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CoWIN Data leak! Aadhaar, PAN Card info, shared on Covid vaccination portal, available on Telegram: Report

  • A shocking data breach report reveals that personal information of Indian citizens, including Aadhaar card and PAN card details, is allegedly available on the messaging platform Telegram.
  • The data leak is said to have occurred through the CoWIN portal, where individuals registered their personal details for Covid vaccination.
  • According to the report, when a mobile number registered with CoWIN is entered into a Telegram bot, it reveals sensitive information such as ID card numbers, gender, birth year, vaccination center details, and doses.
  • The extent of the data breach suggests that Aadhaar card, voter ID, and PAN card numbers of Indian citizens are accessible to anyone on Telegram, raising concerns about privacy and security.

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