Family Bank says no money lost in attempted hack

Family Bank has moved to reassure its customers that their funds are safe saying that no money was lost in an attempted hack of its systems.

In a statement to newsrooms, the bank’s Acting Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Charles Njuguna said that the illegal transactions which were limited to a few accounts were blocked.

“These were instantly obstructed by our protected I.T. framework. After quick inside examination by our group, we were rapidly ready to recognize (the) culprits,” said the CFO.

He added that the bank later reported the suspects who were rounded up and charged in court.

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On Thursday, two suspects were arraigned before Chief Magistrate Francis Andayi and charged with trying to steal from Family Bank and SBM Bank when it was Chase Bank.

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The matter will be heard on March 5,2019.