Bank Accounts Hacked; ‘Hackers From Abroad Trying To Access Bank Accounts in Kuwait’

Commercial Bank of Kuwait has detected an attempt by unidentified persons to break into the personal accounts of a limited number of customers from outside the country, reports Al-Shahed daily.

The Commercial Bank of Kuwait confirmed all precautionary measures have been taken to foil such attempts and protect the rights of the customers and the safety of the accounts of its clients and their money.
A reliable source at the institution said the bank has sophisticated protection systems. The bank advises clients to change their ATM PIN numbers from time to time.
KD 3,000 withdrawn: An unknown individual withdrew KD 3,000 from the bank account of a Kuwaiti citizen via ATM, says Al-Seyassah. According to security sources, the Kuwaiti citizen was surprised to receive a text message from the bank about the withdrawal of KD 3,000 from his bank account. He immediately went to the bank and informed them about the message. The Public Prosecution was informed and he registered a case. Investigations have been launched to find the unknown suspect.
Meanwhile, a Tunisian woman filed a case at Hawally Police Station against an acquaintance, accusing him of hitting her with a sharp object, stealing her bank card, forcing her to reveal her secret pin and stealing KD 90 from her in front of a local bank in Hawally area. She provided securitymen with his name and mobile name, using which securitymen have launched investigations to find and arrest him.
SOURCE: Bank Accounts Hacked; ‘Hackers From Abroad Trying To Access Bank Accounts in Kuwait’