Why is the banking sector often targeted by state-sponsored cyberattacks during periods of heightened geopolitical tension?

By Ahmed Akber

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Last Updated 13 Aug 2026

A. To secure international trade routes

B. To destabilize the economy and erode public trust

C. To facilitate diplomatic negotiations

D. To increase the liquidity of central bank reserves

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