Nepal Rastra Bank, Nagarik App websites still down
Summary
Most government websites in Nepal have returned online after security patches were installed following a PHP vulnerability, but Nepal Rastra Bank, the Medical Education Commission and Nagarik App are still down. The outage has disrupted exchange-rate access and some banking and public services, though officials say core banking systems were not affected.
Key Points
- Most government websites that were taken offline after a PHP security flaw was discovered have resumed operations following updates and testing.
- Nepal Rastra Bank’s website, the Medical Education Commission and Nagarik App remain unavailable, disrupting access to exchange rates and some public services.
- Banks and financial institutions temporarily shut down websites and internet-connected systems as a precaution, affecting online banking, KYC updates and some payment services.
- Authorities said the shutdowns were preventive measures and there is no public evidence of stolen customer funds or leaked personal information.
