Cyberattack Hits Four Iranian Banks: Services Disrupted but Data Secure

A cyberattack affected four major Iranian banks, disrupting services but leaving customer data intact. The banking council confirmed that the attack targeted a shared communication system and no unauthorized access or data deletion occurred. Recovery efforts are ongoing to restore normal bank operations.

A significant cyberattack disrupted services at four major Iranian banks, yet customer data remained secure, the country's banking coordination council confirmed on Sunday through state media.

The council reported that the cyberattack targeted a shared communications infrastructure crucial for Bank Melli, Bank Tejarat, Bank Saderat, and the Export Development Bank of Iran. This prompted technical teams to introduce protective measures, which temporarily affected certain banking services.

They assured that no unauthorized access to customer information took place, nor was any data deleted. Efforts to restore regular operations are actively underway, indicating a coordinated response to the breach.