Theprint.In AU Small Finance Bank Investigates Data Breach by ScarlettGroup
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- •ScarlettGroup claims to have breached AU Small Finance Bank's Salesforce platform.
- •Sensitive customer data, including KYC records and PAN details, may be compromised.
- •AU Small Finance Bank's core systems remain secure and unaffected.
AU Small Finance Bank is investigating a potential data breach involving its Salesforce platform after the hacker group ScarlettGroup claimed to have accessed sensitive customer information. The bank confirmed that its core banking systems remain secure and unaffected. The compromised data reportedly includes KYC records, PAN and Aadhaar details, credit reports, bank statements, loan applications, and insurance records. The threat was first reported on October 29, 2026, by the account @H4ckmanac, which tracks cyberattacks. AU Small Finance Bank stated that the Salesforce platform holds limited data related to vehicle loan customers. The investigation is ongoing, and the bank has not confirmed the extent of the data exposure or whether customer information has been leaked. Shares of the bank fell by approximately 1.9% following the news.
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