

A significant data breach has occurred in India, where thousands of law enforcement officials and individuals applying for police positions have had their personal information leaked online. The leaked data includes sensitive biometric information such as fingerprints and facial scan images. This incident underscores the risks associated with the collection and storage of biometric data. Researchers warn that this breach is a sign of things to come. The compromised data is reportedly being sold on Telegram and the dark web by cybercriminals, raising major security concerns. This breach also coincides with cyber-attacks targeting the Indian election, further highlighting the country's cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
🚨🇮🇳BREAKING: MASSIVE BIOMETRIC POLICE DATA LEAKED Thousands of fingerprints, facial images, and personal details of law enforcement officials and job applicants in India were leaked online. Cybercriminals are now selling this data on Telegram, raising major security concerns… https://t.co/XPp4qqmeIK
Thousands of law enforcement officials and people applying to be police officers in India have had their personal information leaked online—including fingerprints, facial scan images, and more. Researchers say it’s a warning of what's to come. https://t.co/Fzc6QlJjXf
A Leak of Biometric Police Data Is a Sign of Things to Come https://t.co/VuX9iG7Lyn