Telegram Challenges Star Health: Data Leak Allegations and Corporate Responsibility

Telegram accused Star Health of deflecting blame in a major data leak involving over 3.1 crore insurance customers. The messaging app insists on the need for transparency and accountability, highlighting a lack of focus on the original vulnerabilities. Star Health denies wrongdoing, citing a forensic investigation.

Instant messaging platform Telegram has levied charges against Star Health, alleging that the insurance giant is using diversionary tactics to sidestep responsibility for a massive data breach that affected more than 3.1 crore customers.

Telegram contends that Star Health has not been transparent in addressing the vulnerabilities that led to the breach, instead blaming intermediaries like Telegram. A forensic investigation was conducted, showing no wrongdoing by Star Health's Chief Information Security Officer.

The case underlines significant concerns about data protection practices within the insurance sector, urging a shift from blame to collaborative protective solutions, as emphasized by Telegram.

(With inputs from agencies.)