UK Visa Portal Data Leak Exposed, Over 1 Lakh Records Online | WION News
Why It Matters
The leak puts thousands at risk of identity theft, fraud and misuse of sensitive biometric and travel documents, and highlights gaps in oversight of third-party visa services that can undermine public trust and immigration processes. Immediate mitigation and clear regulatory response are needed to protect victims and prevent similar exposures.
Summary
A third-party website called UK Visa Portal reportedly left more than 100,000 visa applicants’ documents — including passport scans, selfie photos, email addresses and other personal details — publicly accessible online, creating a significant data-exposure incident. The site is not affiliated with the UK government, but some users appear to have mistaken it for an official service and paid fees through the platform. The breach was flagged by an anonymous alert and multiple applicants confirmed their documents were exposed; the portal’s operators have not publicly addressed the issue and the vulnerability reportedly remains active. Authorities have warned applicants to use the official UK government visa channels or licensed representatives to avoid fraud.
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