CSIR-NCL Data Leak: Sensitive Information of 9,000 Users Exposed

Company Overview

• Name: Council of Scientific & Industrial Research - National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL)
• Sector: Research and Development (R&D)
• Location: Pune, India
• Focus: Advanced chemical sciences, contributing to scientific research and industrial development.

Breach Details

• Date of Leak: December 2023
• Date of Disclosure: December 29, 2023 (Leaked on BreachForums)
• Threat Actor: Known as "IntelBroker" on BreachForums
• Data Compromised:
  • Personal Information: Full names, email addresses, usernames, and physical locations.
  • Scale of Impact: Data from approximately 9,000 users exposed.
• Platform of Leak: BreachForums, a notorious online forum used by cybercriminals to share stolen data.

Threat Actor Profile

• Alias: IntelBroker
• Activity: Frequent poster on BreachForums, with a history of leaking sensitive data.
• Reputation: High (4,290 reputation points), indicating significant influence and trust within the hacking community.