National Bank of Angola hit by cyberattack, claims minimal impact

Representatives from the National Bank of Angola have reported that the bank's systems and data remained largely unaffected by the cyberattack that occurred on January 6. The National Bank of Angola plays a pivotal role in maintaining the stability and operational resilience of Angola's financial system. The financial institutions of Angola are currently functioning without any disruptions, according to the bank's statement.

The bank has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing cybersecurity measures aimed at ensuring the security, integrity, reliability, and availability of the information systems used by financial institutions. No details are disclosed about the nature of the attack, impacted systems or data breached.

Although no specific group has claimed responsibility for this attack, several smaller banks in Angola were previously targeted by the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group. This group also claimed an attack on Angola's national electric utility.