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SBI Hacked: 3,897 Customer Records Exposed on Dark Web
21 Oct
Summary
- SBI reported a cyberattack exposing 3,897 customer records.
- Exposed data included names, mobile numbers, and loan records.
- Bank is investigating and expects no material business impact.
State Bank of India confirmed a cyberattack on Wednesday, revealing that 3,897 customer records were compromised and appeared on the dark web. The exposed information encompasses a range of personally identifiable details, including customer names, mobile numbers, dates of birth, email addresses, and residential addresses. Loan records were also affected by the breach.
The financial institution has enlisted the services of an independent cybersecurity firm to conduct a thorough assessment and investigate the full scope of the data leak. SBI has stated that this incident is not expected to materially affect its business operations, financial standing, or continuity plans.
This incident occurs at a time when India's banking regulator is emphasizing enhanced cybersecurity measures for financial institutions due to a recent surge in cyber threats.
