Tag: banking
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NFC Relay Attack: 700+ Android Apps Harvest Banking Login Details
Tags: android, attack, banking, credentials, cyber, cybercrime, finance, login, malicious, nfc, russia, technology, threatA sophisticated cybercrime campaign leveraging Near Field Communication technology has exploded across multiple continents, with researchers at zLabs identifying over 760 malicious Android applications designed to steal banking credentials and facilitate fraudulent transactions. What initially appeared as isolated incidents in April 2024 has evolved into a large-scale threat operation targeting financial institutions across Russia, Poland,…
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Cross-Border Crypto Payouts in iGaming Security and Compliance
As online gaming platforms expand across jurisdictions, the use of cryptocurrencies for payouts opens new vistas, and new risk corridors. Winnings flowing across borders via digital assets challenge the conventions of banking systems, yet also force operators and regulators to confront security, regulatory, and compliance gaps. The shift from fiat to crypto is more The…
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New Android Trojan ‘Herodotus’ Outsmarts Anti-Fraud Systems by Typing Like a Human
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new Android banking trojan called Herodotus that has been observed in active campaigns targeting Italy and Brazil to conduct device takeover (DTO) attacks.”Herodotus is designed to perform device takeover while making first attempts to mimic human behaviour and bypass behaviour biometrics detection,” ThreatFabric said in a report shared…
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Herodotus: New Android Malware Mimics Human Behavior to Bypass Biometric Security
A sophisticated new Android banking Trojan named Herodotus has emerged as a significant threat to mobile users, introducing a novel approach that deliberately mimics human typing patterns to evade behavioral biometrics detection systems. The malware’s sophisticated approach to avoiding detection marks it apart from conventional banking Trojans, incorporating randomized time intervals between text inputs”, ranging…
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New GhostGrab Android Malware Silently Steals Banking Login Details and Intercept SMS for OTPs
A sophisticated new Android malware family called GhostGrab is actively targeting mobile users with a dual-monetization strategy that combines covert cryptocurrency mining with comprehensive financial data theft. GhostGrab functions as a multifaceted threat that systematically harvests banking credentials, debit card details, personal identification information, and one-time passwords through SMS interception. According to analysis by CYFIRMA,…
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Surge in UK savings lost to investment scams, with fake crypto thought to top the list
Banking industry data shows £629m was stolen in six months from fraud that included gold, wine and property The amount of money lost to investment scams by UK consumers has leapt 55% in a year as cryptocurrency fraudsters intensify their efforts to cheat people out of their savings, data shows.Official UK banking industry data shows…
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Vulnerability in Perplexity’s Comet Browser Screenshot Feature Allows Malicious Prompt Injection
Researchers have discovered a critical security vulnerability in Perplexity’s Comet AI browser that allows attackers to inject malicious commands through hidden text in screenshots. The vulnerability, disclosed on October 21, 2025, demonstrates how AI-powered browsers can become dangerous gateways for attackers to access users’ sensitive accounts like banking and email services. How Attackers Hide Dangerous…
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Security patch or self-inflicted DDoS? Microsoft update knocks out key enterprise functions
Tags: api, authentication, banking, control, cryptography, ddos, defense, flaw, government, microsoft, network, tool, update, windowsMalfunctioning devices, failed connections, and installation errors: Update KB5066835 can also cause USB devices, including keyboards and mice, to malfunction in WinRE, preventing navigation in recovery mode. However, the keyboard and mouse do continue to work normally within the Windows OS. Microsoft has now released an out-of-band update, KB5070773, to address the issue.Additionally, the security…
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White Label Crypto Bank Solutions: Building Digital Banking for the Blockchain Era
The growing demand for crypto-friendly financial services has accelerated the rise of white-label crypto bank solutions. These ready-made… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/white-label-crypto-bank-solutions-blockchain-era/
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White Label Crypto Bank Solutions: Building Digital Banking for the Blockchain Era
The growing demand for crypto-friendly financial services has accelerated the rise of white-label crypto bank solutions. These ready-made… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/white-label-crypto-bank-solutions-blockchain-era/
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SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 67
Tags: banking, control, github, international, korea, malicious, malware, north-korea, resilience, rustSecurity Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape Malware Newsletter Astaroth: Banking Trojan Abusing GitHub for Resilience North Korea’s Contagious Interview Campaign Escalates: 338 Malicious npm Packages, 50,000 Downloads New Rust Malware >>ChaosBot
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New Banking Malware Exploits WhatsApp to Hijack Your Computer Remotely
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign targeting Brazilian users through WhatsApp, delivering a dangerous new banking Trojan dubbed >>Maverick.
