ISLAMABAD: Although the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has informed its customers that their data and money are safe, but its claims were contested by IT experts.
The delay in transfer of pensions also contradict NBP claims. Usually, pensions are transferred to the pensioners before the first of each month, but for month of October 21, pensions are yet to be transferred .
NBP became first victim of hackers attack for one simple. It lacks proper cyber security systems. The bank is relying on contract employees for such a sensitive and important job. IT experts fear NBP may be prone to more such cyber attacks in the future.
According to a statement issued by the bank, the bank’s system, customers’ money and their capital are also safe. The statement said that the National Bank has taken steps to deal with such harmless attacks.
According to sources, customers of more than one Pakistani banks have been affected by the international cyber attack.
According to SBP spokesperson Abid Qamar, cash has been withdrawn in many countries on the data of Pakistani consumers. D
According to the FIA, $2.6 million was withdrawn from accounts during the cyber attacks. Officials say only 100 complaints have been received so far, but no arrests have been made.
Cyber security sources have revealed that more than 19,000 hacked cards include Visa and MasterCard.
According to the National Bank of Pakistan, global hackers had entered the IT system of a Pakistani bank, but security experts have denied this.
IT experts say hackers have stolen card data with the help of ATM machines and other devices.
Following the cyber attack, several Pakistani banks have stopped international payments and restricted ATM services. Banks have begun the process of changing customers’ Visa, debit and credit cards.