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    India’s wave of cyberattacks sparks calls for tougher rules and countermeasures

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    An alarming wave of cyberattacks is sweeping across Indiacompromising millions of personal records as tech analysts say tighter regulation and other countermeasures are needed to address critical weaknesses in the country’s digital infrastructure.

    “Various sectors, including healthcare, education, government and critical infrastructure, have been particularly affected,” said Diwakal Dayal, India-based vice president of SentinelOne, a global cybersecurity company.

    “These sectors often struggle with underfunding cybersecurity measurements, making them attractive targets for malicious actors.

    In recent weeks, large entities, including Star Health Insurance, the Supreme Court YouTube channel and the popular BeerBiceps podcast, have fallen victim to cyberattacks, leading to significant data breaches and temporary shutdowns.

    A hacker infiltrated Star Health Insurance, accessing 7.24 terabytes of data and compromising the personal data of 3.1 million people, and demanded a ransom from the company in August.

    Details extracted from the system of India’s largest health insurer, including names, dates of birth, tax identities and confidential medical records, were put up for sale online for US$150,000 and caused a sharp drop in its share price .

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