SecureWorld News

JULY 27, 2023

A new study from Uptycs has uncovered an increase in the distribution of information stealing malware. The 17-page report has a wealth of information, including the impact of stealers, the lifecycle of a stealer, the workflow of a stealer, and statistics around the stealers trending in 2023.

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Network World

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

The discovery of malware on computers and servers of several Polish banks has put the country's financial sector on alert over potential compromises. It's not clear what the malware's end goal is, but in at least one case it was used to exfiltrate data from a bank's computer to an external server.

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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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SecureWorld News

JUNE 13, 2023

Critical Start today released its biannual Cyber Intelligence Report, featuring the top threats observed in the first half of 2023 and emerging cybersecurity trends impacting the healthcare, financial services, and state and local government industries. The new Beep malware is top of mind for organizations and individuals.

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Computer Weekly

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Cyber crime is still a significant risk to individuals and organisations, a report claims, with the top threats including business email compromise, ransomware, and banking and mobile malware

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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. million Baht from 21 ATMs in the country. million Baht from 21 ATMs in the country. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 26, 2020

A required tax software for some Western companies with Chinese offices comes with a free bonus: pre-installed malware. That's what happened to a number of Western companies establishing new offices in China, according to a report on the incident from TrustWave Spider Labs. Tax software package includes 'GoldenSpy' backdoor.

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CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 20, 2022

In fact, CIO has reported that it takes only a few minutes for experienced hackers to set up a social engineering attack against enterprises (and their managed service providers) that consider themselves to be secure and protected. Deploy email authentication standards on enterprise email servers to check and verify inbound emails.

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CTOvision

DECEMBER 19, 2014

As for me, the most important thing the FBI report tells us all is that organizations should take steps now to enhance their defense. Here is what the FBI had to report : Update on Sony Investigation. Sony reported this incident within hours, which is what the FBI hopes all companies will do when facing a cyber attack.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) just published its Threat Landscape 2020 report. First, however, let's look at the top 15 cyber threats organizations face right now, according to the report: Malware. Trends in Malware attacks. 46,5%_of all malware in e-mail messages found in ‘.docx’

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CIO Business Intelligence

APRIL 17, 2023

As consumers embrace ecommerce, digital banking, and online payment applications, the risk of fraud and other financial crimes has increased dramatically. And for every dollar lost to fraud, banks spend over $4 on recovery fees, legal fees, and other expenses. The stakes for financial organizations are growing as well. In 2021, U.S.

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Dataconomy

OCTOBER 18, 2023

In the world of cybersecurity, a new threat has emerged – an Android banking trojan known as SpyNote. Once infiltrates your device, it embarks on a covert mission to pilfer text messages and sensitive banking data. Use Antivirus Software: Install reputable antivirus or anti-malware software on your device.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 6, 2023

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. If you detect a phishing email, make sure to avoid all links, and report them!

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Dataconomy

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

IBM’s 2023 Cost of Data Breach report shows customers bear damages as companies pass costs through increased prices. Types of Cyber Attacks Ransomware A potent malware, Ransomware is now the preferred tool for cybercriminals. In 2023, Cloudflare reported a 117% spike in these attacks. It accounts for 39.6%

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

This report dives into how this growing tactic works, including how NAS boxes are vulnerable due to their "plug-and-play" nature for network attached storage. Cisco reports stolen data. Here's one report of the incident. This article does a good job of updating the variant that targets devices made my Taiwanese company QNAP.

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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. SonicWall reported a 167 percent increase in ransomware attacks from 3.8

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 11, 2023

No charging station is safe, apparently, as the FBI is warning travelers looking to charge their devices in airports, hotels, and coffee shops that "juice jacking" is a thing—as bad actors are using public chargers and even free cables and charging plugs to infect phones and other devices with malware.

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The Verge

MARCH 8, 2021

On Friday, cybersecurity journalists Brian Krebs and Andy Greenberg reported that as many as 30,000 organizations had been compromised in an unprecedented email server hack, believed to have originated from a state-sponsored Chinese hacking group known as Hafnium.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 29, 2021

TrickBot operation leaves millions of systems infected with malware. Collaborating with a network of knowledgeable cybercriminals, TrickBot's design led to millions of computers all over the world becoming infected with this Trojan malware—and no industry was safe. Attorney Bridget M. RELATED] Why Did the U.S.

