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Customer Data From India's Bank of Baroda Leaked Online, Source and Researcher Say

Ground.News • July 27, 2026

Critical data was allegedly leaked into darkweb, a private internet network where users’ location information cannot be tracked and is not indexed in the World Wide Web

In an official statement, the bank clarified that the breach involved a single employee's email account rather than its main banking infrastructure.

The matter was identified promptly, and containment measures were implemented, it said, without giving any further details of the incident, such as when the compromise happened or the position of the employee in the hierarchy.

Customer data from India's state-owned Bank of Baroda, along with its internal documents, has been published on the dark web.

The leaked data includes customer details, identification documents, loan papers and internal audit records

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.

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Bank of Baroda Faces Alleged 1TB Data Leak on Dark Web Bank of Baroda is reportedly facing a significant cybersecurity incident involving the alleged leak of approximately 1TB of sensitive customer and internal banking data on the dark web. The breach is attributed to the compromise of an employee's email account, leading to unauthorized access to specific data files. The leaked information includes personal details such as Aadhaar numbers, loan records, and internal audit documents. The bank has confirmed that its core banking systems remain secure and that immediate containment measures were implemented. A forensic investigation is underway, and the bank is collaborating with relevant authorities. The incident was first highlighted by cybersecurity researcher Srikanth Lakshmanan, who shared evidence of the leak on social media. Despite the claims, the authenticity of the leaked data has not been independently verified, and regulatory bodies have yet to confirm the breach. 40 sources 65

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