Brinztech Alert: Alleged Database of MyGov Is on Sale

Dark Web News Analysis
A threat actor on a hacker forum is claiming to sell a database allegedly sourced from MyGov, the Indian government’s citizen engagement platform. The dataset reportedly contains 25,940 records, including email addresses and “dehashed” passwords, dated October 5, 2025. The seller is offering the archive for $50 and has provided a Telegram handle for contact. A sample of email addresses and credentials is included in the listing.
The presence of dehashed passwords suggests that the original hashes were successfully reversed, increasing the likelihood of credential reuse and account compromise across other platforms. The targeting of a government platform raises concerns about disruption of public services and erosion of citizen trust.

Key Cybersecurity Insights
This alleged breach presents serious risks to government infrastructure and citizen privacy:

• Potential Data Breach: The sale implies a compromise of MyGov’s user database, exposing sensitive citizen information.
• Targeted Government Platform: The focus on MyGov suggests a motive to disrupt services, access sensitive data, or undermine public confidence.
• Phishing & Social Engineering Risk: Exposed email addresses can be weaponized for targeted phishing campaigns and impersonation attacks.
• Impact on Government and Citizens: The breach could result in reputational damage for the Indian government and personal security risks for affected users.

Mitigation Strategies
Government agencies and affiliated organizations should take the following actions:

• Password Reset Enforcement: Force a password reset for all MyGov users to invalidate potentially compromised credentials.
• Monitor for Credential Stuffing: Actively monitor for credential stuffing attacks across government and private platforms using the exposed data.
• Enhanced Monitoring and Threat Intelligence: Increase surveillance for suspicious activity and leverage threat intelligence to block related threats.
• Incident Response Plan Activation: Initiate a full incident response to investigate the breach, assess its scope, and implement containment and recovery measures.

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