Tag: finance

Eurail passengers taken for a ride as data breach spills passports, bank details

Jan 14, 2026 7:11 PM

Tags: breach, data, data-breach, finance, password, service

Travel biz tells customers to change passwords beyond its own services First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/01/14/eurail_breach/
Monroe University says 2024 data breach affects 320,000 people

Jan 14, 2026 7:11 PM

Tags: breach, data, data-breach, finance, threat

Monroe University revealed that threat actors stole the personal, financial, and health information of over 320,000 people after breaching its systems in a December 2024 cyberattack. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/monroe-university-says-2024-data-breach-affects-320-000-people/
Hackers Use Fake PayPal Notices to Steal Credentials, Deploy RMMs

Jan 14, 2026 7:11 PM

Tags: attack, credentials, exploit, finance, hacker, monitoring, phishing, tool

Phishing attacks have been identified using fake PayPal alerts to exploit remote monitoring and management tools First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/hackers-fake-paypal-notices-deploy/
G7 Sets 2034 Deadline for Finance to Adopt Quantum-Safe Systems

Jan 14, 2026 7:11 PM

Tags: cryptography, cyber, finance

The financial sector should finalize its post-quantum cryptography transition circa 2034, G7 cyber experts said First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/g7-2034-deadline-finance-pqc/
Cybersecurity risk will accelerate this year, fueled in part by AI, says World Economic Forum

Jan 13, 2026 11:02 PM

Tags: ai, attack, automation, business, ceo, ciso, control, country, cryptography, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, detection, exploit, finance, framework, fraud, governance, healthcare, incident, infrastructure, international, middle-east, phishing, ransomware, resilience, risk, service, skills, software, strategy, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, vulnerability

AI is anticipated to be the most significant driver of change in cybersecurity in 2026, according to 94% of survey respondents;87% of respondents said AI-related vulnerabilities had increased in the past year. Other cyber risks that had increased were (in order) cyber-enabled fraud and phishing, supply chain disruption, and exploitation of software vulnerabilities;confidence in national cyber…
Long-Running Web Skimming Campaign Steals Credit Cards From Online Checkout Pages

Jan 13, 2026 9:02 PM

Tags: credit-card, cybersecurity, finance, network

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a major web skimming campaign that has been active since January 2022, targeting several major payment networks like American Express, Diners Club, Discover, JCB Co., Ltd., Mastercard, and UnionPay.”Enterprise organizations that are clients of these payment providers are the most likely to be impacted,” Silent Push said in a report published…
Android Banking Malware deVixor Actively Targeting Users with Ransomware Capabilities.

Jan 13, 2026 8:02 PM

Tags: android, banking, cyber, data, finance, infrastructure, malicious, malware, mobile, ransomware, theft, threat

A sophisticated Android banking trojan known as deVixor has emerged as a significant threat to mobile users, combining financial data theft, device surveillance, and ransomware capabilities into a single malicious platform. Active since October 2025, the malware represents a concerning evolution in Android-based financial threats, targeting victims through fake automotive websites and leveraging Telegram infrastructure…
Lack of isolation in agentic browsers resurfaces old vulnerabilities

Jan 13, 2026 7:02 PM

Tags: access, ai, api, attack, authentication, control, corporate, credentials, data, data-breach, defense, dns, email, exploit, finance, flaw, framework, github, google, hacker, healthcare, injection, Internet, leak, linkedin, LLM, malicious, mitigation, network, nvidia, organized, privacy, programming, risk, service, side-channel, threat, tool, training, unauthorized, update, vulnerability, xss

With browser-embedded AI agents, we’re essentially starting the security journey over again. We exploited a lack of isolation mechanisms in multiple agentic browsers to perform attacks ranging from the dissemination of false information to cross-site data leaks. These attacks, which are functionally similar to cross-site scripting (XSS) and cross-site request forgery (CSRF), resurface decades-old patterns…
Widespread Magecart Campaign Targets Users of All Major Credit Cards

Jan 13, 2026 4:02 PM

Tags: attack, credit-card, data, data-breach, finance, network

Researchers at Silent Push have exposed a global Magecart campaign stealing credit card data since 2022. Learn how this invisible web-skimming attack targets major networks like Mastercard and Amex, and how to stay safe. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/magecart-targets-all-credit-cards-users/
Driving Passwordless Adoption with FIDO and Biometric Authentication

Jan 13, 2026 12:01 PM

Tags: access, attack, authentication, awareness, banking, breach, business, cloud, compliance, container, control, credentials, cyber, data, defense, fido, finance, fraud, government, Hardware, iam, identity, insurance, login, mobile, passkey, password, phishing, risk, service, technology, threat, training

Driving Passwordless Adoption with FIDO and Biometric Authentication madhav Tue, 01/13/2026 – 06:13 For decades, passwords have been the default mechanism for securing digital access. They are deeply embedded in enterprise systems and workflows, yet they were never designed to withstand today’s threat landscape. Cybersecurity Sarah Lefavrais – IAM Product Marketing Manager More About This…
Betterment Customer Data Exposed in Crypto Scam Hack

Jan 13, 2026 11:02 AM

Tags: breach, crypto, data, data-breach, finance, scam

The breach occurred through a compromised third-party marketing platform, allowing attackers to impersonate the trusted financial service. The post Betterment Customer Data Exposed in Crypto Scam Hack appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-betterment-crypto-scam-hack/
Can Agentic AI meet future cybersecurity demands?

