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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.
Cybersecurity researchers have detailed the inner workings of an Android banking trojan called ERMAC 3.0, uncovering serious shortcomings in the operators' infrastructure
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a new Android trojan called PhantomCard that abuses near-field communication (NFC) to conduct relay attacks for facilitating fraudulent transactions in attacks targeting banking customers in Brazil