GTBank's Website Faces Downtime Amid Suspected Cyber Attack

 

Guaranty Trust Bank's (GTBank) official website has reportedly become inaccessible, leading many Nigerians to speculate that it may have been the target of a cyber attack. On Wednesday night, users attempting to access gtbank.com found the site unreachable, raising concerns about the security of one Nigeria's largest financial institutions.

This issue surfaced shortly after the bank renewed domain for an additional five years, extending its validity from August 13, 2024, to March 21, 2029. Despite this recent renewal, the website remains inaccessible, though no hacker group has yet claimed responsibility for the suspected attack.

Reports from sources like Peoples Gazette suggest that attackers may have attempted to create a fraudulent version of the site, potentially aiming to steal customers' sensitive information through phishing tactics. A cybersecurity expert mentioned that the breach might involve compromised login credentials rather than the domain being hijacked for resale.

Interestingly, GTBank's mobile applications on both Android and iOS platforms continue to function normally, allowing customers to access their accounts without disruption. As the situation unfolds, many are awaiting further updates from the bank to clarify the nature of the incdent and the steps being taken to resolve it.

GTBank serves millions of customers across Nigeria and other African countries, making this incident particularly concerning for its widespread user base.