SynopsisIn an exchange filing, HCLTech said its initial investigation found the data "may be limited and dated to a few years back." The company said there was no evidence of a breach of its systems, and no indication that any client engagement was affected.ReutersHCL Technologies on Monday moved to clarify on media reports alleging that a hacker group had claimed access to data belonging to company employees.In an exchange filing, HCLTech said its initial investigation found the data "may be limited and dated to a few years back." The company said there was no evidence of a breach of its systems, and no indication that any client engagement was affected."The Company, however, is undertaking further investigation, and any material findings in this regard will be reported," the company said.The clarification comes a day after larger rival Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) made a similar disclosure. TCS said it had received intelligence alerts about possible exposure of employee data, following claims on social media that employee records, including names, job titles and phone numbers, were being offered on a hacking forum.The information referenced in the alerts appears to be over-four-year old and limited to basic employee ⁠information, TCS ‌said in a statement, without offering further details ⁠including who has issued the alerts and when.TCS said it has ​had safeguards in place for over two years against the manner in which this attack was carried out. ‌Its own operational systems have not been impacted, ​the IT ​firm ⁠said. ...moreElevate your knowledge and leadership skills at a cost cheaper than your daily tea.Subscribe Now