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<p>The Russian Foreign Ministry was targeted by a severe cyber attack on Wednesday (Oct 23), coinciding with the major BRICS Summit taking place in the country, spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.</p>

<p>Earlier, Zakharova said that the ministry had been targeted by a large-scale distributed denial-of-service attack (DDoS).</p>

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<p>"A massive cyberattack from abroad began this morning on the infrastructure of the official website, the Russian Foreign Ministry's portal," Zakharova said.</p>

<p>She noted that the ministry regularly encounters similar attacks, but today's attack was "unprecedented in scale".</p>

<p>The BRICS summit, aimed at demonstrating Moscow's global standing despite Western sanctions, takes place in Russia's Kazan on October&nbsp;22-24.</p>

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The Russian Foreign Ministry was targeted by a severe cyber attack on Wednesday (Oct 23), coinciding with the major BRICS Summit taking place in the country, spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.

The Russian Foreign Ministry was targeted by a severe cyber attack on Wednesday (Oct 23), coinciding with the major BRICS Summit taking place in the country, spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. Earlier, Zakharova said that the ministry had been targeted by a large-scale distributed denial-of-service attack (DDoS). Also Read | Modi-Xi meet: India PM welcomes LAC deal, says 'mutual trust' should be foundation of ties "A massive cyberattack from abroad began this morning on the infrastructure of the official website, the Russian Foreign Ministry's portal," Zakharova said. She noted that the ministry regularly encounters similar attacks, but today's attack was "unprecedented in scale". The BRICS summit, aimed at demonstrating Moscow's global standing despite Western sanctions, takes place in Russia's Kazan on October 22-24. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Russia's foreign ministry hit by ‘unprecedented’ cyber attack amid BRICS Summit

<p>A ransomware attack on a technology company on Wednesday (Jul 31) led to a temporary collapse of services at nearly 300 small Indian local banks. The attack targeted C-Edge Technologies, a firm that provides tech support to small banks across the country. The firm is a joint venture between the State Bank of India (SBI) and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).</p>

<p>Due to the collapse, the users of the bank were not able to withdraw money from ATMs or use Unified Payments Interface (UPI) services.</p>

<p>The outage most affected users of the rural banks and cooperative banks, which are dependent on the C-Edge.</p>

<p>The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), which manages UPI, said it had to temporarily cut off C-Edge from accessing the retail payment systems as a precaution.</p>

<p>"C-Edge Technologies…has been possibly impacted by a ransomware attack impacting a few of their systems," NPCI said in a statement.</p>

<p>As per media reports, the authorities were working to restore the banking services on a war footing.</p>

<p>News agency PTI reported that the services were expected to resume by Thursday (Aug 1)&nbsp;morning if all goes as planned. A third-party audit was also conducted following the attack.</p>

<p>"Customers of banks serviced by C-Edge will not be able to access payment systems during the period of isolation," the NPCI said.</p>

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<p>"Most of these are small banks and only about 0.5 per cent of the country’s payment system volumes would be impacted,” one of the sources&nbsp;was quoted as saying by Hindustan Times.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to National Cooperative Union of India chairman Dileep Sanghani, the 300 banks, including 17 district cooperative banks in his home state of Gujarat, had been experiencing issues for the last two to three&nbsp;days.</p>

<p>"All online transactions, such as RTGS and UPI payments, are affected. Money is deducted from the sender's account but does not get credited to the receiver's account," Sanghani, the chairman of Amreli District Central Cooperative Bank, said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A ransomware attack on a technology company on Wednesday (Jul 31) led to a temporary collapse of services at nearly 300 small Indian local banks. The attack targeted C-Edge Technologies, a firm that provides tech support to small banks across the country.

