Weekly Update: 03 May 2023
A weekly report looking at major incidents and developments in the financial services sector. Topics include data breaches, threat actors and TTPs, fraud and anti-money laundering, and the adoption and regulation of cryptocurrency.
Editor’s Pick
A selection of Top Stories picked by our editors.
Scammers stole $3.23 million worth of NFTs in April BTCManager – May 01 2023 12:28
Hackers target vulnerable Veeam backup servers exposed onlineBleeping Computer – Apr 29 2023 14:47
CTFC wins record $3.4B penalty payment in Bitcoin-related fraud caseCOINTELEGRAPH.COM – Apr 28 2023 02:52
Many Public Salesforce Sites are Leaking Private DataKrebs on Security – Apr 28 2023 02:09
Google Ads data: $4M stolen through crypto phishing URLsCOINTELEGRAPH.COM – Apr 27 2023 09:35
Google disrupts the CryptBot info-stealing malware operationBleepingComputer.com – Apr 26 2023 16:46
Threat Actors & TTPs
Discussion and analyses of significant campaigns, incidents, and associated actors in the banking sector.
RecordBreaker Stealer Distributed via Hacked YouTube AccountsASEC Blog – AhnLab English – May 03 2023 00:00
Qakbot Distributed via OneNote and CHMASEC Blog – AhnLab English – May 02 2023 23:00
CoinMiner (KONO DIO DA) Distributed to Linux SSH ServersASEC Blog – AhnLab English – May 01 2023 23:00
A LNK Between Browsers: Hunting Methodologies and Extension Abusing ActorsMandiant.com – May 01 2023 12:00
Magecart threat actor rolls out convincing modal formsMalwarebytes Unpacked – Apr 27 2023 08:30
Hackers are breaking into AT&T email accounts to steal cryptocurrencyTechCrunch – Apr 26 2023 19:42
Threat Actor Selling New Atomic macOS (AMOS) Stealer on TelegramCyble Blog – Apr 26 2023 11:38
Attackers Use Containers for Profit via TrafficStealerTrend Micro Simply Security – Apr 26 2023 11:11
Leaks & Breaches
Leaks and breaches, discussion and actions.
Data breach exposed Mackenzie clients’ personal data but not holdings, firm saysInvestment Executive – May 02 2023 20:05
Level Finance confirms $1M exploit due to buggy smart contractCointelegraph – May 01 2023 23:26
Alvaria, Inc. Files Data Breach Notice on Behalf of Carrington Mortgage ServicesJD Supra – May 01 2023 17:30
Federal Bank Cyber Attack and Indian Bank Cyber Attack: Is India’s Banking System Safe?The Cyber Express – Apr 28 2023 12:53
DeFi Protocol 0VIX Loses Nearly $2M in Flash-Loan ExploitCoinDesk – Apr 28 2023 12:44
Texas bank breach exposed thousands of Social Security numbersCyberNews – Apr 28 2023 08:00
Malaysia Central Bank Cyberattack: Indian Hackers Kerala Cyber Xtractors Target the Key BankThe Cyber Express – Apr 26 2023 11:48
AKPK Malaysia Data Breach: ALPHV Ransomware Group Gets Access to 1.5 Million FilesThe Cyber Express – Apr 26 2023 11:24
IMA Financial admits data breach, hundreds at riskCyberNews – Apr 26 2023 08:52
Fraud & Anti-Money Laundering
Incidents and actions related to fraud and anti-money laundering.
FBI seizes 9 crypto exchanges used to launder ransomware paymentsBleepingComputer.com – May 02 2023 19:52
Coinbase officers, board members face suit over alleged insider trading during listingCointelegraph – May 02 2023 16:30
Settlement Agreement between the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control and Poloniex, LLCOFAC RSS Feed – May 01 2023 18:00
Cold Calls on Financial Deals to Be Banned Under Government PlansBloomberg – Apr 29 2023 23:02
Police raid 14 cybercrime hot-spot villages in Nuh, 125 hackers apprehendedHindustan Times – Apr 28 2023 18:11
Former Bank VP Admits to Arson and Bank FraudUnited States Department of Justice – Apr 28 2023 04:00
Chinese banks ‘laundering cash for drug cartels’The Times & The Sunday Times – Apr 27 2023 20:41
Man Sentenced for Stealing Over 712 Bitcoin Subject to ForfeitureJusticeGov – Press Release – Apr 27 2023 04:00
Jury Finds Deutsche Bank Liable for $95 Million in Cayman Ponzi Scheme SuitNews – Insurance Journal – Apr 26 2023 14:35
Leader Of Miami Crew Pleads Guilty To Defrauding Banks And Cryptocurrency Exchange Of More Than $4 MillionJusticeGov – Press Release – Apr 26 2023 04:00
Cryptosphere – Adoption & Regulation
Adoption and regulation of cryptocurrency in the financial sector.
The Future of Crypto and its Impact on the Financial Industry in 2023Finance Magnates – May 03 2023 11:06
Hong Kong Regulator Reminds Local Banks There Is No Ban on Crypto FirmsCoinDesk – Apr 28 2023 08:06
UK financial watchdog calls for collaboration with digital currency firmsCoinGeek – Apr 28 2023 07:21
Taiwan financial regulator to create new virtual asset bureauTaiwan News Online – Apr 28 2023 03:47
Sens. Warren, Marshall Delay Reintroducing Crypto Bill Due to Lack of SponsorsCryptoNews.net – Apr 27 2023 23:05
California approves blockchain-based digital wallet for gov’t servicesCointelegraph – Apr 27 2023 13:50
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