Bank of Baroda probes alleged dark-web leak of customer and internal data

Bank of Baroda is conducting a forensic audit after more than 700 GB of purported customer records, ID documents, loan papers and internal audit files were allegedly posted on the dark web. The number of affected customers has not been disclosed.

— Filed Mon, 27 Jul, 2026, 16:13 IST · Source Business Standard · Companies · Updated

Bank of Baroda customer data, identification documents, loan papers and internal audit records were allegedly leaked on the dark web. The state-run lender is conducting a forensic audit; the number of affected customers is unknown.

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The alleged data exposure adds a security concern as Bank of Baroda pursues a lifestyle super app spanning shopping, food, travel and matrimony.

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