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PremiumTrust Bank has reassured customers, stakeholders, and the general banking public of the resilience of its cybersecurity system following an attempted cyberattack that was swiftly neutralised.
In a statement, the bank said the recent attempt to gain unauthorised access to its database and infrastructure was “swiftly detected and completely neutralized by our Internal Information Security and IT Surveillance Teams through real-time monitoring and advanced security protocols.”
The incident, according to the bank, was escalated to law enforcement authorities, “culminating in the EFCC’s arrest and prosecution of the suspects.”
PremiumTrust Bank commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission “for its swift and highly professional response in not only foiling the cyberattack but also diligently tracking down the syndicate and their collaborators.”
“The individuals now facing trial at the Federal High Court, Lagos, were prevented from executing their malicious plan,” the bank said, adding that the outcome “clearly validates the effectiveness, vigilance, and sophistication of PremiumTrust Bank’s cybersecurity framework.”
“It further proves that our system functions precisely as intended, detecting, blocking, and escalating threats without compromising customer trust or data,” the statement read.
PremiumTrust Bank said it remains “unwavering in our duty to protect customers’ data and deposits, using a world-class, multilayered security infrastructure.”
The bank added that it would continue investing in “innovative cybersecurity solutions, real-time analytics, AI-driven threat intelligence, and staff cybersecurity training,” while encouraging customers to practice safe digital banking habits and remain vigilant at all times.
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