A ransomware attack on a technology company on Wednesday (Jul 31) led to a temporary collapse of services at nearly 300 small Indian local banks. The attack targeted C-Edge Technologies, a firm that provides tech support to small banks across the country. The firm is a joint venture between the State Bank of India (SBI) and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). Due to the collapse, the users of the bank were not able to withdraw money from ATMs or use Unified Payments Interface (UPI) services. The outage most affected users of the rural banks and cooperative banks, which are dependent on the C-Edge. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), which manages UPI, said it had to temporarily cut off C-Edge from accessing the retail payment systems as a precaution. "C-Edge Technologies…has been possibly impacted by a ransomware attack impacting a few of their systems," NPCI said in a statement. As per media reports, the authorities were working to restore the banking services on a war footing. News agency PTI reported that the services were expected to resume by Thursday (Aug 1) morning if all goes as planned. A third-party audit was also conducted following the attack. "Customers of banks serviced by C-Edge will not be able to access payment systems during the period of isolation," the NPCI said. Also read: Scaling high! UPI transactions in 2023 crossed the 100-billion mark for the first time "Most of these are small banks and only about 0.5 per cent of the country’s payment system volumes would be impacted,” one of the sources was quoted as saying by Hindustan Times. According to National Cooperative Union of India chairman Dileep Sanghani, the 300 banks, including 17 district cooperative banks in his home state of Gujarat, had been experiencing issues for the last two to three days. "All online transactions, such as RTGS and UPI payments, are affected. Money is deducted from the sender's account but does not get credited to the receiver's account," Sanghani, the chairman of Amreli District Central Cooperative Bank, said. (With inputs from agencies)

Services of 300 Indian banks collapse after ransomware attack hits tech firm

According to a report, cyber criminals launched an average of nearly 9,000 online attacks every day in 2023. These attacks mostly targeted Indian businesses the report from Kaspersky also revealed that in 2023 more than 3 million web threats have been detected and blocked for businesses in India.

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Popular Indian audio product and smartwatch maker Boat, is the latest victim of cyber attack - personal information of more than 7.5 customers, is now available on the Dark Web, as per the reports.

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China cyber-attacks explained: US and the UK announces set of criminal charges and sanctions against seven Chinese hackers for allegedly conducting sweeping attacks on behalf of china’s civilian intelligence agency. Who is behind the cyber-attacks? And what is their goal?

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<p>Britain on Tuesday (Mar 26) summoned the chargé d’affaires of the Chinese embassy to register its protest against the alleged cyber-attacks from Chinese state actors against the UK’s democratic institutions.</p>

<p>“The (Foreign Office) set out the Government’s unequivocal condemnation of Chinese state-affiliated organisations and individuals undertaking malicious cyber activity against UK democratic institutions and parliamentarians," a spokesperson for Britain's Foreign Office said in a statement.</p>

<p>"The UK Government would not tolerate such threatening activity, and would continue to take strong action with partners across the globe to respond," the statement added.</p>

<h2><strong>Allegations against Chinese hackers</strong></h2>

<p>Authorities in the UK, US and New Zealand have accused China-linked hackers this week of targeting election officials, journalists, parliamentarians and pro-democracy activists.</p>

<p>The US State Department announced it was indicting seven hackers from the People's Republic of China (PRC), including Ni Gaobin, Weng Ming, Cheng Feng, Peng Yaowen, Sun Xiaohuannouncedi, Xiong Wang, and Zhao Guangzong.</p>

<p>“The United States Government is taking a series of actions against APT 31, a cyber threat group connected to the government of the People's Republic of China (PRC) that has targetted US officials, politicians and campaign officials, various US economic and defence entities and officials, as well as foreign democracy activists, academics, and government officials," the department said in a statement.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;UK: Britain blames China for cyberattacks on election commission, politicians</strong></p>

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<p>The UK also accused China of targeting “democratic institutions and parliamentarians" in two cyber campaigns. Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden revealed that a "Chinese state-affiliated entity" likely compromised UK Electoral Commission systems, though election security remained unaffected.</p>

<h2><strong>China dismisses claims</strong></h2>

<p>As expected, the Chinese foreign ministry on Tuesday vehemently dismissed the claims and termed them as "typical political manipulation".</p>

