Star Health Data Breach: Hacker Demands $68,000 Ransom

CosmicTaco · 2024-10-12T23:25:54.751790+05:30

- Star Health's data breach came to light when a hacker demanded a $68,000 ransom. - The personal data of over 3 Cr customers was put up for sale online. - The company reported the breach to CERT-In, IRDAI and other agencies. - Star Health has initiated a comprehensive forensic probe, expected to be completed by October end. - The incident raises questions about cybersecurity measures at Indian companies. Source: [Inc42](https://inc42.com/buzz/star-health-data-leak-insurer-releases-chronology-of-events/)

Star Health's data breach came to light when a hacker demanded a $68,000 ransom.
The personal data of over 3 Cr customers was put up for sale online.
The company reported the breach to CERT-In, IRDAI and other agencies.
Star Health has initiated a comprehensive forensic probe, expected to be completed by October end.
The incident raises questions about cybersecurity measures at Indian companies.

Source: Inc42