SBI data leak: Nearly 4,000 customer records found on dark web; what we know so far​on October 21, 2026 at 6:42 am

In a concerning development, the State Bank of India has initiated an investigation following the exposure of 3,897 customer records on the dark web. Allegations suggest that a hacker group obtained sensitive personally identifiable information, such as names, mobile numbers, and addresses. Despite these alarming findings, SBI has assured that its essential operations remain unaffected and are functioning normally, while ongoing evaluations and corrective actions are being put in place.