Data Breach
Aadhaar (India) Data Breach
1100.0M records exposed • January 2018
India's national ID database, which has biometric data on almost every Indian citizen, was breached. For just $7, criminals could look up anyone's personal information.
What Happened
India's Aadhaar biometric database, containing data on 1.1 billion citizens, was reportedly compromised. Access was being sold for $7 on WhatsApp groups.
Attack method: Unauthorized access via third-party systems
What Data Was Exposed
Aadhaar numbers, Names, Addresses, Photos, Phone numbers, Email addresses
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What to Do If You're Affected
- 1.
Enable Aadhaar lock feature
- 2.
Monitor for identity theft attempts
- 3.
Report any misuse to UIDAI
Lessons for Businesses
- • National ID systems are high-value targets
- • Third-party access needs strict controls
- • Biometric data breaches are irreversible
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