Iran says card-based banking hit by cyberattack on three lenders

Iran’s state-owned banking technology provider says attacks disrupted services at Bank Melli, Bank Saderat and Bank Tejarat. This had prompted a temporary suspension of all card-related operations at the three banks to prevent further unauthorised access, the company told state TV, with cybersecurity teams working to restore normal operations. The company’s public relations head said ATM services, point-of-sale terminals and mobile applications linked to card systems were all affected.