Krebs on Security

MARCH 5, 2021

The espionage group is exploiting four newly-discovered flaws in Microsoft Exchange Server email software, and has seeded hundreds of thousands of victim organizations worldwide with tools that give the attackers total, remote control over affected systems. The backdoor web shell is verifiably present on the networks of thousands of U.S.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 22, 2025

Initially spotted in May 2018 by researchers at the email security firm Proofpoint , DanaBot is a malware-as-a-service platform that specializes in credential theft and banking fraud. It’s not unheard of for financially-oriented malicious software to be repurposed for espionage. Image: welivesecurity.com. Today, the U.S.

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Tech Republic Security

AUGUST 8, 2024

Discover how to safeguard IVR banking from hackers and implement secure authentication methods for customer protection. Find out how these digital alternatives benefit both customers and agents.

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Lohrman on Security

JULY 28, 2024

On July 19, 2024, a CrowdStrike software update unleashed mayhem on computer systems at airports, banks and more from Australia to Atlanta. What happened, and what lessons can we take away?

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Zero Day

JUNE 30, 2025

PT islander11/Getty Images Industry eyebrows were raised recently at New York Federal Reserve Bank data showing  software engineering graduates face higher unemployment rates than art history majors. Written by Joe McKendrick, Contributing Writer June 30, 2025 at 5:56 a.m. respectively.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

A financial cybercrime group calling itself the Disneyland Team has been making liberal use of visually confusing phishing domains that spoof popular bank brands using Punycode , an Internet standard that allows web browsers to render domain names with non-Latin alphabets like Cyrillic. Bank customers. Bank customers.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 6, 2025

Opening Up Open Banking: The CFPB's Personal Financial Data Rights Rule andrew.gertz@t Tue, 05/06/2025 - 18:23 Explore the impact of the CFPBs new Personal Financial Data Rights rule and how it aims to empower consumers, drive competition, and reshape open banking in the U.S. The rule comes into effect on April 1, 2026.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 3, 2024

In the modern world of software development, code quality is becoming a critical factor that determines a project success. Related: The convergence of network, application security For example, vulnerabilities in banking applications can lead to financial data leaks, and errors in medical systems can threaten the health of patients.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 15, 2025

Czech cybersecurity startup Wultra has raised 3 million from Tensor Ventures, Elevator Ventures, and J&T Ventures to accelerate the development of its post-quantum authentication technology, safeguarding banks and fintech against the coming wave of quantum threats. Dvorak is no stranger to innovation.

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Schneier on Security

MARCH 23, 2021

There’s much in the article about when Accellion knew about the vulnerability, when it alerted its customers, and when it patched its software. 20, Accellion did not notify the bank in time to prevent its appliance from being breached five days later, the bank said. Despite having a patch available on Dec. CISA alert.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 21, 2025

Merrill said the Z-NFC software can work from anywhere in the world, and that one phishing gang offers the software for $500 a month. A CBS News story on the Sacramento arrests said one of the suspects tried to use 42 separate bank cards, but that 32 were declined. “They even have 24-hour support.”

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Scanning the QR code in the malicious letters leads to a banking Trojan known as Coper, but also referred to as Octo2. Coper is a Malware-as-a-Service which “customers” can spread as they see fit, but they pay for the use of the malicious software and the underlying infrastructure.

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Zero Day

JUNE 27, 2025

Close Home Tech Smartphones Mobile Accessories This power bank changed my mind about 'useless' kickstands - here's why The ESR Qi2 MagSafe battery pack is the first kickstand power bank that I've used a lot as a stand. View now at Amazon It's hard to stand out in the power bank market.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 7, 2022

Then the operating scenarios of the system become different from those originally intended by the software developer. As a result, the system can be brought into a non-standard condition, which was not provided for by the software developer. Suppose we have an online service, an online bank, for instance.

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SecureList

MARCH 3, 2025

million attacks involving malware, adware or unwanted mobile software were prevented. million malicious and potentially unwanted installation packages were detected, almost 69,000 of which associated with mobile banking Trojans. million malware, adware or unwanted software attacks targeting mobile devices. A total of 1.1

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Security Affairs

MAY 28, 2025

Researchers found a fake Bitdefender site spreading the Venom RAT by tricking users into downloading it as antivirus software. “These criminals are after your hard-earned money, targeting your bank accounts and cryptocurrency wallets with fake login pages and malware disguised as safe software.”

