Data Breach

CoinDCX says some user data exposed in breach at third party; funds safe

CoinDCX has disclosed that a breach at its analytics vendor Mixpanel exposed some user data, though customer funds and platform systems were not affected

UK businesses hit by cyberattacks, halting car production & grocery supply

Cyberattacks seem inevitable lately, and large-scale theft of customer data has begun to feel almost routine. Attacks that upend company operations are exposing troubling vulnerabilities

Google warns Gmail users after major data breach exposes accounts

In a blog post, Google clarified that the issue is not limited to the Salesforce-Drift integration, but also affects other connected systems, making the impact broader than initially believed

Avg data breach cost in India jumps 13% to ₹22 cr, highest for India: IBM

The average cost of an organisation for a data breach has risen 13 per cent to Rs 22 crore in 2025 from Rs 19.5 crore in the year-ago period, according to a report released on Thursday. However, despite the surge in costs, the security in artificial intelligence is still lacking, the report by global tech major IBM said. Phishing, or the act of sending fraudulent communication to extract personal information, is the top attack vector, with the usage in 18 per cent of incidents, followed by third-party vendor and supply chain promises at 17 per cent, while vulnerability exploitations accounted for 13 per cent. The research sector in India faced the highest impact from data breaches, with average cost reaching Rs 28.9 crore, closely followed by the transportation industry at Rs 28.8 crore and the industrial sector at Rs 26.4 crore. Amid the widespread use of AI, it said nearly 60 per cent of the breached organisations either don't have an AI governance policy or are still developing

Hacked Columbia University student, alumni data includes bank numbers, GPAs

The university said that an unauthorised party accessed data on students, applicants, and some staff, including admissions, financial aid, and certain personal information

Meity on alert to find Indian data in global breach; asks Cert-In to probe

Meity had issued guidelines on cyber incident timelines in 2022

TCS probes role in cyberattack on UK retailer M&S after £300 mn profit hit

TCS is investigating if it was the entry point in a cyberattack on UK retailer M&S, which led to major disruptions and data theft, potentially costing the company £300 million (₹3,318 cr) in profit

Trump security team's private data and passwords exposed in online leaks

An investigation by media company Der Spiegel reveals that mobile numbers, email addresses, and even passwords of Donald Trump's key security officials were found online

Infosys to pay $17.5 million to settle data breach case in BPM unit

McCamish, bought by Infosys BPM in 2009, is a platform-based BPO firm that provides life insurance and retirement software solutions and service offerings in the US

Data breach, regulatory uncertainty hurdles in AI implementation: Deloitte

Despite uncertainty around regulations, the survey added that 60 per cent of the global workforce in organisations possess the skills required to use AI solutions in an ethical and legal manner

HDFC Life launches probe after customer data shared with 'mala fide' intent

The company, in a statement, did not elaborate if it knew or was told how the source had obtained the data. It also did not specify what data was shared, nor the extent of the data

One-third of organisations report data breaches costing over $1 mn in 3 yrs

While most firms have expanded their investment in GenAI, it has expanded their attack surface due to challenges in merging it with cybersecurity strategies

Avg data breach cost hit Rs 19 cr in 2024; 16% Indians know privacy rights

The PwC Survey on Data Privacy revealed substantial gaps in understanding the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA)

Consumers express concern over data breaches, says PwC India survey

Consumers are worried about data breaches, and a large number of them are not aware of their rights related to personal data, according to a PwC India survey. The PwC Survey on Data Privacy offers vital insights from 3,233 consumers and 186 organisations across India, exploring the awareness and implementation gaps concerning the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA), the consultancy firm said. As per the survey report titled 'How aware and prepared are Indian consumers and businesses to navigate the new era of digital privacy?? A survey of India's data privacy landscape', 42 per cent of consumers are not sure if they will continue using the services of a company post a data breach. "This rate is higher in Tier-1 cities at 46 per cent. Although 52 per cent of organisations are planning additional security controls around personal data, technology alone won't solve the compliance issue," PwC India said. The survey also showed that only 16 per cent of consumers are aware of

Massive data breach hits Star Health Insurance: An inside job?

Star Health Insurance, one of India's largest health insurers, is facing serious trouble after more than 7 terabytes of its policyholders' data was leaked online.

Hacker builds website to leak insurer Star Health's data days after lawsuit

While it's unclear if the website was made by the same individual Star Health sued, the hacker claims that a senior Star Health official sold the data and later tried to renegotiate terms

Over 60% companies in India follow problematic data practices: Study

These practices, as defined by the report, include excessive data collection, secondary processing without consent, among others

Data breach cost for Indian organisations up 39% since 2020: IBM report

AI, automation play 'significant role' in accelerating organisations' ability to identify breaches

Average cost of data breaches in India hits $2.18 million: RBI report

BFSI sector, governed by well-defined regulations, is relatively protected from such attacks

India's average data breach costs hit $2.18 mn in 2023, up 28% since 2020

Phishing is the most prevalent form of cyberattack in India, accounting for about 22% of incidents, followed by incidents involving stolen or compromised credentials at 16%