State Bank of India reports cyberattack involving nearly 3,900 customer records
On October 21, the State Bank of India (SBI) reported a cyberattack that exposed the personal information of nearly 3,900 customers. The leaked data, found on the dark web, included sensitive details such as names, mobile numbers, dates of birth, email addresses, residential addresses, brand and customer identifiers, and loan records.
SBI stated that it has hired an independent cybersecurity firm to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident. The bank assured that the leak is unlikely to significantly affect its core business operations, financial performance, or continuity. This incident is occurring amidst increased regulatory pressure on Indian banks to enhance their cybersecurity measures, as the threat landscape continues to evolve.
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