'J&K Bank's Robust Security System Foiled All Cyberattacks Post Pahalgam'

Kashmir Bank's website was subjected to a series of cyberattacks from Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack, but a robust security system ensured all such attempts were foiled, said MD and CEO Amitava Chatterjee on Monday.

- Press Trust Of India

In an exclusive interview with PTI, Chatterjee said the cyberattacks were launched from the neighbouring countries and beyond within one day of the Pahalgam attack that left 26 persons, mostly tourists, dead.

“(April) 23rd onwards, preventive steps had been taken by this bank. The (cyber) attacks were from all sides, whether neighbouring countries or beyond. But we have managed to prevent any disturbance to any of the applications because of the strong cybersecurity system that we have,” Chatterjee said.

The head of the financial institution said that the cybersecurity system is so robust that the Jammu and Kashmir government has appointed the bank's cybersecurity chief as an advisor.