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Hackers have breached the database of Zenith Bank, compromising limited customer information in what the lender described as part of a broader global cyberattack targeting organisations across multiple sectors.

The bank disclosed the incident in an email to customers on Tuesday, saying the attackers gained access to limited customer information, including email addresses and phone numbers.

Zenith Bank, however, assured customers that no sensitive banking information was compromised, stressing that its banking services, digital channels and core systems remain secure and fully operational.

According to the bank, the cyberattack prompted the immediate activation of its incident response protocols and other cybersecurity measures, while investigations into the breach are ongoing.

“As a precaution, we encourage our customers to remain vigilant against phishing emails, text messages or phone calls, and to never disclose their password, PIN, One-Time Password (OTP), or other security credentials to anyone,” the bank said.

The lender reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding customers’ information and thanked customers for their continued trust, adding that it is working to determine the full scope of the incident.

The breach is the latest cyber incident involving a Nigerian financial institution.

The latest incident also comes months after the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) warned Nigerians about increasing cyberattack attempts by fraudsters seeking to gain access to personal and financial information.

The apex bank said cybercriminals were circulating fraudulent emails and messages falsely claiming to originate from the CBN in an attempt to deceive members of the public.

According to the regulator, the fake communications typically urge recipients to click malicious links while spreading false information about the bank’s leadership, licensing activities and policy decisions to steal personal information.

The Zenith Bank breach underscores the growing cybersecurity threats facing Nigeria’s financial sector, as banks continue to strengthen their digital defences against increasingly sophisticated cybercriminals while urging customers to remain vigilant against phishing and other online scams.

ponlear:
They should fire their cyber security team.. Like WTF. Imagine your financial details published to the public. And once they identify those that are liquid (rich) they may not strike immediately

ponlear:
They should fire their cyber security team.. Like WTF. Imagine your financial details published to the public. And once they identify those that are liquid (rich) they may not strike immediately

IPDGP:
And if dem check, u no get shishi for the bank

Bwanasaraw:
I am sure the hackers are North Korea's Lazarus group. Those guys constantly tries to breach financial institutions all over the World especially in developing Countries.

Good to know Zenith bank team was proactive and their Core system remains secured and fully operational.

ponlear:
Their cybersecurity team needs to be fired immediately. Imagine having your private financial details exposed to the world. Attacks like this are often not random. They are usually well planned. Attackers identify high-value, liquid accounts, take their time, and strike when the moment is right. If people knew how much money banks quietly lose every year just to hide their vulnerabilities and prevent public panic, you'd be shocked.

ponlear:
Their cybersecurity team needs to be fired immediately. Imagine having your private financial details exposed to the world. Attacks like this are often not random. They are usually well planned. Attackers identify high-value, liquid accounts, take their time, and strike when the moment is right. If people knew how much money banks quietly lose every year just to hide their vulnerabilities and prevent public panic, you'd be shocked.

ponlear:
Their cybersecurity team needs to be fired immediately. Imagine having your private financial details exposed to the world. Attacks like this are often not random. They are usually well planned. Attackers identify high-value, liquid accounts, take their time, and strike when the moment is right. If people knew how much money banks quietly lose every year just to hide their vulnerabilities and prevent public panic, you'd be shocked.

ponlear:
Their cybersecurity team needs to be fired immediately. Imagine having your private financial details exposed to the world. Attacks like this are often not random. They are usually well planned. Attackers identify high-value, liquid accounts, take their time, and strike when the moment is right. If people knew how much money banks quietly lose every year just to hide their vulnerabilities and prevent public panic, you'd be shocked.

ponlear:
Their cybersecurity team needs to be fired immediately. Imagine having your private financial details exposed to the world. Attacks like this are often not random. They are usually well planned. Attackers identify high-value, liquid accounts, take their time, and strike when the moment is right. If people knew how much money banks quietly lose every year just to hide their vulnerabilities and prevent public panic, you'd be shocked.

ponlear:
Their cybersecurity team needs to be fired immediately. Imagine having your private financial details exposed to the world. Attacks like this are often not random. They are usually well planned. Attackers identify high-value, liquid accounts, take their time, and strike when the moment is right. If people knew how much money banks quietly lose every year just to hide their vulnerabilities and prevent public panic, you'd be shocked.

ponlear:
Their cybersecurity team needs to be fired immediately. Imagine having your private financial details exposed to the world. Attacks like this are often not random. They are usually well planned. Attackers identify high-value, liquid accounts, take their time, and strike when the moment is right. If people knew how much money banks quietly lose every year just to hide their vulnerabilities and prevent public panic, you'd be shocked.

HarunaWest:
Oga what are you saying? Do you know that zenith bank has one of the best and most expensive security architecture in Nigeria? Which system cant be breached. Boss go rest ahbeg.

ayoncox:
He is right, this like the second time in the last 9 months, and they already lost some amount of money. I was in the bank for some activities when another business woman came to complain about her Dom account being compromised

ponlear:
Their cybersecurity team needs to be fired immediately. Imagine having your private financial details exposed to the world. Attacks like this are often not random. They are usually well planned. Attackers identify high-value, liquid accounts, take their time, and strike when the moment is right. If people knew how much money banks quietly lose every year just to hide their vulnerabilities and prevent public panic, you'd be shocked.