Cobalt/Carbanak bank malware gang’s alleged leader arrested
The hackers have made ATMs across Europe spit out cash upon command. Continue reading Cobalt/Carbanak bank malware gang’s alleged leader arrested
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Police arrest members of billion-dollar banking cybercrime gang
ATM jackpot gang is thought to have infiltrated over 100 financial firms in 40 countries, costing banks more than one billion dollars.
Read more in my article on the We Live Security blog.
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Payments Giant Verifone Investigating Breach
Credit and debit card payments giant Verifone [NYSE: PAY] is investigating a breach of its corporate computer networks that could impact companies running its point-of-sale solutions, according to multiple sources. Verifone says the extent of the breach was “limited” and that its payment services network was not impacted.
San Jose, Calif.-based Verifone is the largest maker of credit card terminals used in the United States. It sells point-of-sale terminals and services to support the swiping and processing of credit and debit card payments at a variety of businesses, including retailers, taxis, and fuel stations.
On Jan. 23, 2017, Verifone sent an “urgent” email to all company staff and contractors, telling them that they had 24 hours to change all company passwords. Continue reading Payments Giant Verifone Investigating Breach
Carbanak Attacks Shift to Hospitality Sector
The Carbanak cybercrime gang has shifted strategy and targets the hospitality and restaurant industries with new techniques and malware. Continue reading Carbanak Attacks Shift to Hospitality Sector