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Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Credit card transaction company says morning’s payment problems caused by attack
Israel’s credit Automated Bank Services says this morning’s credit card payment problems experienced by people around the country were the result of a cyberattack.
Starting at 7 a.m., as a result of a denial-of-service attack, many bodies connected to the company through the internet experienced disruptions in processing transactions.
It says regular service was restored at 9:50 a.m.
ABS does not offer details on the identity or motive of the attackers.