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<p>"For some time, the U.S., for geopolitical purposes, has encouraged the Five Eyes Alliance, the world’s largest intelligence organisation dominated by the U.S., to fabricate and disseminate all kinds of disinformation about threats posed by Chinese hackers," said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian.</p>

<h2><strong>Concerns</strong></h2>

<p>China’s activities threatening cyber security in democratic nations have raised concerns about its ambitions to meddle in the internal affairs of other nations. The fact that it’s been revealed in 2024, a year of high-stakes elections, is even more concerning.</p>

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<p>According to some observers, China’s increased cyber activity during such sensitive times can influence or disrupt the free and fair election processes in democratic nations.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Britain on Tuesday (Mar 26) summoned the chargé d’affaires of the Chinese embassy to register its protest against the alleged cyber-attacks from Chinese state actors against the UK’s democratic institutions.

Britain on Tuesday (Mar 26) summoned the chargé d’affaires of the Chinese embassy to register its protest against the alleged cyber-attacks from Chinese state actors against the UK’s democratic institutions. “The (Foreign Office) set out the Government’s unequivocal condemnation of Chinese state-affiliated organisations and individuals undertaking malicious cyber activity against UK democratic institutions and parliamentarians," a spokesperson for Britain's Foreign Office said in a statement. "The UK Government would not tolerate such threatening activity, and would continue to take strong action with partners across the globe to respond," the statement added. Allegations against Chinese hackers Authorities in the UK, US and New Zealand have accused China-linked hackers this week of targeting election officials, journalists, parliamentarians and pro-democracy activists. The US State Department announced it was indicting seven hackers from the People's Republic of China (PRC), including Ni Gaobin, Weng Ming, Cheng Feng, Peng Yaowen, Sun Xiaohuannouncedi, Xiong Wang, and Zhao Guangzong. “The United States Government is taking a series of actions against APT 31, a cyber threat group connected to the government of the People's Republic of China (PRC) that has targetted US officials, politicians and campaign officials, various US economic and defence entities and officials, as well as foreign democracy activists, academics, and government officials," the department said in a statement. Watch: UK: Britain blames China for cyberattacks on election commission, politicians × The UK also accused China of targeting “democratic institutions and parliamentarians" in two cyber campaigns. Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden revealed that a "Chinese state-affiliated entity" likely compromised UK Electoral Commission systems, though election security remained unaffected. China dismisses claims As expected, the Chinese foreign ministry on Tuesday vehemently dismissed the claims and termed them as "typical political manipulation". Also read: US announces sanctions against Chinese hackers for years-long cyber attack campaign "For some time, the U.S., for geopolitical purposes, has encouraged the Five Eyes Alliance, the world’s largest intelligence organisation dominated by the U.S., to fabricate and disseminate all kinds of disinformation about threats posed by Chinese hackers," said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian. Concerns China’s activities threatening cyber security in democratic nations have raised concerns about its ambitions to meddle in the internal affairs of other nations. The fact that it’s been revealed in 2024, a year of high-stakes elections, is even more concerning. Also read: Five Chinese engineers, local driver killed in suicide bomb attack in Pakistan According to some observers, China’s increased cyber activity during such sensitive times can influence or disrupt the free and fair election processes in democratic nations. (With inputs from agencies)

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The New Zealand government said it had raised concerns on Tuesday with the Chinese government about its involvement in a state-sponsored cyber hack on New Zealand’s parliament in 2021, which was uncovered by the country’s intelligence services.

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British Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden tells lawmakers that entities linked to the Chinese government were behind the alleged accessing of the personal details of 40 million UK voters and cyberattacks on lawmakers critical of China.

