GTBank’s website, gtbank.com, was compromised by cybercriminals following a recent domain renewal. The breach, suspected to involve phishing, began around August 14, 2024. Customers are advised to avoid the site and monitor accounts for suspicious activity while GTBank investigates and addresses the issue.
In a troubling development, GTBank’s official website, gtbank.com, was rendered inaccessible on the evening of August 14, 2024, following a recent domain renewal. The site, which had its domain extended until March 2029, appears to have been compromised by cybercriminals who may have initiated a phishing attack. Online domain analysis suggests that the breach likely began the day before, though no hacker group has yet claimed responsibility.
GTBank has yet to release a statement regarding the incident. In the interim, customers are advised to avoid visiting the site or clicking on any unfamiliar links and to monitor their accounts for any unusual activity. A cybersecurity specialist noted that the attackers might have accessed login credentials rather than merely seizing the domain for resale.
Customer frustration has been evident, with many turning to social media platform X to express their inability to access the site for transactions. The bank’s mobile applications for Android and iOS remain operational, offering an alternative for users during this period. GTBank representatives have encouraged affected customers to use designated channels for support while the issue is being addressed.
The incident underscores the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures and vigilance among users to protect personal information amidst rising cyber threats. The bank is working on rectifying the situation and ensuring that similar breaches are prevented in the future.
