More Than 40 Banks Worldwide Hit by Malware Campaign
IT Toolbox
DECEMBER 22, 2023
IBM’s security team first detected the malware campaign in March 2023. The post More Than 40 Banks Worldwide Hit by Malware Campaign appeared first on Spiceworks.
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IT Toolbox
DECEMBER 22, 2023
IBM’s security team first detected the malware campaign in March 2023. The post More Than 40 Banks Worldwide Hit by Malware Campaign appeared first on Spiceworks.
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
Some banking malware targets mobile devices and can quickly steal money from banking accounts. Meet Xenomorph, a new malware targeting Android and more than 50 banking and financial applications.
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Tech Republic Security
JUNE 21, 2022
A new banking Trojan dubbed "Malibot" pretends to be a cryptomining application to spread between Android phones. The post New Android banking malware disguises as crypto app to spread appeared first on TechRepublic. While only active now in Spain and Italy, it could begin targeting Americans.
Tech Republic Security
MARCH 29, 2023
Learn how to protect your organization and users from this Android banking trojan. The post Nexus Android malware targets 450 financial applications appeared first on TechRepublic.
Tech Republic Security
MARCH 17, 2022
A new Android mobile malware dubbed Escobar has hit the cybercrime underground market. The post Escobar mobile malware targets 190 banking and financial apps, steals 2FA codes appeared first on TechRepublic. Read more about it and see how to protect yourself from this threat.
CIO Business Intelligence
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
The generative AI revolution has the power to transform how banks operate. Banks are increasingly turning to AI to assist with a wide range of tasks, from customer onboarding to fraud detection and risk regulation. So, as they leap into AI, banks must first ensure that their data is AI-ready. Generative AI, Innovation
Tech Republic Security
DECEMBER 8, 2021
The initial apps in Google Play were safe, but the creators found a way around the Play Store's protections to install malware on Android users' devices. Here's how it happened and how to stay safe.
TechSpot
APRIL 26, 2023
The Gootloader malware originated from the Gootkit banking trojan, which has been active against European targets since 2010. The malicious operation allows third-party criminals to put their malware (especially ransomware) into a compromised network. Read Entire Article
SecureWorld News
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
A sophisticated form of mobile malware dubbed "GoldPickaxe" has been uncovered, which collects facial recognition data to produce deepfake videos, enabling hackers to bypass biometric authentication protections on banking apps. The malware has been active since 2023, specifically targeting victims in Vietnam and Thailand.
CTOvision
JANUARY 23, 2019
Trojan malware attacks against business targets have rocketed in the last year, as cybercriminals alter their tactics away from short-term gain and in-your-face ransomware attacks towards more subtle, long-term campaigns with the aim of stealing information including banking information, personal data, and even intellectual property.
SecureWorld News
AUGUST 8, 2022
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) providing details on the top malware strains of 2021. The top malware strains in 2021 included remote access Trojans (RATs), banking Trojans, information stealers, and ransomware.
Tech Republic Security
JANUARY 22, 2020
The cybercriminals behind the powerful banking malware have turned their attention to government targets like Sen. Cory Booker.
SecureWorld News
JUNE 23, 2023
Army's Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is urging military personnel to be on the lookout for unsolicited, suspicious smartwatches in the mail, warning that the devices could be rigged with malware. You're compromising your personal and/or professional data with malware." Worst case?
Gizmodo
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
As an ongoing political crisis continues to roil Ukraine, the nation’s banks and government agencies have been struck with disruptive cyberattacks for the second time in two weeks. Read more.
SecureWorld News
JULY 27, 2023
A new study from Uptycs has uncovered an increase in the distribution of information stealing malware. Newly discovered stealer families include modules that specifically steal logs from MFA applications, like the Rhadamanthys malware. Examining the dark web reveals that infostealer malware has become increasingly widespread.
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.
The Verge
JUNE 5, 2021
The US Department of Justice has charged a Latvian woman for her role in allegedly developing the Trickbot malware, which was responsible for infecting millions of computers, targeting schools, hospitals, public utilities, and governments, the agency said in a news release. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge.
CTOvision
FEBRUARY 27, 2019
Digital attackers deployed this disguise in the hopes that employees at the targeted bank would click on a link to a malicious PHP file out of alarm. Sucuri researchers discovered that the campaign sent out malicious emails masquerading as a confirmation for a recent transaction.
Network World
MAY 27, 2016
Malware links suggest that North Korean hackers might be behind recent attacks against several Asian banks, including the theft of US$81 million from the Bangladesh central bank earlier this year. The same malware was also previously linked to an attempted theft of $1 million from Tien Phong Bank in Vietnam.
