The BRH prohibits financial institutions from negotiating cyberattack ransoms
Haiti's financial institutions are not authorized to enter into negotiations with cybercriminals demanding ransom payments. According to Juno7, the Bank of the Republic of Haiti issued a public notice on Monday, October 19, 2026, to warn against the cyber risks facing the national financial sector, in a context of a global and regional increase in hacking.
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Required guidelines in the event of an incident
When an attack occurs, the central bank recommends the immediate activation of business continuity measures and contingency plans. Financial entities must use the results of forensic technical examinations to strengthen the protection of their networks. The regulatory body emphasizes the absolute necessity of safeguarding confidential user information and deposited funds.
Evolution of risk and regulatory actions
According to the BRH, the scale of these cyberattacks has become unprecedented over the last five years. The regulatory institution indicates that since 2023, it has been focusing its efforts on upgrading technological infrastructure, training personnel, and raising awareness about digital dangers in order to increase the resilience of operational systems.
Source: Juno7
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