SBI data breach claim: Hackers allegedly access 3.75 lakh accounts

Mumbai: An anonymous hacker group called ‘Siriusim’ has got hold of confidential data of as many as 3.75 lakh customers, account CyberPulse56 said on X. The group alleges that it has over 3,75,000 accounts and 2,722 PDF files. While CyberPulse56 said the data includes personal customer info, loan applications, supporting documents, account-opening applications, addresses and other application-related details.

“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, , targeted phishing and fraudulent loan applications, the group said.

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SBI had not immediately responded to ET’s email till press time.

Cybersecurity remains a key risk for banks and financial institutions in India.