Central Bank of Libya source to Libya Herald: There are no indications that customer accounts were affected by cyber incident - investigations are ongoing
An authoritative source at the Central Bank of Libya confirmed to Libya Herald that the bank detected a cyber incident in recent days that targeted a limited number of its systems and technical services.
The source indicated that the cybersecurity and emergency response teams acted immediately upon discovering the incident to activate precautionary measures and approved business continuity plans.
The source explained that the bank took a series of urgent technical measures to contain the incident and isolate the systems suspected of being affected. Simultaneously, investigations and technical analysis began in cooperation with specialized experts and supporting international technology companies to accurately determine the nature, scope, and potential impact of the incident.
The source added that the technical investigations are still underway, noting that such incidents require time to complete verification processes, collect digital evidence, and analyse it before reaching results that can be officially approved and announced.
The source emphasised that no confirmed indications of any impact on customer accounts or balances have yet been detected, confirming that technical verification of data and systems is ongoing to ensure a comprehensive assessment of all aspects of the incident.
The source indicated that the impact was limited to a small number of technical systems, while most banking and operational services continue to function normally, including bank card services, the "LYPAY" system, and other essential services that were unaffected by the incident.
The source affirmed that protecting the stability of the financial sector and data integrity is a top priority for the Central Bank of Libya, and that the bank is treating the incident with the utmost seriousness and responsibility, while continuing to implement the necessary measures to enhance cybersecurity and ensure service continuity.
The source concluded his statement to Libya Herald by confirming that the bank will continue to inform relevant authorities and the public of any confirmed findings or developments as soon as the technical verification process is completed and the information is officially approved.