Bank of Baroda probes alleged 1 TB data theft after employee email compromise
Bank of Baroda said an employee email compromise enabled unauthorised access to certain data, while its core banking systems remained secure. A threat actor has claimed to hold about 1 TB of bank-linked customer and corporate records; the bank has ordered a forensic investigation.
Bank of Baroda said an employee email compromise enabled unauthorised access to certain data, while core banking systems remained secure. A threat actor has claimed possession of about 1 TB of bank-linked customer and corporate records; the bank ordered a forensic investigation.
Why this matters
The incident follows Bank of Baroda's confirmation that an employee email compromise drove a reported breach and its probe of an alleged dark-web leak; it also comes as the bank plans a lifestyle super app for shopping, food, travel and matrimony.
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