Gizmodo
JANUARY 27, 2022
Research published earlier this week shows that a nasty Android banking malware has evolved, bringing with it a number of alarming new features—including the ability to factory reset your device after stealing your money. Read more.
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. There are also similarities to tools previously used by a group of attackers known in the security industry as Lazarus.
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.
SecureWorld News
JUNE 15, 2020
If you help an employee secure the personal accounts of their family and friends, good cyber practices can become a relevant concern that they learn to take seriously. Department of Justice alert: rogue banking apps and trojans. The coronavirus made visiting the bank impossible for a time, and now reliance on banking apps has soared.
Tech Republic Security
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
A flaw in the MSHTML engine that lets an attacker use a malicious Office document to install malware is currently being used against the energy, industrial, banking, medical tech, and other sectors.
Tech Republic Security
APRIL 7, 2022
The phony apps attempted to deliver malware designed to steal account credentials and banking information, Check Point Research says. The post Malicious Android apps found masquerading as legitimate antivirus tools appeared first on TechRepublic.
Tech Republic Security
JULY 14, 2017
Often thought of as impenetrable, macOS is falling prey to a sneaky malware that's stealing bank credentials, bypassing Gatekeeper, and disabling attempts to remove it. Find out more here.
Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Phishing, infostealer malware, ransomware, supply chain attacks, data breaches and crypto-related attacks are among the top evolving threats in the financial sector, says Sekoia.
SecureWorld News
AUGUST 24, 2020
For remote workers, endpoint security is perhaps the most essential measure as this is important in detecting the latest malware attacks. Growth in malware during COVID-19. It is sadly the case that as the instances of remote working have risen, so has the number of malware attacks against businesses.
SecureWorld News
AUGUST 3, 2020
Financial and banking information. Computer malware. The organization directed traffic and potential purchasers to the automated vending sites of its members, which served as online conduits to traffic in stolen means of identification, stolen financial and banking information, malware, and other illicit goods.".
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. Holy floppin' hellfire, Henry! Have you heard? of users, and occasionally even "kicking people square in the groin." (All
CIO Business Intelligence
JUNE 2, 2022
Information security has been an intriguing part of our past, is a critical part of our present, and will be a defining factor in our future. The economics of security are clear: “There is no financial stability without cybersecurity,” writes Loretta J. Mester , President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland.
SecureWorld News
MAY 7, 2023
What are the data security risks in recruitment? 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. Malware attacks are carried out via infected websites and software. Here's how.
CTOvision
DECEMBER 19, 2014
The White House declares it’s a national security issue and leaks intelligence that North Korea is behind the attack. See the interview here: Tactics Not Malware Are the Story. The hackers captured and exfiltrated hundreds of terabytes of data then torched the network with wiper malware. Game Change. They will be all ears.
Galido
MARCH 14, 2019
Information Technology Blog - - How Technology Improves Security for Online Gaming - Information Technology Blog. Technology has improved the security of online gaming sites. They need to know that their transactions are secure and that their money won’t disappear without a trace. Banking Security. Player Accounts.
Cloud Musings
DECEMBER 14, 2014
Johnson Cyber security is rapidly becoming a significant issue in the C-suite as well as the population at large. The results of Dell’s Global Technology Adoption Index(GTAI) [1] show that security is a top concern for most of the 2000 global small and medium businesses surveyed. million stolen from HSBC Bank A.S. by Sandra K.
Galido
FEBRUARY 19, 2017
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The Verge
MARCH 21, 2022
In a recent announcement, the Russian bank Sber advised its customers to temporarily stop installing software updates to any applications out of concern that they could contain malicious code specifically targeted at Russian users, labeled by some as “protestware.”.
CIO Business Intelligence
MARCH 9, 2023
And out of these, my favourite app is a local banking app. It’s completely intuitive, allows me to perform most tasks in less than 3 clicks, has all the functions that I need to perform banking on-the-go, is constantly updated with new features, comes with great performance and stability and most of all is very secure.
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
Gizmodo
MAY 19, 2021
It’s a new banking trojan currently sweeping through Europe and large parts of South America, attempting to pilfer consumer financial information and mobile crypto wallets as it goes. Meet “Bizarro.” Read more.
Network World
JULY 14, 2016
A new Trojan that can steal your payment data will also try to stymie you from alerting your bank. Security vendor Symantec has noticed a “call-barring” function within newer versions of the Android.Fakebank.B malware family. The malware works by first scanning the phone for specific banking apps.
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
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
Tech Republic Security
MARCH 3, 2020
Drug cartels are using cryptocurrency and partnering with hackers to scam Latin American banks.
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