A hacker claims to possess data of 375 million Airtel users, including sensitive information like phone numbers, Aadhaar numbers, and more.
Airtel denies any breach, attributing the claim to misinformation aimed at damaging its reputation. The alleged data sale surfaced on forums frequented by cybercriminals, sparking concerns despite Airtel's assurances.
Security experts debate the validity of the claim, urging vigilance in cyber hygiene practices like password updates, monitoring accounts, enabling 2FA, and avoiding phishing. Airtel emphasizes its systems' security while acknowledging past data breaches in Indian companies.