Security News

Silence Gang Borrows From Carbanak To Steal From Banks
2017-11-01 16:24

A cybercrime outfit stealing from as many as 10 banks in Russia, Armenia and Malaysia has borrowed heavily from one of the kingpins in this realm, Carbanak.

IBM Helps Banks Prevent New Account Fraud
2017-10-31 10:56

IBM Security announced on Tuesday the launch of a product designed to help banks and other service providers protect their customers against new account fraud (NAF). read more

Taiwan Bank Heist Linked to North Korean Hackers
2017-10-17 13:51

A recent cyber-heist that targeted a bank in Taiwan has been linked by security researchers to an infamous threat group believed to be operating out of North Korea. read more

Inventive cyber gang steals millions from East European banks
2017-10-12 13:15

Trustwave researchers have uncovered a series of ingenious bank heists that cost several Eastern European and Russian banks up to $10 millions each, and they believe financial institutions in...

Hackers Steal $60 Million from Taiwanese Bank; Two Suspects Arrested
2017-10-11 04:49

A Taiwanese bank has become the latest to fall victim to hackers siphoning off millions of dollars by targeting the backbone of the world financial system, SWIFT. SWIFT, or Society for Worldwide...

Hybrid Bank Heists Net Millions in Cash for Criminals
2017-10-10 16:28

Sophisticated and Stealthy Bank Attack Combines Cyber and Organized Crime Organized crime and cybercriminals are working together to steal large amounts of cash from banks. The money is taken in...

Report: Malware-Wielding Hackers Hit Taiwanese Bank
2017-10-09 11:48

Using SWIFT, Attackers Routed $60 Million to Sri Lanka, Cambodia, United StatesMalware-wielding attackers reportedly hacked into a Taiwanese bank last week and transferred nearly $60 million via...

Sri Lanka Arrests Two Men over Taiwan Bank Hacking
2017-10-08 17:00

Sri Lankan police have arrested two men for allegedly helping international criminals who  hacked into computers at a Taiwan bank and stole millions of dollars, an official said Sunday. read more

Europol Warns Banks ATM Cyber Attacks on the Rise
2017-09-26 17:35

Cyber criminals are increasingly accessing ATM machines through the banks' networks, with squads of money mules standing by ready to pick up the stolen cash, Europe's policing agency warned...

US Sanctions Iranian Nationals Over DDoS Bank Attacks
2017-09-15 13:48

7 Iranians Already Indicted by Justice Department Over US Banking DisruptionsThe U.S. Treasury Department has announced sanctions against 11 individuals and organizations linked to Iran, some of...