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SBI Data Leak: Nearly 4,000 Customer Records Found on Dark Web
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What Happened?
The State Bank of India (SBI) has identified 3,897 customer records with personally identifiable information on the dark web. An investigation is underway to assess the exposure's authenticity and risks.
Key points
- SBI identified 3,897 records containing personally identifiable information (PII) on the dark web.
- The bank received alerts about the exposure from its Threat Intelligence Service Provider on October 16.
- The exposed data includes mobile numbers, dates of birth, names, and addresses.
- SBI activated its cyber incident response protocols and engaged an independent cybersecurity agency.
- The bank stated that the incident did not impact its core business operations.
- An unidentified hacker group, 'Siriusim', claimed to have obtained the data.
Key insights
- This incident highlights the ongoing cybersecurity risks faced by financial institutions in India.
- The investigation's findings may lead to enhanced security measures for customer data protection.
- The hacker group's claim could prompt further scrutiny of SBI's cybersecurity protocols.
Why it matters
The data leak raises concerns about customer privacy and cybersecurity in India's financial sector.
Entities
State Bank of India· OrganizationSiriusim· OrganizationCERT-In· OrganizationDefence Cyber Agency· OrganizationIndia· Country
Source
Times of India
