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Cyber Hack Finance Ministry

5 posts 5 threadsApr 22, 10:00 PM 0 2 3

Sri Lankan Finance Ministry reported a cyber attack targeting the External Resources Department, with hackers allegedly stealing USD 2.5 million. Multiple officials have been suspended, and an investigation is ongoing.

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NewsWire 🇱🇰 @NewsWireLK23:16

🚨 Sri Lanka Finance Ministry confirms hackers breached a government system linked to foreign payments. ▪️ External Resources Department targeted ▪️ USD 2.5 million reportedly stolen ▪️ Several officials suspended ▪️ Investigation underway Read : https://t.co/GmymRGukB9 https://t.co/AomiuMqEUg

Maldives Security Desk @mvsdesk23:25

#BREAKING USD 2.5M reportedly diverted during debt repayment. How did verification fail at multiple levels? Were safeguards ignored or bypassed? Is this cyber fraud alone, or possible insider involvement? #Cyberattack #SriLanka #Security https://t.co/bmx0yVIOIC

Muhammadh Hameez @HameezExE23:07

It’s no longer just about our data, now it’s about the money. When are we taking Cyber Security seriously? #lka https://t.co/0zpK6hejAQ

NewsWire 🇱🇰 @NewsWireLK23:00

Sri Lanka Finance Ministry confirms cyber hackers stole funds https://t.co/Sr2HBjB47K

Ada Derana @adaderana22:19

Finance Ministry says investigations underway after hackers breached a dept’s computer system Read more: https://t.co/WN94rwzEZr #lka #srilanka #adaderana #news #lanka #srilankanews #Finance #Ministry #hackers https://t.co/YuFzCzOiyp