Cyberattack on NC SBI network under investigation

“In May, a cyberattack encrypted data on a server,” the statement read. “The incident affected a vendor-managed system. Immediately, measures were taken to repair the system. Upon detecting unusual activity, our cybersecurity team initiated protocols to mitigate the threat and secure the affected system. Fortunately, the breach did not affect other systems managed by the SBI, ensuring the security of our operations. It’s also important to note that no Personally Identifiable Information (PII) was accessed during the breach.”

“Our primary concern is the security and privacy of the sensitive information under our custody. We continue to implement additional security measures to prevent such incidents in the future and we are committed to maintaining the integrity of our systems.”