Just by entering a number, the whole of India is exposed! Is ProxyEarth revealing your location and personal details?

ProxyEarth: If you wondered how much tracking someone can be done with just a mobile number, a website called ProxyEarth has provided a terrifying answer.

ProxyEarth: If you wondered how much tracking someone can be done with just a mobile number, a website called ProxyEarth has provided a terrifying answer. This website is publicly disclosing the location and personal information of Indian users without any security checks.

How is ProxyEarth leaking data?

This website, called ProxyEarth, displays a user's location as soon as a phone number is entered, sometimes even revealing live locations using triangulated data from telecom towers. The accuracy is so high that anyone's privacy can be compromised in the blink of an eye.

This site was launched a few days ago and is still live without any interruptions. Simply typing in a number on the website instantly displays information like name, father's name, address, alternate number, and email address. This is the same data we provide to companies like Airtel, Jio, and Vi when purchasing a SIM card. Some records may be outdated, but most of the information appears accurate, fueling both fear and anger among users.

Who is the creator of the website?

According to an India Today report, the creator of this website is identified as Rakesh, who describes himself as a programmer and video editor. He also runs several other websites that feature questionable or pirated content.

Rakesh claims he is doing nothing wrong because he is using data that has already been leaked online. He says he created ProxyEarth solely to increase traffic and promote his other products.

How big is the threat?

Data leaks are not uncommon in India, but this case is different. The information available here is so sensitive that it could be used for major financial fraud, identity theft, and dangerous crimes like social engineering. Disclosure of personal details like name, address, and family information directly jeopardizes one's security.

Why hasn't it been blocked yet?

What's most shocking is that this website has been open for almost a week, and no action has been taken. Rakesh remains active on social media and other platforms, and the website remains publicly available. This incident clearly demonstrates the need to strengthen both data protection laws and telecom infrastructure in India.