Security News

Cybercrime Gang Behind GozNym Banking Malware Dismantled
2019-05-16 13:05

Europol said it has dismantled the cybercrime network behind the GozNym malware, which siphoned more than $100 million from businesses.

'GozNym' Banking Malware Gang Dismantled by International Law Enforcement
2019-05-16 12:33

In a joint effort by several law enforcement agencies from 6 different countries, officials have dismantled a major cybercrime network behind GozNym banking malware that is responsible for...

Hackers Add Security Software Removal to Banload Banking Malware
2019-05-14 12:15

There are two primary characteristics of the Brazilian hacking scene: a focus on Brazil, and the adaptability of the hackers. Very strict money laws make trans-border money movement difficult,...

Open banking establishes new access to banks’ networks, creating additional security issues
2019-05-08 05:00

As more markets adopt open banking — which mandates banks to open their systems to third parties — it will be increasingly critical for banks to ensure the security of not only their networks, but...

Retefe Banking Trojan Resurfaces, Says Goodbye to Tor
2019-05-03 14:58

The malware has new tricks, like using the stunnel encrypted tunneling mechanism and abusing a legitimate shareware app.

Banking Trojan Drive-by Download Leverages Trust in Google Sites
2019-04-23 15:59

Brazilian hackers have developed a drive-by download attack leveraging the inherent trust in the Google name. A banking trojan known as LoadPCBanker is deployed using the file cabinets template in...

Source Code for CARBANAK Banking Malware Found On VirusTotal
2019-04-23 08:33

Security researchers have discovered the full source code of the Carbanak malware—yes, this time it's for real. Carbanak—sometimes referred as FIN7, Anunak or Cobalt—is one of the most...

WannaCry Stopper Pleads Guilty to Writing Banking Malware
2019-04-22 10:48

Marcus Hutchins, aka MalwareTech, Says He Regrets Coding, Distributing 'Kronos'Marcus Hutchins, the British security researcher who helped stop the massive WannaCry ransomware outbreak in...

Wannacry-slayer Marcus Hutchins pleads guilty to two counts of banking malware creation
2019-04-19 22:10

'I regret these actions and accept full responsibility for my mistakes' Marcus Hutchins, the British security researcher who shot to fame after successfully halting the Wannacry ransomware...