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New Banking Malware Exploits WhatsApp to Hijack Your Computer Remotely
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign targeting Brazilian users through WhatsApp, delivering a dangerous new banking Trojan dubbed >>Maverick.
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Banking-Betrug weltweit um 65 Prozent gestiegen
Die Bedrohung durch digitalen Finanzbetrug erreicht neue Dimensionen. Laut dem aktuellen 2025 Global Scams Report des Sicherheitsanbieters BioCatch ist die Zahl der Betrugsversuche im vergangenen Jahr um 65 Prozent gestiegen. Voice-Phishing-Angriffe (Vishing) haben sich dabei verdoppelt, SMS-basierte Phishing-Attacken nahmen sogar um das Zehnfache zu. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/banking-betrug-weltweit-um-65-prozent-gestiegen
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Banking-Betrug weltweit um 65 Prozent gestiegen
Die Bedrohung durch digitalen Finanzbetrug erreicht neue Dimensionen. Laut dem aktuellen 2025 Global Scams Report des Sicherheitsanbieters BioCatch ist die Zahl der Betrugsversuche im vergangenen Jahr um 65 Prozent gestiegen. Voice-Phishing-Angriffe (Vishing) haben sich dabei verdoppelt, SMS-basierte Phishing-Attacken nahmen sogar um das Zehnfache zu. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/banking-betrug-weltweit-um-65-prozent-gestiegen
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Elasticsearch Leak Exposes 6 Billion Records from Scraping, Old and New Breaches
An Elasticsearch leak exposed 6 billion records from global data breaches and scraping sources, including banking and personal details tied to multiple regions. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/elasticsearch-leak-6-billion-record-scraping-breaches/
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Banking Scams Up 65% Globally in Past Year
Data from BioCatch reveals SMS text-based phishing (smishing) surges by a factor of 10. The post Banking Scams Up 65% Globally in Past Year appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-banking-scams-2025/
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GhostBat RAT Android Malware Poses as Fake RTO Apps to Steal Banking Data from Indian Users
The GhostBat RAT campaign leverages diverse infection vectors”, WhatsApp, SMS with shortened URLs, GitHub-hosted APKs, and compromised websites”, to distribute malicious Android droppers. Once installed, these droppers employ multi-stage workflows, deliberate ZIP header manipulation, and heavy string obfuscation to evade antivirus detection and reverse”engineering. The threat actors utilize native libraries (.so) to dynamically resolve API…
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GhostBat RAT Android Malware Poses as Fake RTO Apps to Steal Banking Data from Indian Users
The GhostBat RAT campaign leverages diverse infection vectors”, WhatsApp, SMS with shortened URLs, GitHub-hosted APKs, and compromised websites”, to distribute malicious Android droppers. Once installed, these droppers employ multi-stage workflows, deliberate ZIP header manipulation, and heavy string obfuscation to evade antivirus detection and reverse”engineering. The threat actors utilize native libraries (.so) to dynamically resolve API…
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13 cybersecurity myths organizations need to stop believing
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, backup, banking, breach, business, ceo, compliance, computer, computing, corporate, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, deep-fake, defense, encryption, finance, government, group, identity, incident response, infrastructure, jobs, law, malicious, mfa, monitoring, network, nist, openai, passkey, password, phishing, privacy, regulation, risk, service, skills, strategy, technology, theft, threat, tool, vulnerabilityBig tech platforms have strong verification that prevents impersonation: Some of the largest tech platforms like to talk about their strong identity checks as a way to stop impersonation. But looking good on paper is one thing, and holding up to the promise in the real world is another.”The truth is that even advanced verification…
