The security researchers state that a Telegram bot is unlawfully trading with sensitive personal information of Indian citizens. The bot is claimed to provide detailed profiles that contain Aadhaar, phone and addresses. These data have been obtained using several hacked databases. This will be a huge data leak. Indian officials are trying to find out the origin of the breach and its extent.

Highlights:

• A Telegram bot is allegedly selling Indian users' sensitive personal data.
• Leaked information includes Aadhaar numbers, phone numbers, and addresses.
• Researchers indicate the data originated from multiple compromised sources.
• This incident represents a major data breach.
• Authorities have initiated investigations into the breach.

It is alleged that the bot operators give a detailed profile on demand. It is discussed that information is provided in the form of accumulated data of multiple data breach events. Security companies validate the data to sampled individuals, and this confirms the continuing menace of this data breach.

The availability of Aadhaar numbers and biotypes of attached personal information brings about significant dangers. The major concerns include identity theft, fraudulent activities, and phishing attacks to the affected persons. An extent of such data leak requires prompt security protocols.

CERT-IN and other Indian cybersecurity agencies are doing strong surveillance on the bot and its operators. This data exposure makes authorities encourage citizens to be more careful on the Internet and check financial accounts more carefully.