What is the current status of the investigation into the CoWIN data leak and what actions have been taken

Provide an update on the CoWIN data leak investigation and the actions taken by CERT-in in this regard.
1. The CoWIN data leak investigation is currently underway by the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) of the Indian government. 2. CERT-In has identified and tracked down the origin of the data leak, which was caused by a website that was not affiliated with CoWIN. 3. The website was using a script to collect personal details of people who were registering for the COVID-19 vaccine on the CoWIN platform. 4. According to CERT-In, the website has been blocked and its operators have been identified. 5. CERT-In has advised people to only use the official CoWIN app or website for registration and to avoid sharing any personal information on unverified platforms. 6. The government has also strengthened the security measures for the CoWIN platform to prevent any further data leaks. 7. Action has been taken against the website operators under various sections of the IT Act. 8. The investigation is ongoing and further action may be taken as necessary.
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