In a concerning incident that suggests a possible customer data leak, a Delhi-based HDFC Bank customer has reported multiple attempts at unauthorized transactions in various foreign currencies. The customer, who shared screenshots of these attempts with Times Network, revealed that she received several One-Time Passwords (OTPs) on her registered mobile number, indicating attempts to carry out illegal monetary transactions over several days.
The Incident Unfolds
According to the screenshots shared by the customer, the first attempted transaction was for TWD 1490 (New Taiwan Dollar) at a merchant labeled 'Taiwan High.' The second attempt was for EUR 5 at 'Chat. Versai,' and the third was for CNY 50 (Chinese Yuan). These transactions were all unauthorized and indicated a significant breach attempt.
The customer stated, "(There seems to be an) HDFC data leak. Multiple attempts of fraud in different currencies." This revelation has raised alarms about the security of customer data within HDFC Bank's systems.
Bank's Response
A spokesperson from HDFC Bank responded to the claims, stating, "Will review and revert." As of now, a detailed official response from the bank is still awaited.
Previously, the bank had addressed similar concerns amid reports of an online data leak affecting six lakh customers of its non-banking financial services arm, HDB Financial Services. HDFC Bank had denied these reports, asserting on their X (formerly Twitter) handle, "Hi, we wish to state that there is no data leak at HDFC Bank, and our systems have not been breached or accessed in any unauthorized manner. We remain confident in our systems. However, we treat the matter of our customer data security with utmost seriousness and we continue to (sic)."
Broader Context
This incident comes at a time when the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been actively addressing flaws in the online banking systems of various Indian banks. The RBI has been emphasizing the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures to protect customer data from breaches and unauthorized access.
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