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<p>US government on March 19 issued a warning to state governors regarding a series of disruptive cyberattacks targeting water and sewage systems across the nation.</p>

<p>US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan "sent a letter to all US Governors inviting state environmental, health and homeland security Secretaries to a convening by their deputies to discuss the urgent need to safeguard water sector critical infrastructure against cyber threats."</p>

<p>This gathering, which will be held on March 21, will aim to shed light on ongoing federal and state initiatives aimed at bolstering cybersecurity measures within the water sector.</p>

<p>The meeting will also delve into key areas where there are gaps in these efforts, emphasising the urgency for states and water systems to promptly take necessary steps.</p>

<p>EPA Administrator Michael S Regan said, “Drinking water and wastewater systems are a lifeline for communities, but many systems have not adopted important cybersecurity practices to thwart potential cyberattacks."</p>

<p>“EPA and NSC take these threats very seriously and will continue to partner with state environmental, health, and homeland security leaders to address the pervasive and challenging risk of cyberattacks on water systems.”</p>

<p>They specifically identified alleged Iranian and Chinese cyber attackers as culprits behind these attacks. The letter referenced a case where hackers, purportedly linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guards, successfully disabled a controller at a water facility in Pennsylvania.</p>

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<p>Additionally, they mentioned a Chinese hacking group known as "Volt Typhoon" for compromising the IT infrastructure of numerous critical systems, including drinking water facilities in the US.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Sullivan said,&nbsp;“The Biden Administration has built our national security approach on the foundational integration of foreign and domestic policy, which means elevating our focus on cross-cutting challenges like cybersecurity."</p>

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<p>“We’ve worked across government to implement significant cybersecurity standards in our nation’s critical infrastructure, including in the water sector, as we remain vigilant to the risks and costs of cyber threats. We look forward to continuing our partnership with the EPA to bolster the cybersecurity of America’s water and wastewater systems.”</p>

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US government on March 19 issued a warning to state governors regarding a series of disruptive cyberattacks targeting water and sewage systems across the nation.

US government on March 19 issued a warning to state governors regarding a series of disruptive cyberattacks targeting water and sewage systems across the nation. US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan "sent a letter to all US Governors inviting state environmental, health and homeland security Secretaries to a convening by their deputies to discuss the urgent need to safeguard water sector critical infrastructure against cyber threats." This gathering, which will be held on March 21, will aim to shed light on ongoing federal and state initiatives aimed at bolstering cybersecurity measures within the water sector. The meeting will also delve into key areas where there are gaps in these efforts, emphasising the urgency for states and water systems to promptly take necessary steps. EPA Administrator Michael S Regan said, “Drinking water and wastewater systems are a lifeline for communities, but many systems have not adopted important cybersecurity practices to thwart potential cyberattacks." “EPA and NSC take these threats very seriously and will continue to partner with state environmental, health, and homeland security leaders to address the pervasive and challenging risk of cyberattacks on water systems.” They specifically identified alleged Iranian and Chinese cyber attackers as culprits behind these attacks. The letter referenced a case where hackers, purportedly linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guards, successfully disabled a controller at a water facility in Pennsylvania. Also Read | South Africa court orders partial freeze on Zuma's accounts Additionally, they mentioned a Chinese hacking group known as "Volt Typhoon" for compromising the IT infrastructure of numerous critical systems, including drinking water facilities in the US. Meanwhile, Sullivan said, “The Biden Administration has built our national security approach on the foundational integration of foreign and domestic policy, which means elevating our focus on cross-cutting challenges like cybersecurity." Also Read | Prabowo Subianto elected as new president of Indonesia “We’ve worked across government to implement significant cybersecurity standards in our nation’s critical infrastructure, including in the water sector, as we remain vigilant to the risks and costs of cyber threats. We look forward to continuing our partnership with the EPA to bolster the cybersecurity of America’s water and wastewater systems.” Watch | NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg visits Armenia, calls for peace with Azerbaijan × "These attacks have the potential to disrupt the critical lifeline of clean and safe drinking water, as well as impose significant costs on affected communities," the letter pointed out. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>The US Department of State Thursday (Feb 8) announced a reward of up to $10 million for information revealing the identity of the leaders of the Hive ransomware gang. The department said it would also pay up to $5 million for info leading to the arrest and conviction of any of the members in any country.</p>

<p>"Beginning in late July 2022, the FBI penetrated Hive's computer networks, obtained its decryption keys and offered them to victims worldwide, preventing victims from having to pay up to $130 million in ransoms demanded," the State Department said in a statement.</p>

