SBI says it informed customers after details of nearly 3,900 account holders leaked in cyberattack

What happened: SBI said it individually informed customers whose personal data leaked on the dark web after a cyberattack, using email or WhatsApp. The statement followed criticism from the Internet Freedom Foundation that SBI had told stock exchanges but not affected customers. Key numbers: About 3.75 lakh customer records leaked Why it matters: SBI said customers' account balances and funds were safe and advised vigilance against suspicious calls, messages and emails. The leak follows a July leak of Bank of Baroda data, and the RBI has repeatedly warned lenders about cybersecurity risks.

SBI said it individually informed customers whose personal data leaked on the dark web after a cyberattack, using email or WhatsApp. The statement followed criticism from the Internet Freedom Foundation that SBI had told stock exchanges but not affected customers.

SBI said customers' account balances and funds were safe and advised vigilance against suspicious calls, messages and emails. The leak follows a July leak of Bank of Baroda data, and the RBI has repeatedly warned lenders about cybersecurity risks.