BSE and NSE have blocked these users from accessing Indian Stock market websites; 'Based on ...,' says BSE spokesperson

Leading stock exchanges BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) and NSE (National Stock Exchange) have taken several precautionary measures as tensions mount between India and Pakistan. According to a news report by PTI, both NSE and BSE have blocked their websites for international users. Explaining the rationale behind the decision, a BSE spokesperson said, "BSE, being a critical market infrastructure institution (MII), proactively and continuously monitors risks at domestic and international levels for potential cyber threats."

He further elaborated that, "Based on such monitoring of cyber traffic, as a precautionary and protective measure, websites and locations are blocked to protect users and systems. The monitoring is dynamic, and access is restored on a case-by-case basis, subject to an assessment of the threat."

To avenge the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir 's Pahalgam on April 22, Indian Armed Forces carried out Operation Sindoor on May 7 on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. This included the Jaish-e-Mohammad stronghold of Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba's base Muridke.

BSE critical advisory to stateholders
BSE has also issued a critical advisory to market participants following a cybersecurity alert from the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In). The BSE advisory which an ongoing cyber threat campaign specifically targeting organizations within India's Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector.

The advisory serves as a precautionary measure, urging market participants to bolster their cybersecurity defenses against potential high-impact cyber-attacks, including ransomware, supply chain intrusions, Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks, website defacements, and malware.