India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will chair a high-level review meeting today. The meeting aims to assess the cybersecurity preparedness of banks and financial institutions. This move underscores the government's vigilance amid rising security sensitivities. Major Indian banks, including the State Bank of India (SBI) and Punjab National Bank (PNB), have declared that all ATMs and digital banking services are fully functional. This announcement addresses public anxiety amid India-Pakistan tensions. The banks responded to misinformation on social media claiming impending ATM shutdowns.
India finance minister to review bank cybersecurity amid tensions
Edited by: Elena Weismann
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