No cyberattacks on ATMs across country, clarifies 1LINK

1LINK, one of the largest interbank networks in Pakistan, has denied social media rumours that ATMs will be closed for the next two to three days on fears of a cyberattack.

The clarification came forward in a notification by 1LINK after social media was abuzz with rumours that ATMs would remain closed for a few days, asking customers to avoid using ATMs.

The message also warned people not to conduct any online transactions during this time and claimed that this alleged cyberattack report was also aired on BBC radio.

In its response, BBC Urdu also dismissed the claim that no such thing has been aired.

“Thus far, no cyber threat has been observed on the ATM and online banking ecosystem in this context, and the financial service industry remains vigilant as ever before,” the notification by 1LINK read.