The Banking and Financial Council (CBF) denies any damage to internal information systems of Tunisian banks, following rumors of data leakage. Investigations carried out with the authorities confirm the lack of infiltration, while customers are called upon to remain vigilant in the face of the risks linked to their personal terminals.
Faced with rumors circulating in the media and on social networks concerning a possible leakage of banking data, the banking and financial advice (CBF) wanted to clarify the situation. In a statement published Tuesday, June 9, 2025, the CBF claims that no affecting internal banking information systems has been detected.
The surveys carried out by the CBF bank certificate, in collaboration with the financial establishments concerned and the competent authorities, confirmed that the computer systems of Tunisian banks have not been infiltrated or victims of attack.
According to the advice, the origin of suspected access only concerns personal terminals of certain customers. The CBF stresses that Tunisian banks have robust safety devices, in accordance with international standards, to protect their information systems.
The Banking CERT reacted quickly from May 29, 2025 by launching banking alerts, supporting their investigations and organizing coordination meetings with the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) and the National Cybersecurity Agency (ANCS).
The banking and financial advice also calls customers to vigilance by recommending several good practices, in particular: never communicate its access codes by email, telephone or SMS, regularly change your passwords, and update its equipment and antivirus.
Finally, the CBF ensures that the banks, via the bank certificate and in close collaboration with the national authorities, remain fully mobilized to guarantee the security of customer accounts and strengthen the protection of online services. The Council reaffirms its commitment to strengthen digital confidence in financial services and to fight all forms of cybercrime.
