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SBI data leak | The hidden threat

The leak of over 3,800 SBI customer records on the dark web is a grim reminder of how vulnerable personal data is to theft and misuse by fraudsters

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(Illustration by Nilanjan Das)

Imagine discovering that all the confidential information you have shared with your bank is exposed on the internet, where fraudsters can exploit it to trick you into parting with your hard-earned money. Sounds alarming, since the very institution you trust to safeguard your money could cause you misfortune, if you are not vigilant. But that’s what has happened at more than one Indian bank in recent years.

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