Business

Maybank confirms claims of data leak are false

Bank says has conducted probe after allegations in Facebook post

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 31 Dec 2022 3:42PM

Maybank confirms claims of data leak are false
Malayan Banking Bhd has assured its customers that their data remains secure, private, and uncompromised following allegations of a data leak by a third party. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes file pic, December 31, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR – Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) has confirmed that allegations of a purported customer data leak by a third party are false.

In a statement today, the bank reassured its customers that their data remains secure and private and that no customer data has been compromised.

“Maybank will continue to prioritise its cyber security and data protection measures as customer data protection is of utmost importance to the bank,” it said.

The statement said an investigation was conducted by the bank.

According to a Facebook post, a website had listed details of 3.5 million Astro subscribers, 1.8 million Maybank customers, and 7.2 million voters at 7.56pm on December 25.

The leaked information allegedly involved customers’ login IDs, full names, dates of birth, addresses, and identity card numbers. – Bernama, December 31, 2022

Related News

Malaysia / 2mth

Court orders Maybank to pay RM166,000 to customer due to illegal transactions

Opinion / 1y

Cybersecurity is national security: Why Malaysia needs a legal framework for cyber warfare

Malaysia / 1y

Maybank says systems secure after database breach claim

Malaysia / 2y

Padu: No need for excessive information unrelated to one’s financial status, says Abang Jo

Malaysia / 2y

The jackpot that was not

Malaysia / 2y

Budget 2024: why enhancing 5G infrastructure, tackling cyber security threats are crucial

Spotlight

Malaysia

“I will meet him. He is also my friend,” Zahid says on Nga’s resignation remarks

Malaysia

King accords Singapore President full state welcome at Istana Negara

Malaysia

Sports YouTuber seriously injured in suspected assault at PJ petrol station (video)

Malaysia

PRN Johor: Take accountability, not blame others – former MP tells PH

Malaysia

Zara Qairina showed no evidence of persistent suicidal intent, psychologist tells court

Malaysia

DAP retains eight incumbents, unveils three new candidates for NS polls

Malaysia

Syed Saddiq: Court decision a strong endorsement of judicial independence

Sports & Fitness

France vs Spain World Cup 2026 semi-final set to be billion-dollar showdown

You may be interested

Business

Oil extends rally as Trump's Hormuz shipping fees and Iran blockade plans fuel supply concerns

Business

Govt strengthens energy security as West Asia tensions drive market volatility

Business

US dollar rallies as Middle East tensions boost oil prices, stoking inflation fears