Banking & Finance October 15, 2015 How Banks Are Leveraging Bitcoin and Blockchain Technologies 3 min read - Many banks are exploring the possibilities of bitcoin and blockchain technologies, which have already drastically changed the digital currency landscape.
October 6, 2015 Scottrade Security Breach Could Spawn Stock Scams Targeting 4.6 Million Customers 2 min read - If you hear from Scottrade in the next few days, it may be about a security breach involving an estimated 4.6 million customers.
Malware September 28, 2015 Shifu Officially Spreads to the UK: Banks and Wealth Management Firms Beware 2 min read - The Shifu banking Trojan has gone through yet another rejuvenation, this time transforming to target banks and wealth management firms in the U.K.
Banking & Finance September 9, 2015 Transforming the Business of Cybercrime 2 min read - Cybercrime is an ever-evolving endeavor for malicious actors, and financial institutions must employ the latest controls and strategies to remain secure.
Malware August 12, 2015 Tinba Trojan Sets Its Sights on Romania 4 min read - IBM X-Force researchers have discovered a new variant of the Tinba malware, which is specifically designed to target banks in Romania.
Banking & Finance August 10, 2015 Financial Services Threat Landscape: Where’s the Money? 2 min read - The financial services sector remains the most targeted industry when it comes to cyberattacks, with campaigns such as Dyre Wolf leading the way.
Fraud Protection July 10, 2015 The Rising Threat of Attacks and How Organizational Silos Enable the Fraudsters 2 min read - Successfully reducing the threat of financial crime requires collaboration and intelligence sharing across different financial institutions.
June 25, 2015 Cash Grab: Attacks on Financial Industries Outpace All Others 4 to 1 2 min read - A new Websense Security Labs report found that attacks on banks and other finanical industries outpace all others 4 to 1. How do banks respond?
May 13, 2015 Tinba Malware Watches Mouse Movements, Screen Activity to Avoid Sandbox Detection 2 min read - Security researchers found that the Tinba malware is no longer relying on its small size as the only way to avoid detection from sandbox technology.
April 10, 2015 FFIEC Warns Banks of Malware Attacks, Credential Theft 3 min read - Banks face serious risk from sophisticated malware and credential-stealing attacks, according to a recent alert from the FFIEC to financial institutions.