An investigation is now underway in relation to attempts to hack into the Fiji National Provident Fund system which were made last month.

FNPF Chief Executive Officer, Aisake Taito has assured members that no classified member or financial information was compromised during the failed attempt. 

Taito said their IT security system, which had detected the unsuccessful attempt has been further strengthened. 

He added that as custodians of members' retirement savings and financial information, the Fund is fully aware of its duty to protect it from those who may wish to use this information for illegal purposes. 

Taito further said they have stringent measures and procedures in place to reduce the possibility of any such breaches.

The matter has been referred to the police.

Meanwhile, Police Chief Operations Officer, ACP Rusiate Tudravu is expected to comment later.


Story by: Praneeta Prakash