Airtel denies allegations of data breach impacting 375 million customers
Airtel has hit the news with a scam regarding a massive data breach. A dark web seller, who went by the name xenZen, claimed he had hacked into Airtel's customer database, leaking information on over 375 million customers. This included sensitive information such as the telephone number, email, address, name of parents, and Aadhaar government-issued ID, among others, valid through June 2024. Airtel has vehemently denied all these reports and said there's no such minute detail with the hacker.
According to Airtel, there was no breach of its system after an in-depth investigation into the incident. The Telecom has urged its subscribers to remain calm, saying their data is safe and secure. This response directly places Airtel in the fray against the hacker, an accusation involving ill-motives aimed at denting its brand reputation.
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One of the main points raised in defense of these allegations by Airtel is the fact that this hacker has failed to provide any proof. In the absence of any evidence supporting the claims made by xenZen, Airtel is very secure in its denial of any breach. It has asked customers to be careful and beware while disclosing their personal information on the internet, but their data remains most safe within Airtel's secure systems.
Being one of the big ones in telecommunications, Airtel realizes it has to take care of its customers' data and privacy. The company has been running all sorts of security measures to protect against breaches in data and cyber threats. Airtel checks on its systems continuously and strides its best foot forward in new technologies to ensure that customers' information is confidential and secured. In the light of the latest allegations, Airtel is doubling down on measures for further strengthening data security and guarding customer trust and confidence.
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