What actions have been taken by the authorities to investigate CoWIN data leak

There has been a reported CoWIN data leak, but there is no update on the investigation or FIR yet from CERT-in. What actions have been taken by the authorities to investigate the CoWIN data leak?
The CoWIN data leak issue has grabbed the attention of authorities and necessitated prompt action. Here are the steps taken so far:
  • On June 10, 2021, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issued a statement accepting the alleged CoWIN data leak.
  • The Ministry stated that the data that had been claimed to have been leaked did not pose any threat to the CoWIN platform's security as it was uploaded on a website as open access data.
  • The Ministry further added that no CoWIN data has been shared as part of a data breach or leak, and the data that is available in the public domain does not have any personal information of those vaccinated or eligible for vaccination.
  • The Cybersecurity team investigated the matter and found the claim to be false, and that no individual CoWIN details have been leaked.
  • However, the Cybersecurity team is still examining the matter to see if there is any credible evidence and whether the issue poses a risk.
  • The team has taken all possible steps and assured the public of the security of their data.
  • Authorities are asking the public to report any cybercrime incidents related to the leak.
In conclusion, the authorities have taken prompt action to investigate the CoWIN data leak and assure the public that their data is secure.
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