Bank of Baroda cyberattack: What we know about the data leak | Cybersecurity

Bank of Baroda has faced a major cybersecurity scare after an alleged leak of nearly 1 terabyte of customer data surfaced on the dark web. The bank said the incident occurred after an employee’s email account was compromised, but its core banking systems were not accessed and the breach was quickly contained. Reports claim the leaked data includes customer application forms and banking records. A forensic investigation is currently underway. The incident highlights the growing cybersecurity risks facing India’s banking sector.