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Banking is the industry involved in the business of holding funds for savings and checking accounts, issuing loans and credit, and offering investment services. In the context of information security, banking relates to the protection of financial data, transactions, and digital assets associated with the activities of banks and financial institutions.
Banks deal with highly sensitive information, including personal and corporate financial details, which makes them a prime target for cyber threats. Information security in banking encompasses a wide array of practices and technologies aimed at safeguarding data against unauthorized access, cyber-attacks, and other forms of digital fraud. Measures include implementing strong encryption for data transmission, employing robust authentication methods for user access, monitoring systems for suspicious activities, and maintaining regulatory compliance with financial cybersecurity standards.
The information security aspect of banking ensures that customers' financial assets are protected and the integrity of the global financial system is maintained, while also protecting against potential reputational damage and financial loss due to cyber threats.
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A two-week penetration test can leave roughly 345 days of real-world exposure unvalidated. Sprocket Security explores why continuous testing is becoming critical as attack surfaces constantly change. [...]
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a malicious NuGet package that masquerades as a C# software development kit for Sicoob, one of Brazil's largest cooperative financial systems, to siphon client IDs and PFX certificates
Latin America and Europe become the target of two banking trojan campaigns that are designed to infect Windows and Android devices with Grandoreiro and BTMOB malware, respectively
In this blog entry, researchers from the TrendAI™ MDR team discuss how they mapped the full end-to-end operation of SHADOW-WATER-063’s Banana RAT banking malware by analyzing server-side artifacts and victim-side data.
The UK’s financial authorities have set expectations for the sector on cybersecurity and operational resilience
France's Mistral Makes Digital Sovereignty Case for a European MythosThe European Central Bank added to mounting warnings sent to financial institutions that they must urgently act to protect their systems from artificial intelligence-enabled cyberattacks. British experts warned that gains in AI models' cyber capabilities appear to be accelerating.
Also: Indictments in Theft Case, KelpDAO Restarts OperationsThis week, banking Trojan TCLBanker targeted crypto platforms, three people indicted in a violent digital assets-related robbery, Kelp DAO restarted services after the $292 million hack and the U.S. Department of the Treasury tightened oversight of Binance.
Android 17, expected to roll out next month, will introduce several security and privacy features focused on device theft, threat detection, and banking scam calls. [...]
Volume and sensitivity of the data cited as chief concerns
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a new version of the TrickMo Android banking trojan that uses The Open Network (TON) for command-and-control (C2)
ThreatFabric finds new TrickMo Android banking trojan variant routing C2 through The Open Network
A new variant of the TrickMo Android banking malware, delivered in campaigns targeting users across Europe, introduces new commands and uses The Open Network (TON) for stealthy command-and-control communications. [...]
Threat hunters have flagged a previously undocumented Brazilian banking trojan dubbed TCLBANKER that's capable of targeting 59 banking, fintech, and cryptocurrency platforms
A new trojan named TCLBanker, which targets 59 banking, fintech, and cryptocurrency platforms, uses a trojanized MSI installer for Logitech AI Prompt Builder to infect systems. [...]
Agent Promises to Cut Investigation Time from Days to MinutesFIS has partnered with Anthropic to deploy an AI agent that automates money laundering investigations, aiming to reduce casework from days to minutes. BMO and Amalgamated Bank are first in line, with broader availability targeted for late 2026.
Portable KYC Remains Elusive Despite Digital Identity Growth in UAE, Europe, AsiaThe United Arab Emirates recently launched a national digital Know Your Customer platform under the oversight of the UAE Central Bank, aiming to standardize customer onboarding, streamline compliance checks and strengthen anti-money laundering enforcement.
Solar Energy Spurt Comes Freighted With Chinese Nation-State Hacking WorriesThe European Commission froze funding for solar energy projects that use crucial components from Chinese companies such as Huawei, due to cybersecurity fears. The decision affects projects being funded by the European Investment Bank and other partner banks.
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new variant of a known malware called LOTUSLITE that's distributed via a theme related to India's banking sector
Officials Warned New Models Could Accelerate Cyber Risks Faster Than RulesGlobal finance officials meeting in Washington warned that advanced artificial intelligence models could expose structural weaknesses across banking and payment systems, speeding vulnerability discovery and cyber exploitation faster than regulators can build guardrails.
Bank of America, Citi and Goldman Anchor Partner Cohort for OpenAI's GPT-5.4-CyberOpenAI's Trusted Access for Cyber program prioritizes financial institutions to drive adoption of GPT-5.4-Cyber in regulated environments, highlighting a split with Anthropic’s developer-centric, tech-heavy partnerships and raising questions about partnership value and data-sharing models.