<h2><strong>The menace of the Hive ransomware gang</strong></h2>

<p>According to the US government, the gang is responsible for targeting over 1,500 institutions in over 80 nations. The group, through its activities, has stolen over $100 million from school districts, financial firms and critical infrastructure.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Digital warfare becomes new battlefront enabling rise in cyber influenced operations</strong></p>

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<p>Globally, several ransomware gangs operate from different nations, with total payments coughed up by victims surpassing the $1 billion mark in 20203. In the US alone, more than 2,200 hospitals, schools and government institutes were targeted in the last year, along with thousands of private firms.</p>

<h2><strong>How does the gang operate?</strong></h2>

<p>Hive ransomware gang designs malicious software which can infiltrate the computer networks of organisations by deploying various methods, including phishing emails. The group holds their users hostage and demands heavy payment in return for decryption keys to unlock the organisation’s system.</p>

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<p>In one case, Hive's attack on a Midwestern hospital disrupted care during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and forced institutions to pay a ransom before they could treat their patients, the Justice Department said.</p>

<p>The lucrative award for information was announced just weeks after US Attorney General Merrick Garland announced that the FBI had toppled the international ring, seizing its servers in California after more than a year of spying on the cybercriminals.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The US Department of State Thursday (Feb 8) announced a reward of up to $10 million for information revealing the identity of the leaders of the Hive ransomware gang.

The US Department of State Thursday (Feb 8) announced a reward of up to $10 million for information revealing the identity of the leaders of the Hive ransomware gang. The department said it would also pay up to $5 million for info leading to the arrest and conviction of any of the members in any country. "Beginning in late July 2022, the FBI penetrated Hive's computer networks, obtained its decryption keys and offered them to victims worldwide, preventing victims from having to pay up to $130 million in ransoms demanded," the State Department said in a statement. The menace of the Hive ransomware gang According to the US government, the gang is responsible for targeting over 1,500 institutions in over 80 nations. The group, through its activities, has stolen over $100 million from school districts, financial firms and critical infrastructure. Watch: Digital warfare becomes new battlefront enabling rise in cyber influenced operations × Globally, several ransomware gangs operate from different nations, with total payments coughed up by victims surpassing the $1 billion mark in 20203. In the US alone, more than 2,200 hospitals, schools and government institutes were targeted in the last year, along with thousands of private firms. How does the gang operate? Hive ransomware gang designs malicious software which can infiltrate the computer networks of organisations by deploying various methods, including phishing emails. The group holds their users hostage and demands heavy payment in return for decryption keys to unlock the organisation’s system. Also read: India warns Apple users of major cyber attack. Here's the list of devices at highest risk In one case, Hive's attack on a Midwestern hospital disrupted care during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and forced institutions to pay a ransom before they could treat their patients, the Justice Department said. The lucrative award for information was announced just weeks after US Attorney General Merrick Garland announced that the FBI had toppled the international ring, seizing its servers in California after more than a year of spying on the cybercriminals. (With inputs from agencies)

US announces $10mn award for information on Hive ransomware gang

<p>Security researchers claimed to have uncovered a massive database leak, calling&nbsp;it the "Mother of all Breaches," which contained a staggering 26 billion records. This revelation, deemed one of the largest to date, consists of&nbsp;sensitive data from major platforms such as Twitter, Dropbox, LinkedIn, Tencent, Weibo, Adobe, Canva, and Telegram, Forbes reported.</p>

<h2><strong>What's the extent of the breach?</strong></h2>

<p>The database, a colossal 12 terabytes in size, was discovered on an unsecured page by researchers from Security Discovery and Cybernews. The sheer magnitude of the breach raises concerns about the potential consequences for the affected individuals, as it includes a vast array of personal information.</p>

