Bleeping Computer

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Prudential Financial has disclosed that its network was breached last week, with the attackers stealing employee and contractor data before being blocked from compromised systems one day later. [.]

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 18, 2021

In May 2019, KrebsOnSecurity broke the news that the website of mortgage settlement giant First American Financial Corp. NYSE:FAF ] was leaking more than 800 million documents — many containing sensitive financial data — related to real estate transactions dating back 16 years. First American Financial Corp.

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Bleeping Computer

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for the recent network breaches of Fortune 500 company Prudential Financial and mortgage lender loanDepot. [.]

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

At Kaspersky, we constantly monitor the financial cyberthreat landscape, which includes threats to financial institutions, such as banks, and financially motivated threats, such as ransomware, that target a broader range of industries. Ransomware payment methods: False. Ransomware groups and destructive activity: True.

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Penetration Testing Banking Ransomware Mobile 119

Tech Republic Security

MARCH 29, 2023

The post Nexus Android malware targets 450 financial applications appeared first on TechRepublic. Learn how to protect your organization and users from this Android banking trojan.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Toyota Financial Services discloses unauthorized activity on systems after the Medusa ransomware gang claimed to have hacked the company. Toyota Financial Services confirmed the discovery of unauthorized activity on systems in a limited number of its locations. The company has yet to disclose a data breach.

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Bleeping Computer

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Toyota Financial Services (TFS) is warning customers it suffered a data breach, stating that sensitive personal and financial data was exposed in the attack. [.]

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The Hacker News

APRIL 4, 2024

Cisco Talos is tracking the cluster under the name CoralRaider, describing it as financially motivated. A suspected Vietnamese-origin threat actor has been observed targeting victims in several Asian and Southeast Asian countries with malware designed to harvest valuable data since at least May 2023.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 23, 2020

In May 2019, KrebsOnSecurity broke the news that the website of mortgage title insurance giant First American Financial Corp. First American Financial Corp. First American Financial Corp. had exposed approximately 885 million records related to mortgage deals going back to 2003. Santa Ana, Calif.-based billion in 2019.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 25, 2023

Social-Engineer, LLC (SECOM) actively works with financial institutions to test and give guidance on their employees’ resilience against phone phishing, […] The post Vishing Financial Institutions appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Penetration Testing

JANUARY 25, 2024

In a cyber landscape increasingly dominated by sophisticated threats, a recent campaign was found targeting Mexican financial institutions and cryptocurrency trading platforms.

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Penetration Testing Cryptocurrency Malware 108

Security Boulevard

APRIL 25, 2024

As the financial industry increasingly adopts digital processes, it faces a growing array of cybersecurity threats. These attacks, which include phishing, malware, […] The post The Role of Threat Intelligence in Financial Data Protection appeared first on Enzoic.

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Penetration Testing

MARCH 6, 2024

Financial gain is the core motivation of cybercriminal group TA4903. Since... The post TA4903 – A Cybercriminal Group with a Focus on Financial Gain appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 17, 2024

Visa issues alert on the rising threat from JSOutProx malware targeting financial institutions Visa has recently issued a critical security alert concerning a significant uptick in the activity of the particularly hazardous JSOutProx malware. The post JSOutProx Malware Variant Targeting Financial Orgs.,

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Penetration Testing

JANUARY 31, 2024

In December 2023, Elastic Security Labs uncovered a sophisticated cyber intrusion, dubbed REF0657, targeting a financial services organization in South Asia.

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Cyber Attacks Penetration Testing Financial Services 103

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

In an era where technology is the cornerstone of the financial industry, safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining the integrity of data has become paramount. The Federal Financial Institutions […] The post FFIEC API Security Guidance for Financial Services appeared first on Cequence Security.

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Financial Services Technology 114

SecureWorld News

MARCH 28, 2024

Department of Treasury on March 27th released a report titled "Managing Artificial Intelligence-Specific Cybersecurity Risks in the Financial Services Sector." The report highlights the growing concern around artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential to introduce new cybersecurity threats to the financial industry.

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Risk Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity Financial Services 78

Bleeping Computer

JANUARY 10, 2024

Fidelity National Financial (FNF) has confirmed that a November cyberattack (claimed by the BlackCat ransomware gang) has exposed the data of 1.3 million customers. [.]

