Star Health, India's largest health insurer, received a $68,000 ransom demand after a data breach exposed sensitive customer info.

India's largest health insurer, Star Health, has disclosed receiving a $68,000 ransom demand from a hacker after a data breach that exposed sensitive customer information, including tax details and medical records. The company has faced a reputational crisis since the leak was reported on September 20, and it has initiated internal investigations and legal action against the hacker and Telegram, which was used to disseminate the data.

October 12, 2024
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