The cybersecurity landscape witnessed a recent data breach that sent shockwaves through the esteemed Taj Hotels chain. Perpetrated by the group “Dnacookies,” the hack has potentially impacted more than 1.5 million consumers, prompting heightened concerns about data security, customer privacy, and the overall state of digital defenses within the hotel industry. According to reports from CNBC-TV18, the compromised data spans a six-year period, ranging from 2014 to 2020. The exposed information includes addresses, membership IDs, mobile numbers, and other personally identifiable details. Despite the hacker’s claim that the dataset is “non-sensitive,” the reality is that any compromise of personal information can expose individuals to various risks, from identity theft to financial fraud. The Indian Hotels Company Ltd. (IHCL), the entity overseeing Taj Hotels, promptly responded to the breach. A spokesperson for IHCL acknowledged the situation, emphasizing that the compromised customer data is deemed non-sensitive. However, the company is taking the incident seriously, initiating an investigation and notifying relevant authorities. A commitment to continuous system monitoring is deemed crucial to prevent further unauthorized access. The severity of the situation is highlighted by the participation of the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), a government agency responsible for addressing and mitigating cybersecurity inc
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