Minister Reveals Seven Data Breaches in Telecom Sector Over Two Years

Minister of State for Communications Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar informed Lok Sabha of data breaches in 2023-24 and 2024-25, highlighting various incidents involving telecom operators. The causes remain unknown, and no actions have been taken against service providers. CERT-In and NCIIPC reported breaches involving BSNL, Airtel, and Tata Tele.

In a recent Lok Sabha session, Minister of State for Communications Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar disclosed multiple data breaches in the telecom sector, totaling seven incidents over two fiscal years. Specifically, two breaches occurred in 2023-24 and five in 2024-25.

The minister reported that the causes of these breaches remain undetermined, and thus no actions have been taken against any service providers to date. In a written response, the minister emphasized the government's ongoing efforts to monitor and address cybersecurity concerns in the industry.

Significant breaches were noted, including unauthorized access to BSNL servers and data sales involving Airtel and Tata Tele subscribers. CERT-In and NCIIPC's reports highlighted the severity of these incidents, underscoring the increasing threats from cyber actors.