Malwarebytes

JUNE 14, 2024

On Wednesday June 12, 2024, a well-known dark web data broker and cybercriminal acting under the name “Sp1d3r” offered a significant amount of data allegedly stolen from Truist Bank for sale. Truist is a US bank holding company and operates 2,781 branches in 15 states and Washington DC. Change your password.

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Heimadal Security

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Pix is an instant payment platform developed and managed by the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB), which enables quick payment and transfer execution, with over 100 million registered accounts worldwide. A new strain of mobile malware targeting Brazil and other LATAM nations has just been discovered.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 17, 2024

The rapid adoption of mobile banking has revolutionized how we manage our finances. Related: Deepfakes aimed at mobile banking apps With millions of users worldwide relying on mobile apps for their banking needs, the convenience is undeniable. Alarmingly, 85% of banks are predicted to be at risk from rising cyber threats.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

In February, KrebsOnSecurity wrote about a novel cybercrime service that helped attackers intercept the one-time passwords (OTPs) that many websites require as a second authentication factor in addition to passwords. An ad for the OTP interception service/bot “SMSRanger.”

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 13, 2021

A recent phishing campaign targeting Coinbase users shows thieves are getting cleverer about phishing one-time passwords (OTPs) needed to complete the login process. In each case, the phishers manually would push a button that caused the phishing site to ask visitors for more information, such as the one-time password from their mobile app.

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Troy Hunt

DECEMBER 7, 2021

He's not a techie (he runs a pizza restaurant), but somehow, we ended up talking about passwords. Change the password to one 1Password automatically generates c. Obviously, he still has a heap of accounts to set decent passwords on, but now he knows the pattern and he can repeat that over and over again.

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The Hacker News

JULY 15, 2024

Retail banking institutions in Singapore have three months to phase out the use of one-time passwords (OTPs) for authentication purposes when signing into online accounts to mitigate the risk of phishing attacks. Customers who have activated their digital

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 4, 2022

Email scammers sent an Uber to the home of an 80-year-old woman who responded to a well-timed email scam, in a bid to make sure she went to the bank and wired money to the fraudsters. So they sent her some information about where to wire the money, and asked her to go to the bank. “I don’t know if the Uber ever got there.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 19, 2020

In January 2019, dozens of media outlets raised the alarm about a new “megabreach” involving the release of some 773 million stolen usernames and passwords that was breathlessly labeled “the largest collection of stolen data in history.” By far the most important passwords are those protecting our email inbox(es).

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Approachable Cyber Threats

OCTOBER 7, 2024

What changed, and what is NIST's updated password guidance and the role of password strength in 2024?” One area where best practices have evolved significantly over the past twenty years is password security best practices. What are the key takeaways from NIST's updated password guidance?”

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Troy Hunt

APRIL 28, 2024

They screw us on interest rates, they screw us on fees and they screw us on passwords. Remember the old "bank grade security" adage? I took this saying to task almost a decade ago now but it seems that at least as far as password advice goes, they really haven't learned.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 26, 2024

A shockwave went through the financial world when ransomware group LockBit claimed to have breached the US Federal Reserve, the central banking system of the United States. The Reserve operates twelve banking districts around the country which oversee money distribution within their respective districts. And it’s a lot of data.

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Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Troy Hunt has a good essay about why passwords are here to stay, despite all their security problems: This is why passwords aren't going anywhere in the foreseeable future and why [insert thing here] isn't going to kill them. And I want to add that good two-factor systems, like Duo, also augment passwords rather than replace them.

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Schneier on Security

JANUARY 9, 2024

The malware captures any PINs and passwords the victim enters to unlock their device and can later use them to unlock the device at will to perform malicious activities hidden from view.

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The Hacker News

JULY 12, 2024

In today's digital age, passwords serve as the keys to our most sensitive information, from social media accounts to banking and business systems. Imagine waking up to drained bank accounts, stolen identities, or a company's This immense power brings with it significant responsibility—and vulnerability.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 26, 2021

We celebrated World Password Day on May 6, 2021. Every year, the first Thursday in May serves as a reminder for us to take control of our personal password strategies. Passwords are now an expected and typical part of our data-driven online lives. Passwords are now an expected and typical part of our data-driven online lives.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 21, 2024

One of the researchers told BleepingComputer that most of the sites also had write enabled (meaning anyone can change it) which is bad, and one of them was a bank. So, an administrator of a Firebase database would have to go out of their way and create an extra database field in order to store the passwords in plaintext.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 10, 2022

As most of the high street banks are showing a blind eye while providing online security to their customers, consumer watchdog ‘Which?’ researchers claim that the issue deteriorated after the corona pandemic instigated lockdown as most of the consumers went online, instead of visiting banks for services on a physical note.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 1, 2023

Voice ID is slowly rolling out across various banks worldwide as a way to perform user authentication over the phone. At first the banking website refused to verify Cox's synthesized voice as genuine. Thankfully, you can’t just use the voice on its own and log straight in to this bank. What's next for voice AI?

