Summary: Angel One, an Indian stock brokerage, has reported a data breach affecting client information stored in its AWS account, notified by a dark web monitoring partner. The company promptly changed AWS passwords and enlisted external experts to investigate the cause and scope of the breach, assuring that client securities and funds remain secure. Following the incident, Angel One’s shares experienced a significant drop, reaching a 52-week low.
Affected: Angel One
Keypoints :
- Data breach discovered on February 27 after a notification from a dark web monitoring partner.
- Angel One changed AWS passwords and engaged external experts for investigation.
- No impact on clients’ securities, funds, or credentials was reported.
- Company shares fell over 11%, hitting a 52-week low following the breach announcement.
Source: https://www.securityweek.com/indian-stock-broker-angel-one-discloses-data-breach/