Jan 13, 2026 5:01 AM

Tags: ai, cybersecurity, finance, healthcare, service

How Can Organizations Build Cybersecurity Confidence with Agentic AI? What if there was a way to seamlessly integrate cybersecurity protocols into the very fabric of your organization without compromising on efficiency? Agentic AI fuels this potential, redefining how Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and their secrets are managed securely across industries like financial services, healthcare, and DevOps….…
Cybercriminal Crypto Transactions Surge to 2025 High

Jan 12, 2026 11:01 AM

Tags: blockchain, crypto, cyber, cybercrime, data, finance

Illicit cryptocurrency transactions reached unprecedented levels in 2025 as nation-states weaponized digital assets to evade sanctions, transforming the cybercrime landscape into a geopolitical battleground with record-breaking financial volumes. According to blockchain analysis data, illicit cryptocurrency addresses received at least $154 billion in 2025, representing a 162% year-over-year increase that establishes a new benchmark for digital finance. Illicit cryptocurrency transactions…
ValleyRAT_S2: Stealth Intrusions Aimed at Financial Data Exfiltration

Jan 12, 2026 11:01 AM

Tags: access, china, cyber, data, espionage, finance, malware, threat, tool

A sophisticated second-stage malware payload known as ValleyRAT_S2 has emerged as a critical threat to organizations across Chinese-speaking regions, including mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia. This Remote Access Trojan (RAT), written in C++, is a modular, highly evasive cyber-espionage tool designed to infiltrate systems, maintain persistent access, and extract sensitive financial and…
Researchers Uncover 28 Unique IPs and 85 Domains Hosting Carding Markets

Jan 12, 2026 8:01 AM

Tags: cyber, cybersecurity, finance, fraud, infrastructure, law, network

Between July and December 2025, cybersecurity firm Team Cymru conducted an extensive analysis of carding infrastructure, revealing a sophisticated network comprising 28 unique IP addresses and 85 domains that actively host illicit carding markets and forums. The research employed technical fingerprinting methods crucial for financial institutions, law enforcement agencies, and fraud fusion centers working to…
How protected are your secrets in hybrid environments?

Jan 12, 2026 12:02 AM

Tags: cloud, cybersecurity, finance, healthcare, service, strategy, technology

Are Your Machine Identities Secure in Hybrid Environments? Managing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) is becoming a crucial aspect of cybersecurity strategies, particularly in hybrid environments. But what are NHIs, and why should they matter to organizations operating in diverse sectors such as financial services, healthcare, and travel, particularly those utilizing cloud technology? Understanding Non-Human Identities and……
Can Agentic AI reduce the burden of compliance?

Jan 12, 2026 12:02 AM

Tags: ai, compliance, finance, service

How Agentic AI Can Reduce the Compliance Burden Have you ever wondered how much time and resources your organization spends on meeting compliance obligations? Regulatory is complex and changing, creating a significant burden for organizations striving to maintain compliance, especially in sectors like financial services and healthcare. Agentic AI is emerging as a promising solution……
Bank of England’s Oracle cloud migration bill triples as project grinds on

Jan 11, 2026 10:01 AM

Tags: cloud, finance, oracle

Initial £7M estimate proves optimistic after multiple contract uplifts First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/01/09/bank_of_england_oracle/
Sicher zahlen mit Paypal: Neue Betrugsmasche bei Kleinanzeigen

Jan 11, 2026 6:01 AM

Tags: finance

First seen on t3n.de Jump to article: t3n.de/news/sicher-zahlen-mit-paypal-neue-betrugsmasche-bei-kleinanzeigen-1724487/
How to stay ahead with Agentic AI in cybersecurity?

Jan 11, 2026 1:02 AM

Tags: ai, cybersecurity, finance, framework, healthcare, service, technology

What Role Do Non-Human Identities Play in Enhancing Cybersecurity? One might wonder how machine identities fit into the puzzle. Non-Human Identities (NHIs), often underestimated, are pivotal in creating robust security frameworks, particularly for industries like financial services, healthcare, travel, and technology sectors. Their management is not just about protecting data; it’s about ensuring seamless operations……
MuddyWater Launches RustyWater RAT via Spear-Phishing Across Middle East Sectors

Jan 10, 2026 1:01 PM

Tags: finance, iran, malicious, middle-east, phishing, rat, rust, spear-phishing, threat

The Iranian threat actor known as MuddyWater has been attributed to a spear-phishing campaign targeting diplomatic, maritime, financial, and telecom entities in the Middle East with a Rust-based implant codenamed RustyWater.”The campaign uses icon spoofing and malicious Word documents to deliver Rust based implants capable of asynchronous C2, anti-analysis, registry persistence, and modular First seen…
What roles do Agentic AI play in innovation?

