THE Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) has assured the public that a recent cyber incident was identified and contained with no impact on financial data or banking systems.
BPNG Governor Ms. Elizabeth Genia (pictured) in a statement today stated that, on February 21, BPNG’s cybersecurity team detected unusual network activity within an isolated test environment and separate from critical network infrastructure.
However, she said the issue was fully contained and resolved by February 23, with no disruption to banking operations or stakeholder data.
“This incident is unrelated to a recent cybersecurity event elsewhere in Papua New Guinea,” Ms. Genia said.
“The two events were entirely separate, employing different methods and targeting different systems.
“At all times, BPNG’s banking operations, financial systems, and stakeholder data remained secure.”
As part of its ongoing commitment to cybersecurity, the Governor said BPNG continues to strengthen its security framework through enhanced monitoring and international collaboration, ensuring its systems remain secure against emerging threats.
She said all essential banking services remain fully operational and protected by internationally recognised security measures.
Ms. Elizabeth Genia added that BPNG remains committed to maintaining the highest security standards and safeguarding the stability of Papua New Guinea’s financial system.