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TechOver 700GB of customer data from India's Bank of Baroda leaked on dark web
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Customer data from India's state-run Bank of Baroda, along with internal documents, has been leaked on the dark web, according to a source familiar with the matter and cybersecurity researcher Srikanth L, founder of Cashless Consumer. The leaked data includes customer details, identification documents, loan papers, and internal audit records. Preliminary indications suggest the incident stemmed from a compromised email system. The data appeared on a dark web site on Saturday night and was advertised as a cache containing more than 700 gigabytes of information. The bank is conducting a forensic audit, but has not notified stock exchanges of any breach. Bank of Baroda, the Reserve Bank of India, and India's cybersecurity regulator CERT-In did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The leak comes amid growing cybersecurity concerns for large companies and financial institutions.
Source report
By Gopika Gopakumar and Ashwin Manikandan Mon, July 27, 2026, 3:20 AM PDT | 1 min read
MUMBAI, July 27 (Reuters) — Customer data from India's state-run Bank of Baroda, along with internal documents, has been leaked on the dark web, according to a source familiar with the matter and a cybersecurity researcher.
Key Details
- Data compromised: The leaked information includes customer details, identification documents, loan papers, and internal audit records, said Srikanth L, a cybersecurity researcher and founder of Cashless Consumer.
- Confirmation: A source familiar with the matter confirmed the leak and stated that the bank is conducting a forensic audit.
- Scope unclear: It was not immediately clear how many customers were affected. Bank of Baroda has not notified stock exchanges of any breach.
Responses
Bank of Baroda, the Reserve Bank of India, and India's cybersecurity regulator CERT-In did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Preliminary Findings
- The incident is believed to have stemmed from a compromised email system, according to the source.
- The data appeared on a dark web site on Saturday night and was advertised as a cache containing more than 700 gigabytes of information, based on metadata analysis of the site, Srikanth said.
Broader Context
The leak comes amid growing concerns over cybersecurity risks facing large companies and financial institutions that store vast amounts of customer and business data.
Recent Similar Incidents
- June 2026: A cyberattack on Apple supplier Tata Electronics led to the leak of component design and specification documents linked to Apple and Tesla on the dark web.
- Earlier this month: Ransomware group World Leaks posted files on the dark web related to India's largest nuclear plant.
(Reporting by Gopika Gopakumar and Ashwin Manikandan; Editing by Mark Potter)
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Customer Data from India's Bank of Baroda Leaked Online, Source and Researcher Say