Astropid

The Astropid Leak in 2013 refers to a data breach that affected the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and exposed sensitive information of over 5,700 individuals. The breach is believed to have occurred in November 2013.

The leaked data included personnel details such as names, personal identification numbers, dates of birth, and contact information. Additionally, the breach also exposed medical records, leaves, and other sensitive personnel information.

It is estimated that over 5788 records were leaked, including those of engineers, scientists, and technical personnel working for ISRO. According to reports, the attack was carried out by a group of hackers who exploited a vulnerability in a website hosting personnel information.

The incident was reported to have significant implications for the affected individuals, who were put at risk of identity theft, financial fraud, and other potential security breaches. The incident led to an investigation by ISRO and the Indian government, and it is unclear whether the perpetrators were caught or brought to justice.

As a result of the breach, ISRO subsequently improved its cybersecurity measures and procedures to prevent similar incidents in the future.