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Ransomware 131

The Hacker News

APRIL 5, 2024

Financial organizations in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are being targeted by a new version of an "evolving threat" called JSOutProx. JSOutProx is a sophisticated attack framework utilizing both JavaScript and.NET," Resecurity said in a technical report published this week. "It

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Defending Financial Services Against Fraud in a Shifting Cyber Landscape sparsh Tue, 11/14/2023 - 05:05 As we approach International Fraud Awareness Week during 12-18 November 2023, taking stock of the evolving threat landscape and the vulnerabilities that financial services organizations face is crucial. billion annually.

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Financial Services Encryption Cybercrime Threat Reports 104

Penetration Testing

APRIL 4, 2024

This group’s attacks are marked by uncommon techniques and a ruthless focus on... The post CoralRaider: Vietnamese Hackers Wage Stealthy Campaign, Targeting Social Media and Financial Data appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Media Penetration Testing Cybercrime Malware 105

Bleeping Computer

APRIL 4, 2024

Visa is warning about a spike in detections for a new version of the JsOutProx malware targeting financial institutions and their customers. [.]

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

On November 1, 2023, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) took a significant step toward strengthening cybersecurity defenses across the financial sector by finalizing amendments to Part 500 of its cybersecurity regulations. 15, at the Marriott Marquis Times Square. 15, at the Marriott Marquis Times Square.

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Financial Services Cybersecurity CISO Risk 93

Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Another example of a large and influential state doing things the federal government won’t: Boards of directors, or other senior committees, are charged with overseeing cybersecurity risk management, and must retain an appropriate level of expertise to understand cyber issues, the rules say.

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Cybersecurity Government Risk Banking 256

Security Boulevard

APRIL 10, 2024

Tax Day brings […] The post Safeguard Your Data and Financial Future This Tax Season appeared first on Symmetry Systems. The post Safeguard Your Data and Financial Future This Tax Season appeared first on Security Boulevard. The 15th of April, commonly referred to as Tax Day in the US, is rapidly approaching.

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Graham Cluley

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Join me and Metomic CEO Richard Vibert for a discussion about some of the cybersecurity challenges faced by the financial services industry, and how you can best protect your organisations. Sign up now for the free event on February 29 2024.

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Financial Services Cybersecurity 93

Security Affairs

APRIL 3, 2024

Resecurity researchers warn that a new Version of JsOutProx is targeting financial institutions in APAC and MENA via Gitlab abuse. Resecurity has detected a new version of JSOutProx , which is targeting financial services and organizations in the APAC and MENA regions.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

financial company. Cybersecurity firm Akamai successfully identified and prevented a massive distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack targeting an unnamed, leading American financial institution. financial institutions on the Prolexic platform.” The attack took place last week and the malicious traffic peaked at 633.7

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 28, 2021

But few industries have felt this pressure more than the financial sector, where customers have grown to expect high-quality digital services, particularly since so many financial organizations are unable to provide. The post Why Financial Services Needs Network Transformation appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Financial Services Risk Government Cybersecurity 145

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 11, 2024

million Fidelity National Financial (FNF) customers when the giant real estate services firm was hit with a ransomware attack in November 2023 that shut down the company’s operations for a week. Million Financial National Fidelity Users appeared first on Security Boulevard. Hackers stole data from more than 1.3

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Ransomware Financial Services Data breaches Malware 81

The Hacker News

JANUARY 26, 2024

Mexican financial institutions are under the radar of a new spear-phishing campaign that delivers a modified version of an open-source remote access trojan called AllaKore RAT. The BlackBerry Research and Intelligence Team attributed the activity to an unknown Latin American-based financially motivated threat actor.

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Malware Phishing 93

Identity IQ

JANUARY 18, 2024

How Utility Payment Reporting Can Help You Meet Your New Year Financial Goals IdentityIQ As the New Year continues to roll out, many of us have financial New Year’s resolutions that aim to seek the next level of financial strength. What is Utility Payment Reporting?

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 4, 2023

The post Strengthening The Canadian Financial Sector’s Cybersecurity appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Cybersecurity Banking 119

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

A distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack took the site of the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) down. A distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack took the site of the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) down for some days.

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DDOS Financial Services Insurance Banking 133

SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Fidelity National Financial (FNF), one of the largest title insurance providers in the United States, announced on November 21 that it fell victim to a sophisticated cyberattack. If consumers believe that their personal and financial information is not secure, they may be hesitant to engage in real estate transactions.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 26, 2024

Malware stands as a formidable tool in the arsenal of cybercriminals, facilitating online financial fraud with alarming efficiency and sophistication. This malicious software, designed to damage or disable computers, now targets the very heart of our financial security and, by extension, poses a significant threat to corporate environments.

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