal system commands, raising concerns about further exploitation.
  • The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has asked insurers to appoint forensic auditors and conduct thorough IT audits.
  • Cybersecurity experts warn that the data could be used for identity theft, phishing, and unauthorized access.
  • The average cost of a data breach in India hit ₹19.5 crore in 2024, with the insurance industry being a major target.
  • The breach follows earlier high-profile incidents involving Star Health Insurance and Niva Bupa, reflecting a growing cyber threat in the financial services sector.
  • A 261% increase in cyberattacks was reported in India during Q1 2024 alone.

This massive breach is a wake-up call for the Indian insurance and financial sector. Companies must implement strong cybersecurity measures, including regular audits, employee cyber hygiene training, and secure storage of customer data.

As cyberattacks grow in scale and sophistication, data security must become a boardroom priority.

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