Ivan Mehta reports: Google-backed Indian hyperlocal delivery service Dunzo said it suffered a data breach that left customer data including email IDs and phone numbers exposed. Dunzo provides pick up and deliver services in over seven cities in India. Read more on The Next Web.
Category: Non-U.S.
Was FSB Marketplace Takedown and Arrest of “Flint24” Punishment for Political Misstep?
Back in March, I pointed readers to a fascinating report by Gemini Advisory concerning the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) takedown of a top tier marketplace and the arrest of its administrators. At the time, they were confident that the marketplace was BuyBest, and that one of its administrators was Alexey Stroganov (aka “Flint24”). Stroganov’s…
Vancouver Coastal Health hit by cyberattack, but says ‘no evidence’ data stolen
Andrew Weichel reports: An investigation into a cyberattack at Vancouver Coastal Health turned up “no evidence” that data was stolen, according to officials. The health authority said malicious ransomware was discovered in data related to its Employee and Family Assistance Program on May 21, and that officials responded by bringing in external cybersecurity experts to…
Mumbai crime: BKC company’s data stolen, clients receive email to boycott it
Priyanka Navalkar reports: A renowned Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC)-based gemological company has approached police to lodge a complaint of forgery, theft and cheating against an unidentified accused. According to the complainant, the accused allegedly stole the company’s client data, forged the logo and sent out emails to the clientele, asking them to boycott the company…
Egyptian bus operator Swvl hit by data breach
Adam Bannister reports: Swvl, a bus-booking app and operator of bus routes in Egypt, Kenya, and Pakistan, has been struck by a data breach. The company, based in Cairo, became aware of “unauthorized access to its IT infrastructure” on the evening of July 3, according to a security alert. Read more on The Daily Swig.
Complaint Against Delhi University VC Alleges Data Privacy Breach
The Quint reports: A complaint has been filed against the Vice Chancellor of the University of Delhi (DU) over allegations of the varsity having leaked personal data of final-year students in admit cards issued ahead of the controversial online Open Book Examinations. The complaint, filed by former Delhi University Student’s Union President Arun Hooda at…