Important Data Leaked linked to DRDO:Reported by Athnenian Tech
A cybersecurity firm, Athenian Tech, has reported a significant data leak linked to the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), which is a key government agency in India. The breach appears to have originated from the device of a former Defence Ministry official, Puneet Agarwal. The sensitive information that has been compromised includes engineering designs of weapons, details about a new Air Force facility, procurement plans, and India's strategic collaborations with foreign nations. This incident raises serious security concerns, particularly given the stringent protocols that the DRDO enforces, including restrictions on personal mobile phones within certain premises. The leak underscores vulnerabilities within the defense sector, where safeguarding sensitive data is paramount. The hacker group claiming responsibility for the breach is known as Babuk Locker 2.0, which has put the stolen data up for sale, further complicating the situation a...