What is the significance of the CoWIN breach and what measures have been taken to address it
Explain the importance of the CoWIN breach and the steps taken by authorities to tackle it.
- The CoWIN breach revealed personal and sensitive information of citizens, including their names, phone numbers, and vaccination status.
- It was a major security issue as this data could be misused by hackers for fraudulent activities and other criminal activities.
- After the breach, the government took various measures to strengthen cybersecurity and prevent future breaches.
- The authorities issued a two-factor authentication system to ensure only authorized individuals had access to the portal.
- The portal was also monitored 24/7 to ensure no unauthorized access and the government has encouraged citizens to report any suspicious activity on the platform to the authorities.
- The government has also worked with cybersecurity firms to identify and patch any vulnerabilities on the CoWIN portal.
- It is important to address the issues arising from the CoWIN breach not just to protect citizens' data and privacy but also for the credibility of the vaccination drive and public trust in the government's ability to handle sensitive information securely.
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