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title: "Cyber Security News, 30 Oct 2026 | bharat.digital"
description: "Cyber Security News from India on Friday 30 October 2026, from newsrooms and official sources, each linked to the original."
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published: "2026-10-30T00:19:10+05:30"
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date: "2026-10-30"
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# Security desk: Friday 30 October 2026

15 stories. Cite the publisher using original_url.

### AU SFB probes potential vehicle loan data leak; says core systems unaffected

- Source: BusinessLine
- Published: 30 October 2026, 18:11 IST (2026-10-30T18:11+05:30)
- Section: Security
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/d37cad5fa10e
- original_url: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/au-sfb-probes-potential-vehicle-loan-data-leak-says-core-systems-unaffected/article71644904.ece
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/d37cad5fa10e-l.webp

A cyber threat intelligence platform has reported breach claims, but the bank says allegations of KYC data exposure remain unverified

### Event Announcement: Technical Issues with SIM Binding, Online, November 13, 2026 #NAMA

- Source: Medianama
- Published: 30 October 2026, 14:39 IST (2026-10-30T14:39+05:30)
- Section: Security
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/de7dc178c180
- original_url: https://www.medianama.com/2026/10/223-event-announcement-technical-issues-with-sim-binding-online-november-13-2026-nama/
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/de7dc178c180-l.webp

As India's SIM binding deadline approaches, MediaNama hosts a discussion on its technical feasibility, impact on messaging apps and users, and effectiveness in preventing cybercrime and fraud.

### AU Small Finance Bank data breach: Hackers threaten to leak Aadhaar, PAN and customer records

- Source: Mint
- Published: 30 October 2026, 14:30 IST (2026-10-30T14:30+05:30)
- Section: Security
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/90db8456d567
- original_url: https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/au-small-finance-bank-data-breach-hackers-threaten-to-leak-aadhaar-pan-and-customer-records-11793350577104.html
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/90db8456d567-l.webp

### Binance $6.3 billion crypto hack: What happened, who is behind it and where is the money?

- Source: BusinessLine
- Published: 30 October 2026, 15:58 IST (2026-10-30T15:58+05:30)
- Section: Security
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/2203daab1797
- original_url: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/cryptocurrency/binance-63-billion-crypto-hack-what-happened-who-is-behind-it-and-where-is-the-money/article71644609.ece
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/2203daab1797-l.webp

The breach has triggered an investigation into Binance’s transaction security, while blockchain analysts track the movement of stolen digital assets.

### Binance Hit By Record $6.3 Bn Crypto Breach, Suspends Withdrawals

- Source: Inc42
- Published: 30 October 2026, 11:48 IST (2026-10-30T11:48+05:30)
- Section: Security
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/780e6ceb5b1e
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/binance-hit-by-record-6-3-bn-crypto-breach-suspends-withdrawals/
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/780e6ceb5b1e-l.webp

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has reported a security breach affecting an estimated $6.3 Bn in assets, in what appears to be…

### Binance estimates $6.3B impact from security breach, freezes $3B in crypto assets

- Source: YourStory
- Published: 30 October 2026, 10:29 IST (2026-10-30T10:29+05:30)
- Section: Security
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/670cb3f66df1
- original_url: https://yourstory.com/2026/10/binance-63-billion-impact-security-breach-freezes-3-billion-crypto-assets
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/670cb3f66df1-l.webp

Binance said a preliminary investigation pointed to a compromised DevOps engineer's laptop as the possible entry point for the breach. The exchange has suspended deposits and withdrawals and pledged to cover customer losses.

### Rs. 300 Cr lost in AI cyberattacks on NBFCs: Why did the public learn about it from the media, not regulators?

- Source: Medianama
- Published: 30 October 2026, 13:05 IST (2026-10-30T13:05+05:30)
- Section: Security
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/2701c586df54
- original_url: https://www.medianama.com/2026/10/223-ai-cyberattacks-siphon-rs-300-crore-nbfcs/
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/2701c586df54-l.webp

CERT-In has issued cybersecurity advisories, but its public notices do not identify the affected companies or disclose financial losses.

