Hackers have breached the database of Zenith Bank, one of Nigeria’s largest financial institutions, gaining access to limited customer information.
The bank confirmed the cyberattack in an email sent to customers on Tuesday, adding that the attackers accessed certain personal information, including customers’ email addresses and phone numbers.
The financial institution stressed that the incident involved only limited customer information, adding that its banking services and digital channels remain secure and fully operational.
Zenith Bank said it is investigating the attack, noting that its incident response protocols and other cybersecurity measures were immediately activated after the breach was discovered.
“As a precaution, we encourage our customers to remain vigilant against phishing emails, text messages, or phone calls, and to never disclose their password, PIN, One-Time Password (OTP), or other security credentials to anyone,” the bank said.
Zenith Bank said it remains committed to protecting customers’ information and thanked them for their continued trust, adding that investigations into the incident are ongoing.