<p>The research team believes that the database was likely compiled by a malicious actor or data broker. The aggregated data poses a significant threat, enabling threat actors to exploit it for various malicious activities. The potential risks include identity theft, advanced phishing schemes, targeted cyberattacks, and unauthorised access to personal and sensitive accounts.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/data-lab-cyber-threats-in-healthcare-digital-india-and-the-need-to-beef-up-cyber-security-601894">Also read |&nbsp;Data Lab | Digital India and the need to beef up cyber-security in healthcare</a></p>

<p>The leaked data extends its reach to major Chinese entities, such as Tencent and Weibo, amplifying the global scale of the breach. Equally alarming is the discovery that records from various US&nbsp;and other government organisations are part of the exposed data.</p>

<p>While a portion of the database comprises records from previous breaches and leaks, a concerning aspect is the inclusion of numerous username and password combinations. This element significantly heightens the risk of cybercriminals leveraging the data for malicious purposes, potentially leading to identity theft, sophisticated phishing attacks, and unauthorised access to sensitive accounts.</p>

<p>Cybersecurity experts stress on&nbsp;the importance of vigilance among potential victims, urging them to be aware of the potential consequences of compromised passwords.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In response to the situation, a LinkedIn spokesperson told WION, "We are working to fully investigate these claims, and we have seen no evidence that LinkedIn's systems were breached."</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Australia sanctions Russian hacker for role in 2022 Medibank cyberattack</strong></p>

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<p>While a considerable part of the exposed data consists of compiled records from previous breaches, this breach's magnitude is unprecedented. Notably, in 2019, Verifications.io suffered a major breach, leaking nearly one billion records, considered one of the most significant breaches at the time. Other notable breaches include MySpace (360 million), Twitter (281 million), LinkedIn (251 million), and AdultFriendFinder (220 million).</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Security researchers claimed to have uncovered a massive database leak, calling it the "Mother of all Breaches," which contained a staggering 26 billion records.

Security researchers claimed to have uncovered a massive database leak, calling it the "Mother of all Breaches," which contained a staggering 26 billion records. This revelation, deemed one of the largest to date, consists of sensitive data from major platforms such as Twitter, Dropbox, LinkedIn, Tencent, Weibo, Adobe, Canva, and Telegram, Forbes reported. What's the extent of the breach? The database, a colossal 12 terabytes in size, was discovered on an unsecured page by researchers from Security Discovery and Cybernews. The sheer magnitude of the breach raises concerns about the potential consequences for the affected individuals, as it includes a vast array of personal information. The research team believes that the database was likely compiled by a malicious actor or data broker. The aggregated data poses a significant threat, enabling threat actors to exploit it for various malicious activities. The potential risks include identity theft, advanced phishing schemes, targeted cyberattacks, and unauthorised access to personal and sensitive accounts. Also read | Data Lab | Digital India and the need to beef up cyber-security in healthcare The leaked data extends its reach to major Chinese entities, such as Tencent and Weibo, amplifying the global scale of the breach. Equally alarming is the discovery that records from various US and other government organisations are part of the exposed data. While a portion of the database comprises records from previous breaches and leaks, a concerning aspect is the inclusion of numerous username and password combinations. This element significantly heightens the risk of cybercriminals leveraging the data for malicious purposes, potentially leading to identity theft, sophisticated phishing attacks, and unauthorised access to sensitive accounts. Cybersecurity experts stress on the importance of vigilance among potential victims, urging them to be aware of the potential consequences of compromised passwords. In response to the situation, a LinkedIn spokesperson told WION, "We are working to fully investigate these claims, and we have seen no evidence that LinkedIn's systems were breached." Also watch | Australia sanctions Russian hacker for role in 2022 Medibank cyberattack While a considerable part of the exposed data consists of compiled records from previous breaches, this breach's magnitude is unprecedented. Notably, in 2019, Verifications.io suffered a major breach, leaking nearly one billion records, considered one of the most significant breaches at the time. Other notable breaches include MySpace (360 million), Twitter (281 million), LinkedIn (251 million), and AdultFriendFinder (220 million). (With inputs from agencies)

Major data leak: 26 billion records exposed from platforms including Twitter and LinkedIn, report says

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