Security News

Banking trojans, not ransomware, are the biggest threat to the enterprise now
2018-06-01 15:01

The first months of 2018 saw more cyberattacks using Trojans and social engineering, according to Proofpoint. Here's how to protect your organization.

Brazilian Banking Trojan Communicates Via Microsoft SQL Server
2018-05-29 14:47

Researchers have discovered a banking trojan making waves in Brazil with an array of tricks up its sleeve, including using an unusual command and control (C&C) server.

Russian Police Arrest Man Involved in Android Banking Trojan Scheme
2018-05-25 12:30

Law enforcement authorities in Russia have arrested an unnamed 32-year-old man who is believed to be part of a cybercrime ring that made up to $8,000 per day using Android banking Trojans. read more

GDPR Enforcement Begins: Impact on Healthcare, Banking
2018-05-25 09:48

Leading the latest edition of the ISMG Security Report: Reports on the impact enforcement of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation, which began Friday, will have on the healthcare and...

Mexico’s Banking System Sees $18M Siphoned Off in Phantom Transactions
2018-05-15 21:27

Sources said the funds were diverted to fraudulent accounts in a coordinated heist that involved hundreds of wire transfers and on-the-ground accomplices.

Panda Banking Trojan Diversifies into Cryptocurrency, Porn, Other Targets
2018-05-11 17:29

The Panda banking trojan, a spin-off from the infamous Zeus malware, is widening its net to attack more than just financial services targets, as seen in three ongoing campaigns discovered in May.

Banking and Finance: Cybersecurity Challenges
2018-05-01 18:33

Imperva's Terry Ray on Application Security Imperatives in the Cloud AgeBanks and other financial services sector organizations need to pay more attention to their security infrastructure and...

Metamorfo Targets Brazilian Users with Banking Trojans
2018-04-25 17:27

In an unusual move, Metamorfo abuses legitimate, signed Windows binaries to load the malicious code.

Cybercriminals Hijack Router DNS to Distribute Android Banking Trojan
2018-04-16 14:33

Security researchers have been warning about an ongoing malware campaign hijacking Internet routers to distribute Android banking malware that steals users' sensitive information, login...

How Will Facebook Incident Affect Open Banking Movement?
2018-04-02 14:33

What impact with the Facebook data privacy controversy have on the social media company, and other tech giants, eventually competing with banks? James Wester of IDC sizes up the open banking implications.