SBI Investigates Suspected Data Leak Involving 3,897 Customer Records
What Happened
State Bank of India disclosed on October 21, 2026, that a preliminary review of approximately 3.75 lakh records found on the dark web identified 3,897 customer records containing personal information. The bank received alerts on October 16 and appointed an independent cybersecurity agency to investigate. SBI said its core banking operations remain unaffected.
Key Takeaways
The suspected exposure includes names, contact details, addresses and loan-related information. SBI is investigating the data's authenticity, source and extent. The findings do not establish that 3.75 lakh customers were affected.