Rajshekhar Rajaharia, a security researcher, uncovered an Aadhaar database for sale on the dark web for roughly $20,000.
Massive data leak including names, addresses, phone numbers, and 12-digit unique identification numbers has been reported on the dark web.
The leaked Aadhaar data is thought to have come from a government database or a private entity hired to store or handle the information.
Govt is investigating a leak and implemented measures to protect Aadhaar holders, such as restricting database access and encouraging password changes
To avoid fraud, Aadhaar holders should avoid sharing their number, be wary of suspicious links, constantly change their password and PIN.
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