SMBC Reports Leak of 227,216 Email Addresses After Third-Party Service Breach

By Public Technologies
  • Sumitomo Mitsui Banking disclosed on November 5, 2026, that unauthorized access to Arara’s email distribution service exposed 227,216 email addresses.
  • The leak covered recipients of SMBC emails sent between July 1 and October 31, 2026, primarily corporate customers.
  • Arara initially reported no evidence of leakage on October 28; further investigation confirmed the exposure on November 2.
  • The exposed information excluded bank account details and login credentials, but affected customers could face impersonation emails.
  • SMBC will investigate the breach’s timing, methods and scope with Arara, reporting the incident to relevant authorities.


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