In March 2023, HDFC Bank experienced a significant data breach, compromising the personal and financial information of 600,000 customers. The stolen data encompassed a wide range of sensitive details, including names, birthdates, contact numbers, email addresses, residential addresses, employment data, credit scores, and loan specifics. Following the data leak, numerous customers reported unauthorized transactions from their bank accounts and became targets of phishing attempts. The breach exposed customers to considerable financial risk and identity theft, raising concerns about the bank's cybersecurity measures and the protection of client information. This incident highlights the critical need for enhanced security protocols and vigilance in safeguarding customer data against the evolving tactics of cyber criminals.
Source: https://www.ptsecurity.com/ww-en/analytics/asia-cybersecurity-threatscape-2022-2023/
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"type": "Vulnerability",
"date": "03/2023",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "5",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the organization’s existence"