Telegram says it cant police all chatbots in Star Health India data leak CNA
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ppFILE PHOTO Telegram chatbots created by hacker are seen in this illustration taken September 16 2024 REUTERSDado RuvicIllustrationFile PhotoppCHENNAI The messaging platform Telegram on Friday told an Indian court it cannot monitor all the accounts it hosts to look for leaked customer data from Indias Star Health and will only block problematic content that is flagged to itppIndias biggest health insurer has been battling a reputational and business crisis since Reuters reported on Sept 20 that a hacker had used Telegram chatbots and a website to leak sensitive customer data including biometric identification cards and medical claim papersppLast month Star Health approached the Madras High Court seeking intervention to direct Telegram to remove all bots linked to the data leakppBut a lawyer representing Telegram said during Fridays hearing that it would be in violation of Indian laws if it were to police all chatbots on the platform to identify leaked datappTelegram did however agree to delete the data if it received help from the insurer which has received a ransom demand of 68000 from a hacker to stop the leaksppStar Health shares have lost almost 11 per cent since the story was published and were down just over 1 per cent on FridayppTelegram has been under growing scrutiny around the world since its founder Pavel Durov was placed under formal investigation in France on Aug 28 in connection with alleged use of the app for illegal activitiesppDurov and Telegram have denied any wrongdoing and said they are tackling the criticismppMadras High Court Judge Kumaresh Babu on Friday asked the insurer to share information on problematic chatbots with Telegram and directed the social media app to block those immediatelyppTelegram and Star Health did not respond to requests for comment about the hearingppStar Health is also investigating allegations that its chief security officer was involved in the data leak and has said he is cooperating in the probe which has so far turned up no evidence of wrongdoing by himppThe executive has not commented on the allegationsppThe case resumes in two weeksppppGet our pick of top stories and thoughtprovoking articles in your inboxppStay updated with notifications for breaking news and our best storiesppGet WhatsApp alertsppJoin our channel for the top reads for the day on your preferred chat appppCopyright Mediacorp 2024 Mediacorp Pte Ltd All rights reservedppWe know its a hassle to switch browsers but we want your experience with CNA to be fast secure and the best it can possibly beppTo continue upgrade to a supported browser or for the finest experience download the mobile appppUpgraded but still having issues Contact usp
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ppFILE PHOTO Telegram chatbots created by hacker are seen in this illustration taken September 16 2024 REUTERSDado RuvicIllustrationFile PhotoppCHENNAI The messaging platform Telegram on Friday told an Indian court it cannot monitor all the accounts it hosts to look for leaked customer data from Indias Star Health and will only block problematic content that is flagged to itppIndias biggest health insurer has been battling a reputational and business crisis since Reuters reported on Sept 20 that a hacker had used Telegram chatbots and a website to leak sensitive customer data including biometric identification cards and medical claim papersppLast month Star Health approached the Madras High Court seeking intervention to direct Telegram to remove all bots linked to the data leakppBut a lawyer representing Telegram said during Fridays hearing that it would be in violation of Indian laws if it were to police all chatbots on the platform to identify leaked datappTelegram did however agree to delete the data if it received help from the insurer which has received a ransom demand of 68000 from a hacker to stop the leaksppStar Health shares have lost almost 11 per cent since the story was published and were down just over 1 per cent on FridayppTelegram has been under growing scrutiny around the world since its founder Pavel Durov was placed under formal investigation in France on Aug 28 in connection with alleged use of the app for illegal activitiesppDurov and Telegram have denied any wrongdoing and said they are tackling the criticismppMadras High Court Judge Kumaresh Babu on Friday asked the insurer to share information on problematic chatbots with Telegram and directed the social media app to block those immediatelyppTelegram and Star Health did not respond to requests for comment about the hearingppStar Health is also investigating allegations that its chief security officer was involved in the data leak and has said he is cooperating in the probe which has so far turned up no evidence of wrongdoing by himppThe executive has not commented on the allegationsppThe case resumes in two weeksppppGet our pick of top stories and thoughtprovoking articles in your inboxppStay updated with notifications for breaking news and our best storiesppGet WhatsApp alertsppJoin our channel for the top reads for the day on your preferred chat appppCopyright Mediacorp 2024 Mediacorp Pte Ltd All rights reservedppWe know its a hassle to switch browsers but we want your experience with CNA to be fast secure and the best it can possibly beppTo continue upgrade to a supported browser or for the finest experience download the mobile appppUpgraded but still having issues Contact usp
