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Jammu & Kashmir Bank Warns Customers Not to Share Passwords in New Cyber‑Security Advisory
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 01:03 PM
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The Jammu and Kashmir Bank has issued a cyber‑security advisory urging its customers to keep passwords confidential and avoid sharing them with anyone.
The Jammu and Kashmir Bank released a cyber‑security advisory urging its clientele to treat passwords as private information and not disclose them to anyone, including friends or relatives. The notice stresses that sharing login credentials can expose accounts to fraud and unauthorized transactions.
Customers are advised to create strong, unique passwords for their banking portals and to enable two‑factor authentication wherever available. The bank also cautions users against responding to unsolicited messages or calls that request personal details, labeling such attempts as typical phishing tactics.
The advisory comes amid a broader rise in cyber‑crime targeting financial institutions across the country. The bank urges anyone who suspects suspicious activity on their account to contact its dedicated helpline immediately.
By reinforcing basic digital hygiene, the bank hopes to safeguard its customers’ assets and maintain confidence in its online services.
Customers are advised to create strong, unique passwords for their banking portals and to enable two‑factor authentication wherever available. The bank also cautions users against responding to unsolicited messages or calls that request personal details, labeling such attempts as typical phishing tactics.
The advisory comes amid a broader rise in cyber‑crime targeting financial institutions across the country. The bank urges anyone who suspects suspicious activity on their account to contact its dedicated helpline immediately.
By reinforcing basic digital hygiene, the bank hopes to safeguard its customers’ assets and maintain confidence in its online services.