GTBank has confirmed that its website was the target of a hacking attempt on Wednesday, just a day after renewing its domain name. The incident caused a temporary disruption, leaving customers unable to access online services and sparking concerns about a potential data breach.
However, in a statement released on Thursday, the bank’s management reassured customers that the hacking attempt was unsuccessful and its website was not cloned. The bank emphasized that customer data is not stored on its website, alleviating concerns about compromised information.
The statement read: “We want to assure ourcustomers and stakeholders that our website has not been cloned, and we do not store customer information on our website. Therefore, there has been no instance of customer data compromise.”
GTBank’s Information Security experts are working to restore domain settings, and the bank has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding customer data. The bank urged customers to remain calm and confident in its robust security measures.
In conclusion, GTBank stated: “Our dedicated team is working round the clock to restore domain settings, and our website will be up shortly. We urge customers to disregard media reports and trust our unwavering commitment to protecting customer data. Thank you for your continued support.”
