Circular Regarding Internet Hacking Operations No. 4639/4/2/10 dated 2012/4/24

The Central Bank of Jordan instructs licensed banks to exercise heightened caution and implement necessary measures to prevent internet hacking incidents related to money exchange and financial transfers, following complaints received from the Jordanian Money Changers Association. Banks are required to take all appropriate actions to mitigate the risk of such unauthorized operations occurring within their systems.

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In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

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Number: 4639/10/2/14
Date: 5/6/1433 AH
Corresponding to: 26/4/2012 AD

Circular to Licensed Banks

We have been informed by the Jordanian Money Changers Association of some telephone complaints indicating the existence of internet hacking operations related to money exchange and financial transfers. Please exercise caution and take all necessary measures to prevent such operations from occurring at your institutions.

Please accept our highest regards,

The Governor
Dr. Ziad Friez

P.O. Box 37, Amman 11118, Jordan • Phone: 4630301 • Fax: 4638889, 463973, 4639731 • E-mail: info@cbj.gov.jo • Website: www.cbj.gov.jo Form (1/1/10/17)

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