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Cyber attacks on at least three Asian banks share malware links

Computer Weekly

Cyber attacks on banks in Bangladesh, Vietnam and the Philippines used the same malware, which has links to other attacks on banks in the region, reports Symantec

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5 Simple Yet Effective Ways to Increase Data Security

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Most small businesses hold customer credit card information on file and maintain electronic employee records, as well as manage their banking online. Symantec, in fact, recently released […]. And a breach of this data disrupts basic operations and damages your reputation not to mention probably costing you thousands of dollars.

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Shared malware code links SWIFT-related breaches at banks and North Korean hackers

Network World

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.

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Recent malware attacks on Polish banks tied to wider hacking campaign

Network World

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.

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This Android Trojan blocks the victim from alerting banks

Network World

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 The malware works by first scanning the phone for specific banking apps. malware family.

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XDR Isn’t Enough to Protect Your Organization: The Importance of Adversary Detection and Response

CIO Business Intelligence

For example, the CIO of a retail bank might read about an attack on banks within their geographic area and want to know whether their bank is at risk of attack. Prior to Anomali, Karen was CMO of Symantec, a role Broadcom appointed her to after its acquisition of the company.

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Technology News and Hot Topics

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Rush-hour traffic forces banks to embrace technology. The chief administrative officer of RBS Group is doing so to highlight the way in which customer expectations in the world of banking are changing. “It’s Regin, new computer spyware, discovered by Symantec. Royal Bank of Scotland Fined Million Over Technology Failure.

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