Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd (GTCO) was thrust into the spotlight with allegations that hackers had seized the bank’s website, cloned it, and intercepted customer data.
GTCO has swiftly moved to clarify the situation and assuage customer concerns.
GTCO acknowledges that there was an isolated incident involving an attempt to compromise its website domain. However, the bank categorically denies that its website has been cloned or that customer data has been intercepted.
The bank emphasized that customer information is not stored on its website, and therefore, there has been no breach of customer data.
GTCO has assured all its customers and stakeholders that their data remains secure. The bank’s dedicated team of Information Security Experts is working tirelessly to restore the domain settings and ensure the website is operational shortly.
The bank has expressed gratitude for the continued support from its customers and has urged them to disregard the erroneous claims circulating in the media.
“GTCO remains committed to safeguarding customer data and maintaining the highest standards of security,” it says.
GTCO has demonstrated transparency and a proactive approach to cyber security. Customers can rest assured that the bank is taking all necessary steps to protect their data and restore normalcy to its online operations.