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 22, 2024

Password managers have become integral tools for individuals and businesses alike. However, these digital guardians can offer more than just a secure vault for passwords. In fact, a good password manager can play a crucial role in enhancing both the personal and professional aspects of a user’s digital life.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 3, 2024

‘Buy now, pay later’ payment specialist Affirm has warned that holders of its payment cards had their personal information exposed after a ransomware attack and data breach at Evolve Bank & Trust. Change your password. You can make a stolen password useless to thieves by changing it. Watch out for fake vendors.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 22, 2022

Because of Covid-19 lockdowns, the banking world across the globe has switched to the online banking plan. For all the basic needs, people need not visit the bank premises on a physical note. As they can opt for online banking services, to quench all their account needs.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The developers of banking Trojan malware are constantly looking for inventive ways to distribute theirs implants and infect victims. In a recent investigation, we encountered a new malware that specifically targets users of more than 60 banking institutions, mainly from Brazil.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 24, 2022

It can be a real hassle to keep track of the passwords you use. So many people use the same combination of username and password for every account. You see, these days, many data breaches could be traced back to people using the same password across multiple accounts. And finding that password is even easier.

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Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Someone in the UK is stealing smartphones and credit cards from people who have stored them in gym lockers, and is using the two items in combination to commit fraud: Phones, of course, can be made inaccessible with the use of passwords and face or fingerprint unlocking. And bank cards can be stopped.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 10, 2019

Outside of giants JP Morgan, Bank of America, Citigroup, Wells Fargo and U.S. firms are comprised of community banks and regional credit unions. These smaller institutions, much like the giants, are hustling to expand mobile banking services. Related: OneSpan’s rebranding launch. Key takeaways: Shifting risks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Most Americans are having a habit of storing their ATM pins, bank account details and, to a certain extent, debit/credit card numbers on mobiles, computers and emails. Using unique passwords, and changing them frequently, and submitting the card info only on websites mentioning ‘https’ makes sense.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2022

The Anonymous hacker collective claims to have hacked the Central Bank of Russia and stole accessed 35,000 documents. Anonymous continues to target Russian government organizations and private businesses, now it is claiming to have hacked the Central Bank of Russia. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Bank of Russia).

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

With access to your personal information, bad actors can drain your bank account and damage your credit—or worse. Check out the nine tips below to discover how you can enable family protection and help prevent identity theft and credit and bank fraud. But it’s just as important you don’t use the same password for multiple accounts.

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Troy Hunt

AUGUST 30, 2023

The advice to impacted individuals is as follows: Get a digital password manager to help you make all passwords strong and unique If you've been reusing passwords, change them to strong and unique versions now, starting with the most important services you use Turn on multi-factor authentication wherever it's available, especially for important (..)

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Breaking Free from Passwords: Passkeys and the Future of Digital Services josh.pearson@t… Mon, 09/02/2024 - 15:14 As passkeys offer a more secure and convenient way to authenticate users, it is no surprise that industry experts agree that they will become the standard authentication method used worldwide. Let's jump right in.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

An initial access broker claims to have hacked Deutsche Bank and is offering access to its systems for sale on Telegram. A threat actor ( 0x_dump ) claims to have hacked the multinational investment bank Deutsche Bank and is offering access to its network for sale online. The IAB is offering access to the Deutsche Bank 7.5

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Approachable Cyber Threats

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Banks are taking revolutionary approaches to digitize and streamline the customer experience - but these measures could come with a cost without strategic cybersecurity measures. The world is changing, and the banking industry is evolving too. The Industry Digital banking is transforming the way people access and manage their finances.

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IT Security Guru

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

study tested the security of 13 of the UK’s most popular online banking sites between September and November 2022. In fact, by 2023, the number of internet users is set to increase by 275% , creating more targets for online banking fraudsters. A recent Which? Be wary of transfers: Only transfer money to parties you trust.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Software giant Citrix Systems recently forced a password reset for many users of its Sharefile content collaboration service, warning it would be doing this on a regular basis in response to password-guessing attacks that target people who re-use passwords across multiple Web sites. periodically). .” periodically).

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Besides the name of the creature that “stars” in the Alien movies by 20 th Century Fox, Xenomorph is also the name given to an Android banking Trojan. Researchers found this banking Trojan to be distributed on the official Google Play Store, with more than 50,000 installations. One of these payloads was the banking Trojan Xenomorph.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Researchers at Cyble Research & Intelligence Labs (CRIL) have found a new version of the Android banking Trojan called Godfather. Anubis was a widely used Android banking Trojan that lost popularity after its functionality got limited by Android updates and security vendors’ detection and prevention efforts.

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