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 17, 2024

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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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 29, 2024

. “Investigations into RedLine and Meta started after victims came forward and a security company notified authorities about possible servers in the Netherlands linked to the software. Change passwords : After malware removal, update passwords for key accounts (email, banking, work, social media) and enable two-factor authentication.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Plus, Europol offers best practices for banks to adopt quantum-resistant cryptography. government is urging software makers to adopt secure application-development practices that help prevent buffer overflow attacks. Use memory-safe languages when developing software. 1 - CISA, FBI offer buffer overflow prevention tips The U.S.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 27, 2023

A shocking number of organizations — including banks and healthcare providers — are leaking private and sensitive information from their public Salesforce Community websites, KrebsOnSecurity has learned. Huntington Bank has disabled the leaky TCF Bank Salesforce website.

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Troy Hunt

APRIL 26, 2021

This strain of malware dates back as far as 2014 and it became a gateway into infected machines for other strains of malware ranging from banking trojans to credential stealers to ransomware. Keep operating systems and software patched. Change your email account password. Turn on 2 factor authentication wherever available.

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Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

While the alleged Russian hackers penetrated deep into SolarWinds network and hid a “back door” in Orion software updates which were then sent to customers, the suspected Chinese group exploited a separate bug in Orion’s code to help spread across networks they had already compromised, the sources said.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

With access to your email account, a cybercriminal can find a lot of useful information about you, such as where you bank, your account numbers, your favorite shops, and more. How to keep your email account safe There are a few things you can do to stay safe from the cookie thieves: Use security software on every device you use.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 24, 2025

All you have to do is install the software and tap your card to your phone – and criminals excel at persuading you to do just that. Attackers get the malicious software via a malware-as-a-service model. SuperCard X’s developers have focused on making this software as stealthy as possible.

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Zero Day

JUNE 12, 2025

PT Anker/ZDNET The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)  has issued a new recall for the Anker PowerCore 10000 power bank, model number A1263. "Anker has received 19 reports of fires and explosions" caused by its faulty power bank. Here's what you should do with yours.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 21, 2024

It provides a range of development resources, including SDKs (Software Development Kits), documentation, sample code, and learning materials for networking, security, and cloud infrastructure. DevHub is a platform designed for developers to access resources, tools, and APIs to build and integrate applications with Cisco’s technologies.

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Zero Day

JUNE 30, 2025

Stop using these 5 power banks immediately Anker is offering free replacements. PT Anker Just days after  recalling  its A1263 power bank due to fire concerns, Anker is issuing another recall -- this time for five different devices. Here's how to tell if your device is affected by this recall.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 24, 2025

Plus, the EUs DORA cyber rules for banks go into effect. DORA establishes strict cybersecurity requirements for financial firms including banks , insurance companies and investment firms, as well as for third-parties that provide information and communications technology (ICT) products and services to financial sector organizations.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2025

They can also steal personal data, banking details, cryptocurrency info, emails, and passwords by scraping the files the users upload. The FBI Denver Field Office advises staying cautious online, being aware of potential risks, and keeping antivirus software updated to scan files before opening them. The FBI urges reporting to IC3.gov.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Norton has multiple training videos and help articles for using the software, and it offers phone, email, and chat options for customer support. Bank transaction monitoring: McAfee sends customers alerts if it finds suspicious activity in their accounts. On the usability side, it supports Mac, Windows, Android, and iOS devices.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Cyber cops in Ukraine carried out an arrest and several raids last week in connection with the author of a U-Admin , a software package used to administer what’s being called “one of the world’s largest phishing services.” Gathering Intelligence on the Qakbot banking Trojan.

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Jane Frankland

MAY 16, 2025

Here’s a breakdown of the most widespread and damaging scams today: Impersonation Scams (51% of fraud cases) where fraudsters pose as: Banks, HMRC, DVLA, or government agencies. Guilt or Authority Pressure: Messages from “your boss,” “the bank,” or “your child” asking for urgent help or discretion.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 28, 2024

Namely, the ability to route one’s malicious traffic through a computer that is geographically close to the consumer whose stolen credit card is about to be used, or whose bank account is about to be emptied. That included paying affiliates to distribute their proxy software by secretly bundling it with other software.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Update now! Last week on ThreatDown: Hands-on-keyboard (HOK) attacks: How ransomware gangs attack in real-time Ransomware insurance is funding cybercrime, says White House official 5 tools IT admins should block right now Stay safe!

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

With stolen passwords, the impact is even broader; hackers could wire funds from a breached online banking account into their own, or masquerade as someone on social media to ask friends and family for money. On these websites, cybercriminals advertise a piece of high-demand software and trick users into a download.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 29, 2024

Namely, the ability to route one’s malicious traffic through a computer that is geographically close to the consumer whose stolen credit card is about to be used, or whose bank account is about to be emptied. 911 S5 built its proxy network mainly by offering “free” virtual private networking (VPN) services.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 19, 2025

Infostealers are malicious software designed specifically to gather sensitive information from infected devices. Researchers at Cybernews have discovered 30 exposed datasets containing from several millions to over 3.5 billion records each. In total, the researchers uncovered an unimaginable 16 billion records.

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