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SBI data breach claim: Hackers allegedly access 3.75 lakh accounts
Economic Times Stocks
Published 19 Oct 2026, 07:53 pm IST
iStockCybersecurity remains a key risk for banks and financial institutions in India.
"The threat actor describes this as the first disclosure of the dataset, Cyberpulse56 said, adding that the authenticity, origin and extent of the alleged exposure are inverified. If legitimate, the data could facilitate identity theft, financial fraud, targeted phishing and fraudulent loan applications, the group said.
SBI had not immediately responded to ET's email till press time.
Cybersecurity remains a key risk for banks and financial institutions in India.
Originally reported by Economic Times Stocks.Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
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