The security of the CoWin portal in the eye of the storm: investigations in progress

Information and Technology Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar has notified Parliament that a formal complaint (FIR) has been registered in relation to the alleged data breach of the CoWin portal. The latter is a crucial tool for the Indian immunization programme, as it provides vaccination records and schedules. During this incident, user data was potentially exposed, creating a problematic situation for India and its COVID-19 vaccination program.

Minister: No evidence of CoWin data compromise at the moment

Despite the scale of the situation, Rajeev Chandrasekhar assured Parliament that there is currently no evidence to indicate a compromise of CoWin data. This, he says, is based on information provided by the Computer Emergency Response Team of India (CERT-In), a government agency responsible for responding to computer emergencies in the country.

CERT-In: investigations still ongoing into the alleged breach

The CERT-In association has confirmed that the investigation into the alleged CoWin data breach is still ongoing. In the investigation process, CERT-In is conducting constant monitoring of the CoWin portal and other related sites, in an effort to identify potential signs of compromise.

Data compromise: significant implications

The potential ramifications of a CoWin data compromise are extensive. The data contained in the portal is extremely sensitive, including users' personal and contact information, as well as details relating to their COVID-19 vaccination. Any loss or unauthorized access to this data could have dire consequences for the effectiveness of the vaccination program and for the privacy of individuals.