Broking firm Angel One rocked by massive data leak, 8 mn users affected | Company News

Financial services company Angel One confirmed a massive data breach from 2023 that impacted approximately 7.9 million customers. The hacker leaked personal data, including profit and loss statements of clients. Despite the violation, no client funds, securities, or credentials were affected, the firm stated. The incident raises concerns about cybersecurity in the burgeoning stock broking industry, with India facing over 2,100 weekly cyber attacks per organization in 2023.