ProxyEarth Website Exposes Live Location Data

Overview

A website called ProxyEarth recently went live in India, raising concerns about personal data security.

The site allows anyone to enter a mobile number and access private information, including live location.

This incident highlights the vulnerability of telecom consumers’ data in the country.

Data Leaked by ProxyEarth

The website reportedly displayed:

User’s name and father’s name

Home address

Email ID and other phone numbers

Aadhaar numbers and family information

Live location of the device

This information is sourced from telecom companies like Airtel, Jio, and vodafone when a SIM card is purchased.

Risk to Personal Security

Anyone with a phone number could potentially locate a person’s home.

Open availability of such data poses serious risks to privacy and safety.

While some locations displayed on the site were found to be inaccurate, the potential for misuse remains high.

Government Efforts and Context

The indian government has launched apps like Sanchar Saathi to help prevent fraud using mobile numbers.

Despite these measures, the appearance of ProxyEarth raises concerns about the effectiveness of data protection initiatives.

Creator of the Website Speaks

The site’s creator, named Rakesh, claims he is not doing anything illegal.

He states that the site only displays information already publicly available on the internet.

Rakesh’s goal is reportedly to generate traffic and promote his other wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">digital products.

He also runs multiple other websites, some of which reportedly contain pirated content.

Conclusion

ProxyEarth’s emergence highlights the growing risks of personal data leaks in India.

Users are advised to be cautious about sharing their phone numbers online.

The incident emphadata-sizes the urgent need for stricter regulations and better security practices by telecom providers.

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