Digital wallet company MobiKwik on Tuesday said that it will have a third party conduct a forensic data security audit after allegations o...
Digital wallet company MobiKwik on Tuesday said that it will have a third party conduct a forensic data security audit after allegations of a data breach of users’ personal details resurfaced a day ago. Independent security researchers have claimed that the personal data of nearly 3.5 million (35 lakh) users of MobiKwik was leaked. It is reportedly available for purchase on dark web.
“The company is closely working with requisite authorities, and is confident that security protocols to store sensitive data are robust and have not been breached,” the company said in a statement. “Considering the seriousness of the allegations, and by way of abundant caution, it will get a third party to conduct a forensic data security audit.”
It assured its users that their MobiKwik accounts and balances are safe and warned against opening any dark web or anonymous link as they could jeopardise the cyber safety of the users.
“All financially sensitive data is stored in encrypted form in our databases,” MobiKwik said. “No misuse of your wallet balance, credit card or debit card is possible without the one-time-password that only comes to your mobile number.”
The digital payment company said users have reported their data was visible on the dark web and that it was investigating the...
