Libya’s Central Bank Contained Cyberattack, Investigates Dark Web Data Leak Libya’s Central Bank (CBL) confirmed a cyberattack detected three weeks ago, which temporarily disrupted key banking and accounting systems. Emergency measures were immediately activated to contain the breach, and core services including customer accounts remain fully operational and unaffected. Reports of leaked financial data surfaced online following the incident, prompting the CBL to investigate potential exposure on the dark web. The bank stated it would not engage with extortion demands and is conducting both technical and criminal probes in collaboration with international experts. While the nature of the leaked data is still under analysis, the CBL emphasized that financial assets and customer accounts remain secure. The attack follows earlier disruptions in the country’s financial sector, though no direct link to the current breach has been confirmed. The incident underscores ongoing cybersecurity challenges in Libya’s critical infrastructure.