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New Linux FASTCash Variant: Threats to Banking Systems

Hacker's King

The cybersecurity world has been abuzz with news of a new Linux variant of FASTCash, a sophisticated malware targeting the banking sector. FASTCash has gained notoriety for its ability to bypass banking security protocols, enabling cybercriminals to withdraw massive amounts of cash from ATMs.

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Two hacker groups attacked Russian banks posing as the Central Bank of Russia

Security Affairs

Group-IB has detected massive campaigns targeting Russian financial institutions posing as the Central Bank of Russia. The emails were disguised to look as if they come from the Central Bank of Russia and FinCERT, the Financial Sector Computer Emergency Response Team. Group-IB system blocked this threat in inline mode. .

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Cyber Security in Banking: Threats, Solutions & Best Practices

eSecurity Planet

Cyber security in banking has become the frontline defense against an ever-growing wave of digital threats. With billions of dollars and sensitive data at risk, banks are under constant pressure to stay one step ahead of cybercriminals. Table of Contents Toggle What is Cyber Security in Banking?

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57,000 Bank of America Customers' Data Compromised in Breach

SecureWorld News

Bank of America is notifying customers that their personal information was compromised in a data breach impacting Infosys McCamish Systems (IMS), a third-party vendor. At least 57,028 Bank of America customers were directly impacted. The breach reportedly occurred after IMS was hacked in November 2023.

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9 Considerations For Hong Kong Banks To Address The STDB Guidelines

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

9 Considerations For Hong Kong Banks To Address The STDB Guidelines. Cyber incidents pose a threat to the stability of the global financial system. The digital transformation initiatives have shifted the technology landscape and introduced new threats and risks. Tue, 10/05/2021 - 06:55.

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Microsoft Targets Trickbot Botnet

Adam Levin

Trickbot was first identified by security researchers in 2016 as a Trojan-style malware program designed to steal bank account credentials, but rapidly evolved into a massive “malware-as-a-service” criminal enterprise.

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SIEM for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: What you need to know

Security Affairs

SMEs must find a way to protect themselves without breaking the bank. So, let’s look at how SIEM solutions can help protect SMEs from cybercrime – without breaking the bank. What are the solution’s threat detection capabilities? · Similarly, many SME budgets don’t stretch to an effective cybersecurity program.