Overview

• Punjab National Bank and other financial institutions have activated 24-hour cyber war rooms to defend against potential cyberattacks following India's missile strikes under Operation Sindoor.
• Banks have fortified security at branches near border areas and ensured the safety of staff in response to heightened risks of counterattacks.
• ATMs in border regions have been stocked with additional cash to prevent shortages for customers during the escalating tensions.
• Leading stock exchanges BSE and NSE have restricted international website access as a precautionary measure against cyber threats.
• The Indian military's Operation Sindoor targeted nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, intensifying geopolitical and financial sector vigilance.