Data breach: SBI says it individually informed all affected customers
State Bank of India (SBI) confirmed it has individually notified customers affected by a recent data breach. The bank maintains that account balances remain secure while advising users to practice safe digital banking.
Why it matters
Data security in the banking sector is a major concern for financial stability and consumer trust in digital infrastructure.
Data breach: SBI says it individually informed all affected customers left A view of the SBI headquarters in Mumbai. Image used for representation purpose only. Reuters Reuters https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/qg5xkq/article71615020.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/SBI-completes-G7HETMAPQ.4.jpg.jpg NIHARIKA KULKARNI FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: The logo of State Bank of India (SBI) is seen on the facade of its headquarters in Mumbai, India, April 12, 2023. REUTERS/Niharika Kulkarni/File Photo/File Photo SBI had come under criticism for not informing affected customers though it cared to intimate the incident to stock exchanges Regarding the recent data breach, State Bank of India on Friday (October 23, 2026) said that it had individually informed all the customers whose data were identified as being involved through email and/or WhatsApp.
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