Hacker Arrested for Breaching Telangana Police 'Hawk Eye' App Data

A hacker involved in breaching data from the Telangana police's 'Hawk Eye' application has been arrested. The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau identified and arrested the hacker in Delhi and brought him to Hyderabad. The investigation revealed his history of cybercrimes and previous data leaks.

In a significant breakthrough, a hacker allegedly involved in compromising the data of Telangana's 'Hawk Eye' application was apprehended by police authorities. The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau's diligent investigation led them to New Delhi, where the 20-year-old suspect was arrested and subsequently brought to Hyderabad on transit remand.

The data breach came to light following a detection involving the Hawk Eye app, leading to further leaks of TSCOP services and the police SMS portal. The hacker's identity, masked by sophisticated methods, was unveiled using advanced tools by the TGCSB. The individual, with a history of cyber crimes, had previously leaked sensitive data and sold compromised information on a public platform.

While the investigation continues to uncover possible accomplices, the police affirmed that no sensitive financial data was jeopardized. Stringent measures, including vulnerability assessments and penetration tests, have been enacted to fortify the security of the police's digital infrastructure.