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title: "Cyber Security News, 31 Oct 2026 | bharat.digital"
description: "Cyber Security News from India on Saturday 31 October 2026, from newsrooms and official sources, each linked to the original."
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published: "2026-10-31T00:19:19+05:30"
updated: "2026-10-31T23:30:01+05:30"
section: "Security"
date: "2026-10-31"
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# Security desk: Saturday 31 October 2026

8 stories. Cite the publisher using original_url.

### \[Update\] Forensic Audit Finds External Breach Behind €3 Mn Capillary Fraud

- Source: Inc42
- Published: 31 October 2026, 19:33 IST (2026-10-31T19:33+05:30)
- Section: Security
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/dbe6afc5eff3
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/capillary-technologies-subsidiary-hit-by-e3-mn-cyber-fraud/
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/dbe6afc5eff3-l.webp

Update | October 31, 19:33 IST A forensic audit by KPMG has found that the €3.04 Mn banking fraud at…

### FATF steps up global crackdown on virtual asset crimes, fraud and scam compounds

- Source: BusinessLine
- Published: 31 October 2026, 16:17 IST (2026-10-31T16:17+05:30)
- Section: Security
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/ebb5cf3c47d0
- original_url: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/fatf-steps-up-global-crackdown-on-virtual-asset-crimes-fraud-and-scam-compounds/article71649061.ece
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/ebb5cf3c47d0-l.webp

The global watchdog has announced fresh measures to address emerging financial crime risks and strengthen implementation of international standards across jurisdictions

### AU Small Finance Bank data leak: Salesforce says no vulnerability at its end

- Source: The Economic Times
- Published: 31 October 2026, 14:17 IST (2026-10-31T14:17+05:30)
- Section: Security
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/97a24d4041d2
- original_url: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/au-small-finance-bank-data-leak-salesforce-says-no-vulnerability-at-its-end/articleshow/135395127.cms
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/97a24d4041d2-l.webp

Salesforce has stated no vulnerabilities were found concerning a suspected data leak at AU Small Finance Bank. The bank is investigating claims of a breach by hackers, affecting sensitive customer data.

### Special newsletter: Unanswered questions, October edition

- Source: Medianama
- Published: 31 October 2026, 12:04 IST (2026-10-31T12:04+05:30)
- Section: Security
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/b8e2b8eac7af
- original_url: https://www.medianama.com/2026/10/223-special-newsletter-unanswered-questions-october-edition/
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/b8e2b8eac7af-l.webp

From Meta's handling of child abuse ads and content blocking to AI-powered cyberattacks and user privacy, MediaNama shares five sets of questions that authorities and tech companies left unanswered.

### Fake Video Falsely Shows India's Defence Minister Criticizing Army

- Source: X News (AI summary of posts on X)
- Published: 31 October 2026, 09:30 IST (2026-10-31T09:30+05:30)
- Section: Security
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/0bc9a38f9e97
- original_url: https://x.com/i/trending/2116378576253518043

Fact-checkers from the Press Information Bureau quickly exposed the AI-manipulated video, confirming Singh never made those remarks and sharing the original footage where he praised the army's role in defending the nation.

### AU SFB Probes Potential Data Leak, Vijay Sales’ Admin Access Allegedly Listed For $25K

- Source: Inc42
- Published: 31 October 2026, 11:35 IST (2026-10-31T11:35+05:30)
- Section: Security
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/f07b875a25d0
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/au-sfb-probes-potential-data-leak-vijay-sales-admin-access-allegedly-listed-for-25k/
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/f07b875a25d0-l.webp

AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB) is investigating a potential data leak involving a Salesforce-hosted software platform holding limited information…

### Binance hit with $6.3B breach; Delhivery reports net profit of Rs 41 Cr in Q2

- Source: YourStory
- Published: 31 October 2026, 07:30 IST (2026-10-31T07:30+05:30)
- Section: Security
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/e089481b5e70
- original_url: https://yourstory.com/2026/10/binance-hit-with-63b-breach-delhivery-reports-net-profit-of-rs-41-cr-in-q2
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/e089481b5e70-l.webp

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### AU Small Finance Bank hit by a likely breach of 'limited' data

- Source: The Economic Times
- Published: 31 October 2026, 00:52 IST (2026-10-31T00:52+05:30)
- Section: Security
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/dd7b6abf0e96
- original_url: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/au-small-finance-bank-hit-by-a-likely-breach-of-limited-data/articleshow/135376274.cms
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/dd7b6abf0e96-l.webp

The lender is investigating a potential breach of "limited data" pertaining to its vehicle-loan customers. The data was hosted on a third-party software platform operated by Salesforce.