Tag: bank

ESET Research discovers NGate: Android malware, which relays NFC traffic to steal victim’s cash from ATMs

August 23, 2024

The malware used, which ESET has named NGate, has the unique ability to relay NFC data from victims’ payment cards via a malicious app installed on their Android devices, to the device of a perpetrator waiting at an ATM  ESET researchers uncovered a crimeware campaign that targeted clients at three Czech banks. The primary goal … More ESET Research discovers NGate: Android malware, which relays NFC traffic to steal victim’s cash from ATMs

Chinese bank in US hit by ransomware attack

November 10, 2023

The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China’s (ICBC) U.S. arm was hit by a ransomware attack that disrupted trades in the U.S. Treasury market on Thursday, the latest in a string of victims ransom-demanding hackers have claimed this year. According to Reuters*, ICBC Financial Services, the U.S. unit of China’s largest commercial lender by assets, … More Chinese bank in US hit by ransomware attack

MOVEit hack: BBC, BA and Boots among cyber attack victims

June 6, 2023

BBC reports* that The BBC, British Airways, Boots and Aer Lingus are among a growing number of organisations affected by a mass hack. Staff have been warned personal data including national insurance numbers and in some cases bank details may have been stolen. The cyber criminals broke into a prominent piece of software to gain … More MOVEit hack: BBC, BA and Boots among cyber attack victims

ESET research into Latin American banking trojans continues

May 10, 2021

Bold Ousaban steals credentials with obscene images as a decoy. ESET Research continues its regular series into demystifying Latin American banking trojans, this time with a deep dive into Ousaban (aka Javali) malware. According to ESET telemetry, Ousaban is active only in Brazil, although some sources claim it is active in Europe as well. The … More ESET research into Latin American banking trojans continues

FBI warns of scam apps amid move to mobile banking

June 12, 2020

Banking app users are among the top targets for cybercriminals looking to take advantage of the pandemic-induced lockdowns. As the use of mobile banking apps surges during COVID-19 lockdowns, so does the risk that these platforms will be exploited by cybercriminals, warns the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). Citing estimates by US financial technology providers, the Bureau’s online … More FBI warns of scam apps amid move to mobile banking