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Why do banks go down?
Bank outages often stem from software glitches or network issues, not external attacks. While Revolut and Lloyds haven't detailed the cause, such problems can disrupt internal systems, making it impossible for customers to access services. Banks invest heavily in resilience, but even robust systems can experience unexpected failures.
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