Belous: Cyberattack Did Not Affect Moldova’s Banking System

Belous: The cyberattack does not compromise the banking system

The Minister of Finance, Victoria Belous, has dismissed as false the claim that criminals could steal money after gaining access to citizens’ bank details following the cyberattack on public information systems. The Minister gave assurances that the banking system in the Republic of Moldova had not been affected by this incident.

Victoria Belous. Photo: NewsMaker

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“This information is a hoax, for real. Banks in the Republic of Moldova are secure. Banks in the Republic of Moldova meet liquidity requirements and have precautionary measures in place. I urge all citizens, if they have savings, to keep them in banks or invest in government securities, as the banking system in the Republic of Moldova is secure,” Belous told Realitatea TV.

The minister explained that having an IBAN does not mean a person has access to their money. Withdrawing money from bank accounts requires several steps, including a signature and other confidential details. At the same time, she urges citizens to be cautious when granting access to apps, signing electronically or transferring money:

“Unfortunately, the methods used by fraudsters change from one day to the next. However, at present, there is no risk in keeping your money in the bank or carrying out transactions.”

We would like to remind you that the cyberattack on state information systems led to the unauthorised extraction of data associated with approximately 750,000 IDNPs. The information potentially compromised includes personal data, details of income, pensions, social benefits and IBAN codes.

This story was translated with the assistance of artificial intelligence.The translation was also reviewed by the Logos Press editorial team.

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