The Central Bank of Uzbekistan announced the implementation of a system for the prompt exchange of information about cyber threats among financial market participants. This system was launched by the Central Bank's cybersecurity center, CERT-CBU, in collaboration with relevant state structures.
According to the system's operating principles, if any bank discovers a new risk indicator related to a cyberattack—such as a phishing link, a malicious website, a suspicious IP address, or another sign—this information is immediately transmitted to other participants.
This mechanism allows other banks and payment organizations to take necessary protective measures in a timely manner before a similar threat affects their systems or clients.
The Central Bank reported that all commercial banks in the country, payment system operators, currency exchange, the KATM credit bureau, and twenty payment organizations are currently connected to the system. Among the connected organizations are ATTO, Alif, Atmos, Beelab, Choyxona, Click, Freedom Pay, Open, Global Solutions, Oson, Paylov, Payme, Paynet, Payze, Plum Technologies, Infinity Pay, Sello, Uzbekiston Pochtasi, Uzum Nasiya, and Devhub.
The regulator emphasized that information about a new cyber threat identified by one organization serves as an early warning for the other participants in the financial market. This mechanism helps reduce the probability of cyber threats spreading throughout the entire financial system, ensures a quick response, and increases the effectiveness of user protection.
Furthermore, the Central Bank warned citizens against fraudsters who may call, pretending to be regulators' employees, and demand confidential bank card data, SMS confirmation codes, or ask to transfer money. The agency strongly urged people not to trust such calls and never disclose personal confidential information to anyone.