Premium Trust Bank remains resilient, assures customers of funds’ safety
Premium Trust Bank remains resilient, assures customers of funds’ safety
Premium Trust Bank has assured its customers that their deposits with the bank are safe, and devoid of any encumbrances whatsoever from any attempted cyber attacks.
The bank, in a statement said: “In light of the recent release issued by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) concerning an attempted cyberattack by some unscrupulous elements, Premium Trust Bank wishes to reassure our valued customers, stakeholders, and the general banking public that our security architecture remains resilient,” adding that “the attempt to gain unauthorized access to our 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,” the bank said, “was promptly escalated to the appropriate law enforcement authorities, culminating in the EFCC’s arrest and prosecution of the suspects.”
The bank praised 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.
“We deeply value the Commission’s unwavering commitment towards safeguarding the integrity of Nigeria’s financial system,” the bank said, adding that the individuals involved were prevented from executing their malicious plan, and are now facing trial at the Federal High Court, Lagos.
“This outcome clearly validates the effectiveness, vigilance and sophistication of Premium Trust Bank’s cybersecurity framework,” and further proves that “our system functions precisely as intended, detecting, blocking and escalating threats without compromising customer trust, or data.
“We remain unwavering in our duty to protect customers’ data and deposits, using a world-class, multilayered security infrastructure,” the bank said.
“As we continue to invest in innovative cybersecurity solutions, real-time analytics, AI-driven threat intelligence, and staff cybersecurity training, we also encourage our customers to practice safe digital banking habits and remain vigilant at all times,” it stated.
