Chatbot Involvement in Medical Data Breach on Telegram Raises Alarms in India
Medical data breach incidents are increasingly concerning, with Telegram chatbots being implicated in exposing sensitive information. Recently, stolen customer data, including medical reports from India’s Star Health, became publicly accessible through these chatbots. According to a claimed chatbot creator, private details of millions are for sale. In response, Star Health, valued at over $4 billion, has contacted local authorities about the unauthorized access.
Urgent Need for Data Protection
With medical data breaches on the rise, organizations like Star Health must bolster security protocols and enhance their data privacy measures to protect sensitive information.
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