Nepal Rastra Bank Temporarily Shuts Down Website and Digital Services Following Global Security Risks
Nepal Rastra Bank has temporarily suspended its official website and associated digital services in response to a critical global web technology (PHP) security vulnerability. Issuing a notice on Friday, the central bank apologized for the inconvenience caused and directed banking and financial institutions to maintain high vigilance. Stakeholders have been advised to refer to the central bank's official social media channels for essential updates during this period.
KATHMANDU — Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has temporarily suspended its official website and other digital services to address a critical global security vulnerability identified in PHP web technology. Issuing a public notice on Friday, the central bank clarified that the services were proactively shut down as a precautionary measure to prevent potential cyberattacks or data breaches.
NRB expressed its regret to stakeholders across the banking and financial sectors, as well as the general public, for the inconvenience caused by the temporary service disruption. During this period, the central bank has requested users to follow its official social media platforms for essential announcements and updates.
Furthermore, the central bank urged all relevant financial entities to exercise heightened cybersecurity vigilance to mitigate potential risks. NRB specifically directed the following organizations to strengthen their servers and systems and intensify routine security monitoring:
- Banks and Financial Institutions (BFIs)
- Payment System Operators (PSOs)
- Payment Service Providers (PSPs)
- Remittance Companies
According to NRB, full digital services will be restored only after comprehensive system security audits and enhancements are completed.