The official Facebook page of Islami Bank Bangladesh was hacked early Friday, with the attackers posting a threatening message and altering the page’s profile and cover photos.
A hacking group calling itself ‘Team MS 47OX’ claimed responsibility in a post at 5:42 am , stating they were monitoring the bank’s activities and warning of potential cyber-attacks on its website and social media channels.
Although the page name remained unchanged, the visuals were replaced with images associated with the group. Several users also reported seeing unusual posts around the time of the breach.
Nazrul Islam, head of public relations at Islami Bank, confirmed the incident, saying the page was hacked in the early hours and that the bank’s IT team is working to restore full control.
This incident highlights growing cybersecurity vulnerabilities in Bangladesh’s financial sector, which has increasingly come to rely on digital platforms for customer interaction and transactions.
Cybersecurity experts warn that the breach underscores the urgent need for banks to bolster their digital defenses, as hacking groups continue to target the country’s critical financial infrastructure.
