John Doe Order Passed Against Threat to Leak HDFC Life's Customer Data: Bombay High Court

In a recent ruling, the Bombay High Court granted interim relief to HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited, restraining an unknown entity from disclosing or misusing the confidential personal data of its customers. This decision comes after the company was threatened by an anonymous hacker who claimed to have stolen a large amount of customer data. The hacker demanded a ransom of 1,800 Ethereum, equivalent to approximately Rs. 54.50 crore, threatening…