Mysuru: Amidst reports that India is among the worst affected countries from the ‘Wanna Cry ransomware’ attack, several ATMs in city were closed as a preventive measure against the cyber attack. However, bank officials have denied that the ATMs have been closed due to cyber attack. Not taking the threats lightly, banks are on high alert and taken measures to prevent hacking.
Speaking to Star of Mysore, Lead Bank Manager K.N. Shivalingaiah said that in Mysuru city there are over 520 ATMs and there are over 733 ATMs in the district including the ones in city. “These ATMs have been closed due to other reasons like want of cash. There have been mass withdrawals before the weekend started and soon after the cyber attack news spread,” he said.
