Network World

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Malware attacks that recently put the Polish banking sector on alert were part of a larger campaign that targeted financial organizations from more than 30 countries. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here They then injected code into them that redirected visitors to a custom exploit kit.

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Network World

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Fileless malware attacks, which were recently discovered in the networks of at least 140 banks, telecoms and governments, account for about 15% of known attacks today and have been around for years in different forms. A recent discovery of fileless malware was reported on Wednesday by researchers at Moscow-based Kaspersky Labs.

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Network World

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

The hackers behind a sophisticated attack campaign that has recently targeted financial organizations around the world have intentionally inserted Russian words and commands into their malware in an attempt to throw investigators off. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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Network World

APRIL 7, 2017

When the source code to a suspected Russian-made malware leaked online in 2013, guess who used it? On Friday, WikiLeaks released 27 documents that allegedly detail how the CIA customized its malware for Windows systems. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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Network World

AUGUST 29, 2016

Security researchers have found a sophisticated malware program that may have been used recently by a gang of hackers to steal more than US$350,000 from ATMs in Thailand. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here million Baht from 21 ATMs in the country. million Baht from 21 ATMs in the country.

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Network World

JULY 14, 2016

A new Trojan that can steal your payment data will also try to stymie you from alerting your bank. malware family. The malware works by first scanning the phone for specific banking apps. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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Network World

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

A notorious cybercriminal gang is tricking businesses into installing malware by calling their customer services representatives and convincing them to open malicious email attachments. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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Computerworld Vertical IT

APRIL 29, 2021

A terrifying new form of Android malware is running amok — stealing passwords, emptying bank accounts, and drinking all the grape soda from the refrigerators of unsuspecting Android phone owners. To read this article in full, please click here Holy floppin' hellfire, Henry! Have you heard? All right, so I made that last part up.

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Network World

OCTOBER 17, 2016

Cybercriminals have unleashed a new banking Trojan program on the internet and it bears striking similarities to Dyre, a malware threat believed to have been dead for almost a year. The new Trojan is called TrickBot and first appeared in September, targeting users of banks in Australia.

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Network World

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

A wave of attacks that have recently affected banks and other enterprises used open-source penetration testing tools loaded directly into memory instead of traditional malware, making their detection much harder. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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Network World

MARCH 29, 2017

The source code for a new Trojan program that targets banking services has been published online, offering an easy way for unskilled cybercriminals to launch potent malware attacks against users. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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Network World

JUNE 23, 2016

banks to rogue websites in order to hijack their accounts. GozNym is a relatively new threat, first discovered in April , and is based on the Nymaim malware dropper and the Gozi banking Trojan. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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Network World

JANUARY 10, 2017

The malware, known as Shamoon or Disttrack, is part of a family of destructive programs known as disk wipers. and in 2013 against several banks and broadcasting organizations in South Korea. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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Network World

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

Attackers who were trying to turn the Ask.com Toolbar into a malware dispensary got caught early on when their scheme was picked up by security services that were looking for anomalies. Once installed, the dropper would bring in secondary malware including banking Trojans and other online-fraud code, says Keith McCammon, CSO of Red Canary.

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Network World

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

A former CSO of the World Bank Treasury calls the SWIFT system outdated and open to malware attacks. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here Those vulnerabilities could lead to manipulation of financial transactions.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 28, 2021

In January 2021, the FBI and other international law enforcement agencies worked together to take down one of the world's most notorious malware strains, Emotet. Also change passwords and security questions for any accounts you may have stored in either your inbox or browser, especially those of higher value such as banking.".

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Network World

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Unfortunately, that makes you a high-risk candidate for a cyber attack at some point along the way, be it through malware , phishing , or hacking. Not to mention the sheer terror of knowing some hacker has complete and total access to virtually everything about you, including all of your banking and credit card information.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 6, 2023

Grimes has worked in the cybersecurity industry for more than 30 years, authoring 13 books and more than 1,300 articles. These attackers have criminal intent, as they'll lure in victims by claiming to be a friend, family member, bank, or other well-known companies and websites. Malware and attackers can "break in" in various ways.

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Network World

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Today's savvy bank robbers don't break into vaults looking for gold or diamonds: They're more likely to be hacking networks looking for access to the Swift payment system. In February, hackers exploited Bangladesh Bank's access to the Swift fund transfer network to steal US$81 million -- and almost got away with $951 million.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

This article does a good job of updating the variant that targets devices made my Taiwanese company QNAP. Here's an article we ran in February about a Deadbolt decryption key being released. The Yanluowang group is linked to "Evil Corp," the Lapsus$ gang (responsible for a recent Uber attack ), and FiveHands malware.

