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Qatar National Bank

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Sensitive customer data exposed from Qatar National Bank after a database breach due to SQL injection.

Records exposed
88,678 records
Breach date
Breach Jul 1, 2015
Last update
Updated May 1, 2016
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Bank account numbersCustomer feedbackDates of birthFinancial transactionsGendersGeographic locationsGovernment issued IDsIP addressesMarital statusesNamesPasswordsPhone numbersPhysical addressesPINsSecurity questions and answersSpoken languages

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

The Qatar National Bank experienced a data breach in July 2015 involving a compromise of its database, causing exposure of extensive sensitive customer information, including bank account details and personal identifiers. The breach became widely known in April 2016 when the stolen data was shared on file-sharing platforms. The attacker allegedly exploited a vulnerability in the bank's website, specifically through an SQL injection attack.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Compromised accounts, increased fraud and identity theft risk.
Business Impact
Reputational damage, customer trust erosion, compliance scrutiny.
Affected Sectors
  • Banking
  • Financial Services
Geographic Impact
  • Qatar
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Change all access credentials immediately.
  • •Monitor accounts for unauthorized transactions.
  • •Adjust security questions and answers.

Preventive Measures

  • •Enable multi-factor authentication.
  • •Adopt secure coding practices.
  • •Perform regular security audits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.

Verify accounts for suspicious activities and change credentials immediately.