A malicious group called ‘Shell Squad’ has leaked a vast database of 602 million Pakistani citizens’ personal information, including national ID numbers and phone records. This breach, linked to Pakistan’s NADRA, poses significant risks of identity theft, fraud, and social engineering attacks. #NADRA #DataBreach
Keypoints
- A threat actor leaked a 900GB database containing sensitive Pakistani citizen data.
- The leak is believed to be the largest SIM-linked data breach in Pakistan’s history.
- The compromised data includes full names, CNIC numbers, addresses, and phone numbers.
- The breach could enable widespread identity theft, financial fraud, and surveillance.
- The data was posted for free on a dark web forum and Telegram channel, risking national security.