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Banking encompasses the digital systems and networks that manage financial transactions, customer accounts, credit issuance, and investment services. These systems handle sensitive data such as account numbers, transaction histories, and personal identification details, relying on interconnected payment gateways and APIs that require continuous availability and data integrity to function correctly.

Security concerns focus on preventing unauthorized access to online banking portals, protecting transaction processing from manipulation, and safeguarding sensitive data from insider threats. Effective defenses include multi-factor authentication, encryption of data both in transit and at rest, and real-time monitoring of transactions to detect anomalies. Maintaining strict access controls and promptly addressing software vulnerabilities are critical to preserving trust and operational stability in banking environments.

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Bank Info Security 2 years, 4 months ago

Hackers Hiding Keylogger, RAT Malware in SVG Image Files

New Campaign Evades Security Tools to Deliver Agent Tesla Keylogger and XWorm RATThreat actors are using image files or Scalable Vector Graphics files to deliver ransomware, download banking Trojans or distribute malware. The campaign uses an open-source tool, AutoSmuggle, to facilitate the delivery of malicious files through SVG or HTML files.

Bank Info Security 14 Mar 2024, 12:00 p.m. Banking Keylogger Malware Open Source Ransomware Remote Access Trojan Threat Actor
Bank Info Security 2 years, 4 months ago

Dropbox Used in Latest Exploit for Phishing Attacks

Darktrace Warns of Malware Hidden in PDF Stored in DropboxPhishing attacks continue to adapt to exploit popular apps. While many phishing campaigns have focused on mobile banking and payment sites, attackers are also targeting widely used but lower-profile, cloud-based utilities such as the ubiquitous Dropbox storage platform.

Bank Info Security 12 Mar 2024, 11:00 a.m. Banking Cloud Darktrace Exploit Malware Mobile Phishing Warning