Hackers claim breach and demand ransom of India-based NoBroker real estate marketplace
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NoBroker, an India-based real estate marketplace, has reportedly experienced a data breach accompanied by a ransom demand of $50,000 U.S.. NoBroker, founded in 2014, connects property owners and tenants directly.
The breach was disclosed by Kill Security, a hacking group, according to HackManac on Twitter, which tracks verified cyberattacks.
The following types of personally identifiable information (PII) were allegedly compromised:
- Names
- Addresses
- Permanent account numbers (PAN)
- Financial data related to stamp duty and registration fees
- Legal agreements for non-residential property usage
- Biometric data
NoBroker has not yet confirmed the breach. The nature of the attack and the number of affected individuals is not disclosed
If verified, the leak poses a significant risk of identity theft and other cybercrimes. The breach could also facilitate "digital arrests", where fraudsters impersonate law enforcement officials to extort money online.