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CTOvision

APRIL 30, 2014

Related articles. What Makes a Great Mobile (Banking) App (thefinancialbrand.com). Google removes Android malware used to secretly mine bitcoin (mercurynews.com). The move indicates the competitive nature of online advertising. No one – not even Google – can afford to sit back on established models and software.

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Network World

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Law enforcement agencies have dismantled a major cybercriminal network responsible for malware-based attacks that have been harassing victims across the globe for years. The network, called Avalanche, operated as many as 500,000 infected computers on a daily basis and was responsible for delivering malware through phishing email attacks.

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

This article increases awareness for organizations seeking to enhance their digital risk posture against the increasing threat of ransomware (a type of malware) deployed by threat actors to prevent or limit users from accessing their system until a ransom is paid. Crystal Lister. million in 2015 to 638 million in 2016.

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Network World

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Security is a top priority at the Bank of Labor , but the financial institution updates its formal information security policy only once a year, maybe twice, regardless of what's happening in the ever-changing threat landscape. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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Dataconomy

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Whether shopping online for clothes or household goods, doing your banking, taxes, life administration and medical care, you can use the net for much you need to achieve. Viruses, malware, ransomware and other nefarious applications can cause havoc on networks, affecting personal, government or private commerce systems.

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Network World

JANUARY 27, 2017

Hacking into ATMs to steal money is nothing new, and there are malware programs built specifically for such machines that allow criminals to withdraw money using hidden commands. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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Network World

APRIL 11, 2017

High-profile hacking attacks might dominate the headlines, but one of the biggest risks to your security isn’t software vulnerabilities or malware—it’s phishing attacks. Phishing attacks usually come in the form of a fake email that appears to be from a legitimate source, such as your bank, employer or a website you use frequently.

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Network World

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

The researchers looked at whether such apps use any of the available countermeasures that would make it hard for attackers to hijack them when the devices they're installed on are infected with malware. Other types of applications, such as banking apps, have such protections.

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CTOvision

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Economic prosperity and light-speed growth in mobile banking in some countries have bypassed regional and local financial organizations’ ability to manage threats. As a result, phishing, ATM skimming and banking malware are no longer the sole concern of “Western” or multi-national financial firms. Related articles.

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Network World

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Anyone can use these tips, said Joe Stewart, director of malware research at SecureWorks. The goal is often to trick a victim into wiring funds to the scammer’s bank account. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here The goal is often to trick a victim into wiring funds to the scammer’s bank account.

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Cloud Musings

DECEMBER 14, 2014

million stolen from HSBC Bank A.S. The resulting breaches occur primarily through malware, including Trojan horses, adware, worms, viruses and downloaders [6]. Malware is malicious software created for egregious objectives. Malware is intended to be quiet and hidden as it enters environments and is executed.

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Network World

OCTOBER 11, 2016

A second hacking group is also trying to rob banks by exploiting the SWIFT money transfer system, following a US$81 million heist in February that used a similar approach. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here The cyberattacks have been going on since January and have been targeting companies in the U.S.,

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SecureWorld News

MAY 16, 2023

The city has a more established IT setup, including a full-time IT director, which many of the smaller towns lack, according to this Government Technology article. Municipalities have to hold massive amounts of PII [personally identifiable information] along with banking and payment card details. This is a great approach.

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Dataconomy

JANUARY 2, 2024

From defining the scope of breaches to exploring their multifaceted impacts and delving into strategies for prevention and compensation, this article serves as a helpful resource for comprehending the breadth and depth of data breaches in our modern landscape.

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Cloud Musings

FEBRUARY 1, 2015

Examples include banking information, confidential work-related items and provocative videos and photos. Mobile malware attacks are increasing, with 2014 exhibiting a 75 percent increase in Android malware attacks on devices. The mobile malware StealthGenie secretly monitors calls, texts and videos on mobile phones.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 7, 2023

In an article by CIVICUS , Stéphane Duguin is interviewed about the weaponization of technology and progress being made towards a UN Cybercrime Treaty. These are offences that are carried out online but could be committed without ICTs, such as banking fraud and data theft.

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Network World

JULY 22, 2016

While it sounds like industry hype, cybersecurity has actually become a boardroom issue and corporate boards understand industry-specific risks much better than technology gibberish about malware and exploits. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here This makes sense: Attacking a U.S.

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