SBI confirms dark web data exposure, probes breach after CERT-In alert

State Bank of India disclosed a data breach in a stock exchange filing, triggered by alerts from its threat intelligence provider, the Defence Cyber Agency, and CERT-In on October 16, 2026, about suspected customer data exposure on the dark web. The bank is investigating the incident; the scope and impact remain unclear. This is a significant cybersecurity incident for India's largest bank, raising concerns about customer data security and potential regulatory and reputational fallout.

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