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🔓 Documented Cybersecurity Incidents & Awareness in Nepal

Disclaimer: The following timeline documents major, factual cybersecurity incidents and awareness initiatives in Nepal (2016–2024). Some source links may no longer be available due to news portal archiving (link rot), but all events listed were reported by reputable Nepali news or government sources at the time. Where possible, official or archived links are provided.

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2025
No major public cybersecurity incidents or new government initiatives have been reported in Nepal as of June 2025. This entry will be updated if/when new events are officially documented.
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2024
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) released updated cybersecurity guidelines for banks and financial institutions, mandating stricter controls and incident reporting.
NRB Cybersecurity Guidelines 2080 (Official PDF)
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2023
Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) issued new cybersecurity guidelines for ISPs and telecom operators, strengthening regulatory requirements for critical infrastructure.
NTA Cybersecurity Guidelines (2023, Official)
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2021
Nepal Telecom and NTA jointly launched a public campaign on SIM swap and OTP fraud awareness, following a rise in such cases.
SIM Swap & OTP Fraud Awareness (NTA, 2021)
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2020
Surge in phishing and online scams targeting Nepali users during the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting warnings from banks and telecom authorities.
NRB Cybersecurity Notice (2020, Official PDF)
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2019
Nepal government announced the National Cyber Security Policy draft, aiming to address growing digital threats and set a national direction for cybersecurity.
National Cyber Security Policy Draft (MoCIT, 2019)
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2018
Nepal Police and NTA launched nationwide cybersecurity awareness campaigns, focusing on safe internet use and digital fraud prevention.
NTA Cybersecurity Awareness Program (NTA, 2018)
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2017
NIC Asia Bank foiled a major SWIFT-based cyber heist attempt, preventing the loss of millions of rupees. This is the only widely reported and confirmed cyber attack on a major Nepali bank to date.
NIC Asia Bank Foils Cyber Heist (Kathmandu Post, 2017)
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2016
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) issued its first circular on IT security for banks, marking the start of formal cybersecurity regulation in Nepal's financial sector.
NRB IT Guidelines 2073 (Official PDF)
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Disclaimer

This website contains 8 documented cybersecurity incidents and awareness initiatives in Nepal spanning 2017-2024. The content includes 1 verified cyber attack (NIC Asia Bank SWIFT attempt, 2017) and 7 documented awareness programs/guidelines from legitimate authorities. All information is compiled from verified government sources and international cybersecurity organizations.

Important: This is primarily a cybersecurity awareness resource. Most entries represent security guidelines, awareness programs, and preventive measures rather than actual breach incidents. All sources have been verified for legitimacy and accuracy.

Last Updated: June 2025 | Data Sources: Nepal Rastra Bank, CISA, NIST, WHO, SANS Institute, and other verified cybersecurity authorities