### North Korean hackers suspected in $6.3 billion Binance cryptocurrency theft

- Source: BusinessLine
- Published: 30 October 2026, 15:07 IST (2026-10-30T15:07+05:30)
- Section: Security
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/eb634c5a9690
- original_url: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/cryptocurrency/north-korean-hackers-suspected-in-63-billion-binance-cryptocurrency-theft/article71644435.ece
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/eb634c5a9690-l.webp

Blockchain intelligence firms have linked the record cryptocurrency theft to a North Korean hacking group, while Binance says it will cover losses

### SC cracks down on banks, seeks mandatory payouts to cyber fraud victims

- Source: The Economic Times
- Published: 30 October 2026, 07:46 IST (2026-10-30T07:46+05:30)
- Section: Security
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/9cd65014b758
- original_url: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/sc-cracks-down-on-banks-seeks-mandatory-payouts-to-cyber-fraud-victims/articleshow/135338935.cms
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/9cd65014b758-l.webp

The Supreme Court has questioned the Reserve Bank of India's effectiveness in preventing digital fraud. Financial institutions must be held accountable for their role in cybercrime under new regulations.

### Binance reportedly suffers $6.3 billion hack, suspends withdrawals

- Source: Medianama
- Published: 30 October 2026, 11:38 IST (2026-10-30T11:38+05:30)
- Section: Security
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/5d550d00d72c
- original_url: https://www.medianama.com/2026/10/223-binance-billion-hack-suspends-withdrawals/
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/5d550d00d72c-l.webp

Binance reportedly suffered a $6.3 billion security breach linked to a compromised engineer's laptop. The attack prompted withdrawal suspensions, asset freezes and a cryptocurrency market sell-off.

### AU Small Finance Bank probes potential data leak

- Source: BusinessLine
- Published: 30 October 2026, 13:45 IST (2026-10-30T13:45+05:30)
- Section: Security
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/b48ad452dd9c
- original_url: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/au-small-finance-bank-probes-potential-data-leak/article71644262.ece
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/b48ad452dd9c-l.webp

The bank's own systems ‌remain unaffected and all banking services are operating normally

### SC says RBI rules must make banks fully compensate digital arrest victims if banks fail due diligence

- Source: Medianama
- Published: 30 October 2026, 11:24 IST (2026-10-30T11:24+05:30)
- Section: Security
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/5857515aa967
- original_url: https://www.medianama.com/2026/10/223-sc-rbi-banks-compensate-digital-arrest-victims/
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/5857515aa967-l.webp

Digital arrest victims often authorise transfers under pressure. The court wants banks to be accountable when due diligence fails.

### Bitcoin stolen in Binance hack is likely ‘gone,’ Ballet says

- Source: BusinessLine
- Published: 30 October 2026, 11:51 IST (2026-10-30T11:51+05:30)
- Section: Security
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/f9252ef15056
- original_url: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-stolen-in-binance-hack-is-likely-gone-ballet-says/article71643842.ece
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/f9252ef15056-l.webp

The exchange says about $3 billion of the assets have been frozen so far; Lee says only stablecoins stood a realistic chance of being recovered

### Fintechs to lay out a code for technology vendors amid rising cyberthreats and security risks

- Source: The Economic Times
- Published: 30 October 2026, 01:09 IST (2026-10-30T01:09+05:30)
- Section: Security
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/1e87e0706a74
- original_url: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/fintechs-to-lay-out-a-code-for-technology-vendors-amid-rising-cyberthreats-and-security-risks/articleshow/135329528.cms
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/1e87e0706a74-l.webp

Unified Fintech Forum is developing a framework to encourage best practices among technology service providers. This initiative aims to improve cybersecurity preparedness and operational resilience in the fintech sector.

### Binance freezes $2.5 billion after suspected hack; Bitcoin sinks below $79,000

- Source: BusinessLine
- Published: 30 October 2026, 07:41 IST (2026-10-30T07:41+05:30)
- Section: Security
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/c614e2806d38
- original_url: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/cryptocurrency/binance-freezes-25-billion-after-suspected-hack-bitcoin-sinks-below-79000/article71643390.ece
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/c614e2806d38-l.webp

Bitcoin slumped as much as 3.7% to its lowest level since September, with other tokens also selling off. US stocks ended lower, with the Nasdaq 100 tech index dropping nearly 1.4%.