To: All Licensed Banks

Operating in the Sultanate of Oman

After Compliments,

Sub: Security of Electronic Banking Systems

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Central Bank of Oman has been alerting banks from time to time with regard to safety and security of all electronic banking channels, including online banking/ Internet banking , phone/ mobile banking, cards and POS systems. As the use of electronic banking channels for banking transactions have become more widespread , security of the systems used by the banks for the purpose has assumed increased critical importance.