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TCS denies data breach, says employee info leak alert is old
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Monday confirmed it received threat-intelligence alerts about a potential exposure of some employee information. The IT major stated its investigation found no evidence of a systems breach…
The Story in Brief
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Monday confirmed it received threat-intelligence alerts about a potential exposure of some employee information. The IT major stated its investigation found no evidence of a systems breach or customer data compromise. TCS said the information in the alerts appears to be over four years old and limited to basic employee data. The company added it has had strong safeguards against the alleged attack methods, password spray and MFA fatigue, for more than two years. TCS shares closed nearly 1% lower on the BSE despite the denial.
The Indian Opinion
The immediate narrative of a major data breach at TCS has been rightly tempered by the company's swift denial. Yet, the stock still fell 0.8%, showing markets remain jittery. The key test now is whether TCS can name the source of the alleged threat intelligence. Until then, the 'he said, she said' leaves investors wondering if this is a genuine close call or a PR move to contain a larger leak. The 4-year-old data claim needs independent verification, not just corporate assurances.
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