Finance Ministry asks RBI, UPI, others to stay alert for potential cyberattack amid tension with Pakistan

As tensions between India and Pakistan have intensified following Pakistan's targeted missile and drone strikes on various Indian cities late on the evening of May 8, the Indian government is taking every step necessary to provide a strong response. The Indian Armed Forces have retaliated decisively against the Pakistani attacks and have put key establishments on high alert. To enhance security measures, the Finance Ministry has instructed major financial institutions, including the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), banks, and the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), to remain vigilant and bolster their cybersecurity efforts to safeguard the country’s financial institutions and digital payment infrastructure, as reported by Money Control.

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