Dhaka, July 31 (V7N) — Bangladesh Bank on Wednesday issued a special alert to all banks and financial institutions across the country, warning of potential cyberattacks targeting critical digital infrastructure.
 
The central bank instructed institutions, including mobile financial service providers and payment operators, to implement immediate security measures. These include updating servers, databases, and software with the latest security patches, closing unused network ports, preventing unauthorized data access, and enabling multi-factor authentication.
 
The directive also urged organizations to establish 24/7 Security Operations Centers (SOCs), deploy intrusion detection systems, and implement secure data backup protocols. Additionally, institutions must update their Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans and ensure staff are trained to identify and report suspicious activities.
 
Bangladesh Bank emphasized that both public and private sectors, including banking, healthcare, and government operations, may face disruptions from cyberattacks in the near future. The alert called for immediate vigilance to protect the integrity of the country’s financial system and national digital infrastructure.
 
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