Customer Data from India's Bank of Baroda Leaked Online
Customer data, including personal identification documents, loan papers, and internal audit records, has been leaked online on the dark web involving India’s state-run Bank of Baroda. A source familiar with the matter confirmed that a forensic audit is underway at the bank to assess the breach's scope. The leak reportedly originated from a compromised email system and was advertised as containing over 700 gigabytes of data, according to cybersecurity researcher Srikanth L. The incident highlights growing concerns around cyber threats targeting large financial institutions in India. Bank of Baroda has not yet informed stock exchanges about the breach or responded to requests for comment from regulators such as the Reserve Bank of India and CERT-In. This follows recent high-profile data leaks, including one involving Apple supplier Tata Electronics last month. The lack of transparency around customer impact raises questions regarding regulatory compliance and cybersecurity preparedness in Indian financial institutions.
Topics: banking cybersecurity dark web leak