A link to a database containing roughly 40,000 identification documents, records, and photos of police officers, soldiers, safety officers, and public figures has been circulating on social media in recent hours, with hackers suspected of obtaining personal information of tens of thousands of people—most of them security personnel.
1+At this stage, it’s unclear who is behind the alleged breach, how the information was obtained, or the exact scope of the exposure. It also hasn’t been determined whether this is an isolated incident or part of a larger breach.
The database’s circulation raises concerns about privacy and security risks for those whose details were exposed, especially given that a significant portion of the information relates to security force personnel.
1+Distributing personal information obtained unlawfully may constitute a criminal offense, depending on the circumstances. The public is urged not to share the link or distribute the personal details and photos appearing in the database.
As of now, the identity of those behind the information leak and the circumstances of how it was obtained remain unknown.