SBI Finds 3,897 Customer Records Exposed on Dark Web

MUMBAI: State Bank of India (SBI) has identified 3,897 customer records containing personal information during a preliminary review of approximately 3.75 lakh records found on the dark web. The exposed details reportedly include names, mobile numbers, dates of birth, email and residential addresses, along with customer identification and loan-related information.

The country’s largest lender has launched a detailed investigation and engaged an independent cybersecurity agency empanelled by CERT-In to assess the extent and source of the exposure. SBI said the incident has not materially affected its core operations or business continuity, and corrective and preventive measures are underway.