Proxyearth is a website that allows users to find detailed personal information about any Indian citizen using just their mobile number. It reveals sensitive data, including Aadhaar numbers and home addresses, raising serious concerns about privacy and security in India. The tool likely exploits past data breaches, putting millions at risk of surveillance and profiling.

Protei, a Russian telecom company specializing in surveillance technology, was hacked, resulting in data theft and website defacement. The breach exposed around 182 gigabytes of files, including sensitive emails, and was linked to the company's involvement with deep packet inspection systems used for censorship. The hacker's identity remains unknown.