Cyber Attack / SBI Confirms Cyber Attack, Data Leaked to Dark Web
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SBI confirms cyber attack leaking 3,897 customers’ personal data to the dark web; core banking remains secure as the bank activates emergency protocols and intensifies security monitoring.
New Delhi, Oct 21: India’s largest public sector bank, the State Bank of India (SBI), has confirmed a significant cyber attack that compromised sensitive customer information.
According to the bank, personal data of 3,897 customers has been leaked on the dark web, raising serious concerns about digital security.
The breach was detected after threat intelligence alerts were issued on October 16 by the Defense Cyber Agency, CERT‑In (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team), and other security providers. SBI immediately activated its cyber incident response protocols and reinforced its security measures.
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✨Preliminary investigations revealed that the leaked data included names, registered mobile numbers, gender, email IDs, residential addresses, dates of birth, and branch codes.
In addition, crucial loan documents and Customer Information Files (CIFs) were also exposed.
The leaked records were part of a larger dataset of nearly 375,000 entries found on the dark web, of which 3,897 customers were identified as affected.
Despite the breach, SBI clarified that its core banking operations remain fully secure, with no impact on financial transactions, business continuity, or overall stability.
The bank assured customers that all major services are
functioning normally and emphasized that it is closely monitoring the situation
while taking necessary steps to safeguard data.
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