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A hacker claimed that 1.2TB of private data stolen from Standard Bank, including client credit card details, will be shared online in stages. The bank, the largest in South Africa by assets, was breached in late February, with the hacker known as “ROOTBOY” claiming that they spent “just over three …

Bangladesh Bank Unveils Cybersecurity Framework, V 1.0. The purpose of this framework is to ensure Cybersecurity governance and build better resilience against cyber threats. The framework is based on NIST principles but extends into seven functions: Preparation & Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover, and Reporting. This alignment ensures that …

Two new banks reported a data breach that revealed customer information due to a hack of their third-party vendor, Marquis Software Solutions. VeraBank in Texas reported that a data breach affected 37,318 clients, revealing their names and some personal information. The bank didn’t detail which personal information was stolen, but …

Marquis Software Solutions has announced a data breach affecting multiple banks and credit unions in the US. Marquis Software Solutions offers data analytics, CRM tools, compliance reporting, and digital marketing to more than 700 banks, credit unions, and mortgage lenders. Marquis reported a ransomware attack on August 14, 2025, in …

A new Android banking Trojan called Herodotus has emerged recently. It is offered as Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) and pretends to be a legitimate app to trick users into installing an APK. After installation, it requests sensitive permissions and can control the device for banking transactions. A modern mobile attack, yet once …

Prime Bank PLC is leading the way in enhancing digital security in Bangladesh’s Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector by implementing DNS Security Extensions (DNSSEC) for its .com.bd domain. Prime Bank is the first bank in .com.bd to implement DNSSEC, showcasing its commitment to taking proactive cybersecurity measures. As …

An organised racket has reportedly siphoned off lakhs from Standard Chartered Bangladesh’s (SCB) credit card holders, raising serious cybersecurity concerns. According to a Bangladesh Bank source, a total of Tk27 lakh was siphoned from the credit cards of 54 customers of Standard Chartered Bangladesh during the last week of August. …

A new Android malware called SikkahBot is targeting students in Bangladesh by pretending to be official apps from the Bangladesh Education Board. Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs (CRIL) found that this malware has been active since July 2024. According to CRIL, the SikkahBot malware is distributed through shortened URLs, including …

Malaysia is boosting its digital transformation by launching its first fully AI-powered banking service. This initiative, which comes just before Merdeka, shows the country’s commitment to using advanced local technology to serve its citizens and enhance its global digital standing. YTL Group and SEA Ltd have launched Ryt Bank, the …

A sophisticated cyber fraud has stolen over ₹5.58 crore from many bank accounts, highlighting serious concerns about digital payment security. This scam involved cloning biometric data and affected 251 accounts in 17 districts. Authorities are working hard to contain the situation and catch those responsible. The Modus Operandi: A Digital …