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CTOvision

APRIL 30, 2014

Google upgrades AdWords: automated billing, bulk actions, advanced reporting (venturebeat.com). What Makes a Great Mobile (Banking) App (thefinancialbrand.com). Google removes Android malware used to secretly mine bitcoin (mercurynews.com). Sharing the latest AdWords innovations (adwords.blogspot.com).

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SecureWorld News

JULY 28, 2020

A Chinese bank forced two organizations, a UK-based technology and software vendor and a major financial institution, to download a software package in order to pay local taxes. But the bank left out a critical detail about the software: it included malware.". FBI issues new warning against Chinese tax software.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 7, 2022

Those numbers represent the projected growth of chatbot interactions among banking customers between 2019 to 2023 and the cost savings from 862 hours less of work by support personnel, according to research by Juniper Research. One example is the ability to identify words or phrases used by malware bots.

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Cloud Musings

DECEMBER 14, 2014

million stolen from HSBC Bank A.S. A mid-year breach report from Risk Based Security and the OSF [4] cited that 59% of reported attacks were in the business sector, followed by 16.1% A mid-year breach report from Risk Based Security and the OSF [4] cited that 59% of reported attacks were in the business sector, followed by 16.1%

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SecureWorld News

MAY 7, 2023

They're typically carried out via email, messaging apps, and social media, and are masked as sent from trustworthy sources like banks and governmental organizations. The email would include an attachment that when clicked installs malware that steals the individual's sensitive information.

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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.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 9, 2021

Now, Malwarebytes and Trustwave are reporting that other hackers are taking advantage of the situation by starting a phishing campaign. The downloaded executable file and the executable attached to the spams are the same file—CobaltStrike malware.". Below is an example. Both a malicious link and attachment are contained in the spams.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

It began as a trojan virus and evolved from the Dyre trojan, which initially focused on online banking fraud. Over time, Trickbot transformed into a highly modular malware suite, offering its operators the versatility to engage in various malicious cyber activities, including ransomware attacks. businesses and individuals.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2023

of polled executives report that their organizations' accounting and financial data were targeted by cyber adversaries.” Common Types of Cyber Attacks Common techniques that criminal hackers use to penetrate systems include social engineering, password attacks, malware, and exploitation of software vulnerabilities.

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Dataconomy

JUNE 27, 2023

Neglecting cyber hygiene can make individuals and organizations more vulnerable to cyberattacks, such as malware infections, data breaches, and identity theft ( Image credit ) There is a cyber hygiene checklist you need to follow Cyber hygiene is not merely an option but a necessity in our digital age.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 2, 2021

Phishing attempts come via email where scammers use different social engineering tactics to pose as a reputable sender like the IRS, your bank or brokerage firm. When successful, these phishing scammers can gain access to important accounts such as your email or bank accounts and can result in identity theft, financial loss, or both.".

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Does a member of the finance department have to contact the bank to request the transfer be stopped, or who else can? Law enforcement also has experience dealing with BEC matters and working with banks, which may increase the likelihood of recovery. • Is there a way to directly contact the employee after hours if it's an emergency?

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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. Hong Kong, Australia, and other countries, according to a Tuesday report from security firm Symantec.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 9, 2023

According to a PwC report , one in three consumers (32%) say they will walk away from a brand they love after just one bad experience. And out of these, my favourite app is a local banking app. Unlike personal relationships, loyalty in the consumer world can be surprisingly transitory. It’s one app that I feel was designed just for me.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

According to a report , when he clicked on the link in the bogus invite, it installed malware onto his computer. And they turned their reading into profits: the hackers acted like representatives of the company and authorized millions of dollars in transfers to foreign banks accounts. This time $2.5

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The Accidental Successful CIO

JUNE 23, 2021

Computing devices, too, are moving in and out of the company network, with employees bringing their laptops onto company networks and then taking them back home – where they’re much more exposed to hackers and can easily get infected with malware. Dealing With The New Workplace Reality. Will quarantining work on a continuing basis?

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CTOvision

DECEMBER 19, 2014

See the interview here: Tactics Not Malware Are the Story. Most corporate hacks we see are focused on either customer data (credit cards, medical records, social security numbers, passwords, bank account information, email addresses) or company proprietary documents. A defining moment that causes significant change in behavior.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 9, 2021

Now, Malwarebytes and Trustwave are reporting that other hackers are taking advantage of the situation by starting a phishing campaign. The downloaded executable file and the executable attached to the spams are the same file—CobaltStrike malware.". Below is an example. Both a malicious link and attachment are contained in the spams.

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