AU Small Finance Bank: ScarlettGroup claims data breach, bank investigating

A hacking group identified as ScarlettGroup has claimed to have breached AU Small Finance Bank, alleging that it accessed sensitive customer information and internal corporate data.

According to information published on HackRisk, the group has threatened to leak the allegedly compromised data. The claimed exposure reportedly includes customers' Know Your Customer (KYC) records, Permanent Account Number (PAN) and Aadhaar details.

The group has also allegedly gained access to credit reports, bank statements, loan applications and signed agreements. Other data that may have been compromised reportedly includes insurance records, customer relationship management (CRM) data, employee information and internal audit logs.

The claims have not been independently verified.

AU Small Finance Bank is investigating the alleged breach, and its official statement on the matter is awaited.

Shares of AU Small Finance Bank were trading at ₹869 apiece, down ₹10.50 or 1.19% from the previous close of ₹879.50. The stock opened at ₹879.50 and touched an intraday high of ₹879.50 and a low of ₹860.45.

At this stage, there is no independent confirmation of the extent of the alleged data exposure or whether customer information has been accessed or leaked.