GTBank denies website cloning claims, confirms attempted domain breach

Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) has confirmed an attempted breach on its website domain, addressing recent claims that the bank's website had been cloned by hackers. The incident occurred shortly after GTBank renewed its domain name, leading to a temporary disruption in online services. This situation sparked concerns and rumors that the website had been compromised, potentially exposing customer data.

However, GTBank has strongly refuted these claims. In an official statement, the bank clarified that although there was an attempt to breach their domain, the website was not cloned, and customer data remains secure. GTBank emphasized that they do not store customer information on their website, thus ensuring that no data was compromised during the incident. The bank also reassured customers that their Information Security team is working diligently to restore full service.

The website is now operational, and GTBank continues to monitor the situation while maintaining robust security protocols to protect customer data.