Security committee launches inquiry into Afghan data leak

Leaked data reportedly contains personal information on Afghans

A security committee has launched an inquiry into a major data leak containing personal information on Afghans. The leaked data, which reportedly contains the names, addresses, and phone numbers of tens of thousands of Afghans, is being investigated by the committee for potential breaches of data protection laws. The information was inadvertently released by the Afghan government's refugee ministry. "The ministry of refugees and returnees has formed a committee to investigate the leak and take necessary measures," a spokesperson for the ministry said. The spokesperson declined to disclose the number of people affected by the leak.

What initiatives have been undertaken?

The ministry called for citizens to be vigilant and to contact the ministry if they noticed any unusual activity. In addition, the spokesperson said the ministry was working to strengthen its IT security and protect vulnerable data. Noting that the inquiry was in its early stages, they said the ministry was not yet in a position to confirm how many individuals were affected.

Potential consequences of the data leak

While the exact number of individuals affected by the data leak remains unknown, initial reports estimate that the personal information of more than 100,000 Afghans may have been compromised. This could potentially lead to a range of negative consequences, including identify theft, financial loss, and even physical harm, if criminals were to use the data for illicit purposes.

The investigation is still ongoing, and the full scope of the leak and its potential impact remains to be seen.