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CBFC Portal Breach Compromises Scripts, Files of 500+ Films
A security vulnerability in the Central Board of Film Certification's online system exposed sensitive certification documents and film scripts for several days. The leaked materials contained confidential creative and commercial information for numerous upcoming productions.
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The Central Board of Film Certification discovered a significant data breach affecting its digital portal, compromising scripts, screenplays, and certification documents belonging to over 500 films, according to reports on Monday. The security flaw remained unpatched for several days, during which unauthorized access to the sensitive materials was possible.
The exposed files contained proprietary creative content and commercially sensitive information related to upcoming theatrical releases. The breach raised concerns about intellectual property protection and the security protocols governing India's primary film regulatory body.
The CBFC, responsible for certifying films for public exhibition in India, has not yet issued an official statement regarding the scope of the breach or the timeline for its discovery and remediation. Industry analysts have flagged the incident as a reminder of cybersecurity vulnerabilities in government digital infrastructure.
The incident comes amid growing scrutiny of data protection practices across Indian government agencies. Film producers and distributors expressed concern about potential misuse of confidential information, including unreleased scripts and commercial strategies, that may have been accessed during the vulnerability window.