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Astaroth Trojan Uses GitHub Images to Stay Active After Takedowns
Astaroth banking trojan has evolved to use GitHub and steganography for resilient C2, hiding its vital commands in images. Learn how this sophisticated malware employs fileless techniques to steal banking and crypto credentials from users across Latin America. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/astaroth-trojan-github-images-active-takedowns/
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Invoicely Database Leak Exposes 180,000 Sensitive Records
Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler discovered nearly 180,000 files, including PII and banking details, left exposed on an unprotected database linked to the Invoicely platform. Read about the identity theft and financial fraud risks for over 250,000 businesses worldwide. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/invoicely-database-leak-expose-sensitive-records/
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Astaroth Trojan abuses GitHub to host configs and evade takedowns
The Astaroth banking Trojan uses GitHub to host malware configs, evade C2 takedowns and stay active by pulling new settings from the platform. McAfee discovered a new Astaroth campaign using GitHub repositories to host malware configurations. This allows attackers to evade takedowns by pulling fresh configs from GitHub whenever C2 servers are shut down, ensuring…
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Sicherheitsaspekte beim Online-Banking für Firmenkonten
Tags: bankingOb kleines Unternehmen oder Konzernstruktur, die Kontrolle über Firmenkonten erfordert technische Präzision und organisatorische Klarheit. Je digitaler die Finanzprozesse werden, desto wichtiger wird eine Sicherheitsstrategie First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/sicherheitsaspekte-beim-online-banking-fuer-firmenkonten/a42297/
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Astaroth Banking Trojan Abuses GitHub to Remain Operational After Takedowns
Cybersecurity researchers are calling attention to a new campaign that delivers the Astaroth banking trojan that employs GitHub as a backbone for its operations to stay resilient in the face of infrastructure takedowns.”Instead of relying solely on traditional command-and-control (C2) servers that can be taken down, these attackers are leveraging GitHub repositories to host malware…
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Spanish Authorities Dismantle Advanced AI Phishing Operation GoogleXcoder
Tags: ai, banking, credentials, cyber, cybercrime, finance, government, group, law, network, phishing, theftSpanish law enforcement recently dismantled an advanced AI-driven phishing network and arrested the mastermind developer known as “GoogleXcoder.” This operation marks a significant victory in the fight against banking credential theft in Spain. Cybercriminals Target Banks and Government Agencies Since 2023, Spain faced a surge in sophisticated phishing campaigns. Criminal groups impersonated major banks and…
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Spanish Authorities Dismantle Advanced AI Phishing Operation GoogleXcoder
Tags: ai, banking, credentials, cyber, cybercrime, finance, government, group, law, network, phishing, theftSpanish law enforcement recently dismantled an advanced AI-driven phishing network and arrested the mastermind developer known as “GoogleXcoder.” This operation marks a significant victory in the fight against banking credential theft in Spain. Cybercriminals Target Banks and Government Agencies Since 2023, Spain faced a surge in sophisticated phishing campaigns. Criminal groups impersonated major banks and…
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Astaroth Banking Malware Exploits GitHub for Hosting Configuration Files
McAfee’s Threat Research team recently uncovered a sophisticated new Astaroth campaign that represents a significant evolution in malware infrastructure tactics. This latest variant has abandoned traditional command-and-control (C2) server dependencies in favor of leveraging GitHub repositories to host critical malware configurations. The Astaroth banking malware has evolved beyond conventional C2 server architectures by exploiting GitHub’s…