Security News

The Risk of Weak Online Banking Passwords
2019-08-05 14:04

If you bank online and choose weak or re-used passwords, there's a decent chance your account could be pilfered by cyberthieves -- even if your bank offers multi-factor authentication as part of...

Biz tells ransomware victims it can decrypt their files... by secretly paying off the crooks and banking a fat margin
2019-06-24 21:44

It's all in a lucrative day's work for Red Mosquito A Scottish managed services provider is running a lucrative sideline in ransomware decryption – however, a sting operation by a security firm...

Europol arrests end GozNym banking malware gang
2019-05-17 10:50

Arrests in Europe and the US appear to have ended the cybercrime careers of the gang behind the GozNym banking malware.

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...