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In a major cybersecurity breach, Star Health Insurance has fallen victim to a massive data leak, compromising the sensitive personal information of over 31 million customers. This stolen data, including medical reports and personal identification details, has been made available through Telegram chatbots.

 

  • Massive Data Breach: Personal information of over 31 million Star Health customers has been leaked, with sensitive data such as names, addresses, phone numbers, medical reports, tax details, and ID cards exposed.
  • Telegram Bot Exposure: The data is being distributed via chatbots on Telegram. A hacker using the alias "xenZen" created these bots, making sensitive customer data publicly accessible.
  • Tested Breach: Reuters confirmed the breach by downloading over 1,500 files containing customer information, some as recent as July 2024.
  • 7.24 TB of Data Stolen: The hacker claimed access to 7.24 terabytes of Star Health customer data and warned that even if the current bot is removed, others will follow.
  • Telegram’s Response: While Telegram has removed some of the malicious chatbots, new ones have emerged. Telegram’s moderators are using AI tools and reports to take down harmful posts but are struggling to stop the continuous data exposure.
  • Star Health’s Assurance: The insurer acknowledged the breach and is actively cooperating with law enforcement. The company has reassured customers that their sensitive data is still secure, despite the breach.

 

This breach highlights the need for robust cybersecurity protocols in industries handling sensitive personal and medical information. The growing use of chatbots on platforms like Telegram shows how hackers are leveraging modern technology to distribute stolen data.

 

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