Jan 10, 2026 5:01 AM

Tags: ai, business, cloud, cybersecurity, finance, healthcare, technology

How Secure Are Your Non-Human Identities in Cloud Environments? Are your organization’s digital assets as secure as they could be? Ensuring the security of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) has become an essential focus for cybersecurity professionals. Organizations operating across diverse industries like finance, healthcare, travel, and technology rely heavily on machine identities to automate business processes….…
How do NHIs empower secure cloud environments?

Jan 10, 2026 5:01 AM

Tags: cloud, finance, healthcare, service, strategy

How Can Non-Human Identities Transform Secure Cloud Environments? What underpins a robust cloud security strategy when it comes to machine identities? Managing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) has emerged as a critical linchpin for organizations across various industries. From financial services to healthcare, and from DevOps to Security Operations Centers (SOC), understanding and harnessing NHIs can revolutionize……
New “Ghost Tap” Attack Hijacks Android Phones to Drain Bank Accounts

Jan 9, 2026 7:01 AM

Tags: android, attack, china, cyber, cybercrime, finance, group, malware, nfc, phone, technology, threat, unauthorized

Chinese threat actors are weaponizing NFC technology to steal funds from victims’ bank remotely accounts through sophisticated Android malware campaigns, with security researchers identifying at least $355,000 in fraudulent transactions from a single operation. Group-IB researchers have uncovered a sprawling cybercrime ecosystem centered around NFC-enabled Android applications that enable criminals to conduct unauthorized tap-to-pay transactions…
CrowdStrike to buy identity startup SGNL for nearly $740M

Jan 8, 2026 9:01 PM

Tags: ai, ceo, cloud, crowdstrike, cybersecurity, finance, identity, service, startup

CrowdStrike is buying identity management startup SGNL, a move that underscores how identity security has become a central battleground in enterprise cybersecurity as companies add cloud services and deploy AI-driven tools. The cybersecurity firm did not disclose financial terms in a Thursday announcement, but CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz told CNBC the deal is valued at…
The 2 faces of AI: How emerging models empower and endanger cybersecurity

Jan 8, 2026 8:02 PM

Tags: ai, api, attack, compliance, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, deep-fake, defense, detection, endpoint, espionage, exploit, finance, flaw, framework, GDPR, google, governance, government, group, guide, hacker, HIPAA, incident response, injection, intelligence, LLM, malicious, malware, mandiant, microsoft, network, PCI, penetration-testing, privacy, risk, russia, scam, security-incident, service, social-engineering, strategy, tactics, threat, tool, vulnerability, zero-day

Self-modifying, evasive malware More recently, the researchers at Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) identified a disturbing new trend: malware that uses LLMs during execution to dynamically alter its own behavior and evade detection. This is not pre-generated code, this is code that adapts mid-execution.In June 2025, GTIG identified an experimental malware called PROMPTFLUX, which connects…
The 2 faces of AI: How emerging models empower and endanger cybersecurity

Jan 8, 2026 8:02 PM

Tags: ai, api, attack, compliance, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, deep-fake, defense, detection, endpoint, espionage, exploit, finance, flaw, framework, GDPR, google, governance, government, group, guide, hacker, HIPAA, incident response, injection, intelligence, LLM, malicious, malware, mandiant, microsoft, network, PCI, penetration-testing, privacy, risk, russia, scam, security-incident, service, social-engineering, strategy, tactics, threat, tool, vulnerability, zero-day

Self-modifying, evasive malware More recently, the researchers at Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) identified a disturbing new trend: malware that uses LLMs during execution to dynamically alter its own behavior and evade detection. This is not pre-generated code, this is code that adapts mid-execution.In June 2025, GTIG identified an experimental malware called PROMPTFLUX, which connects…
Report: China Breached Email Systems Used by U.S. Congressional Staff

Jan 8, 2026 7:02 PM

Tags: china, cyber, cyberattack, email, finance, hacker, infrastructure

Beijing dismissed accusations of Chinese involvement in a significant cyberattack against United States congressional staff email systems on Thursday, characterizing the allegations as >>politically motivated disinformation.<< The denial comes after the Financial Times reported that Chinese hackers successfully compromised email infrastructure used by members of powerful House of Representatives committees, according to sources familiar with…
Alleged scam kingpin Chen Zhi arrives in China after extradition from Cambodia

Jan 8, 2026 5:05 PM

Tags: cctv, china, crime, finance, fraud, group, scam

Chen founded multinational conglomerate Prince Group that US says is front for multibillion-dollar fraud operationChinese television has shown footage of the US-indicted tycoon Chen Zhi being escorted by armed police after his extradition to China from Cambodia, where authorities on Thursday ordered the liquidation of a bank he founded linked to a massive “scam centre”…
Alleged scam kingpin Chen Zhi arrives in China after extradition from Colombia

Jan 8, 2026 4:01 PM

Tags: cctv, china, crime, finance, fraud, group, scam

Chen founded multinational conglomerate Prince Group that US says is front for multibillion-dollar fraud operationChinese television has shown footage of the US-indicted tycoon Chen Zhi being escorted by armed police after his extradition to China from Cambodia, where authorities on Thursday ordered the liquidation of a bank he founded linked to a massive “scam centre”…