In recent events, Uzbekistan's financial sector faces heightened scrutiny following allegations of a massive cyber attack on the HUMO payment system. While HUMO vehemently denies any security breaches, citizens' reports of unauthorized transactions.
On November 14, reports surfaced on several Telegram channels claiming that hackers stole UZS 57bn (over $4.7mn) from HUMO bank cards in a coordinated attack on Uzbekistan's banks. However, both HUMO and the National Interbank Processing Center swiftly denied the allegations, labeling the information as false and emphasizing the adherence to robust security measures. The Central Bank also confirmed that local banks and payment systems had not fallen victim to a cyber attack.
Despite official assurances, citizens who contacted 'Daryo' came forward with troubling accounts. One of the victims detailed an incident where he received unauthorized confirmation codes in the early hours of the morning, leading to the withdrawal of significant sums from his bank account. His claims highlight not only potential vulnerabilities in the system but also the aftermath of such incidents, where affected individuals struggle for resolution and support.
His attempts to address the issue with the "Unired" and "Universalbank" application support yielded little success. The reported lack of responsiveness and assistance from bank employees raises questions about the effectiveness of existing channels for resolving cybersecurity-related concerns. This situation is further complicated by the reported identification with a different passport in Khalilov's account, adding layers of complexity to the alleged security lapse.
In response to the situation, he turned to law enforcement, submitting applications to 102 (Cyber Crimes Department) and 1102 (Ministry of Internal Affairs). However, the perceived lack of progress in resolving such cases has left victims frustrated and disillusioned.
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