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Iran says card-based banking hit by cyberattack on three lenders
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- Add ARY News on Google AAResize Iran’s state-owned banking technology provider said on Tuesday that cyberattacks had disrupted card-based banking services at Bank Melli, Bank Saderat and Bank Tejarat.
- The company’s public relations head said ATM services, point-of-sale terminals and mobile applications linked to card systems were all affected.
- Iranian state media cited the central bank as saying on Tuesday that the latest problems should be resolved by Wednesday morning and all services would then return to normal.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Iran’s state-owned banking technology provider said on Tuesday that cyberattacks had disrupted card-based banking services at Bank Melli, Bank Saderat and Bank Tejarat.
This prompted a temporary suspension of all card-related operations at the three banks to prevent further unauthorized access, the Informatics Services Corporation told state TV, with cybersecurity teams working to restore normal operations.
The company’s public relations head said ATM services, point-of-sale terminals and mobile applications linked to card systems were all affected.
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