In the changed reality, Bangladesh Bank employees demanded the resignation of the top officials of the bank, the interim government will decide. These persons were appointed on contractual basis by the recently resigned government. As a result, any new government will have to decide about them. Apart from this, Bangladesh …
Read More »BingoMod RAT: Android Banking Trojan Empties Accounts, Wipes data
Cleafy found a harmful software called BingoMod that targets Android devices. The malware tries to get into bank accounts on the device and steal money, then it erases the device’s activity. Cleafy says that BingoMod is a type of remote access Trojan (RAT). Attackers can use it to control devices …
Read More »Australian four major banks raised alarm on cyber ‘warfare’
An executive from National Australia Bank reveals that the four major banks in the country face continuous attacks, as threat actors launch numerous attacks every minute, around the clock. According to Chris Sheehan, National Australia Bank’s executive for group investigations, all banks are constantly being targeted by attacks. The purpose …
Read More »“Kori” digital bank to start operation in October
Kori Digital Bank’s Chairman Habibullah N Karim said, the bank will start its operation in October; it’s all preparatory work is going in full swing, we hope soon will get final license. He said, after getting LOI, we were working tirelessly to start the banking operation within the time span …
Read More »BB published guidelines on Licensing, Operation, and Regulation of Credit Bureau
Bangladesh Bank has published the “Guidelines on Licensing, Operation, and Regulation of Credit Bureau”. This policy is being created to comply with Article 82 of the Bangladesh Bank Order, 1972. It aims to incorporate modern technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in credit risk assessment. This will …
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Resecurity blog
V3B phishing kit targets customers of EU 54 banks
Cybercriminals are using Telegram to advertise a new phishing kit called ‘V3B’. This kit is currently aimed at customers of 54 big financial institutions in Ireland, the Netherlands, Finland, Austria, Germany, France, Belgium, Greece, Luxembourg, and Italy. The phishing kit costs between $130 and $450 per month. It includes …
Read More »Navigating the Cyber Threat Landscape – Digital bank, Bangladesh perspective
Digital banking has played a pivotal role in expanding financial access for millions in Bangladesh, showcasing technology’s capacity to uplift lives and create opportunities. The nation’s high mobile penetration rate and the widespread adoption of Mobile Financial Services (MFS) like bKash and Nagad have empowered millions, especially in rural areas, …
Read More »Bangladesh bank published CBS guideline Version 2.0
The banking industry in Bangladesh is the core driver in economic development of the country. The focus on inclusion and the aim for sustainability have advanced the industry to grow with a faster pace and in a well- structured manner. The industry has undergone many changes on providing the services …
Read More »MD-DMD of merged weak bank to lose job
Bangladesh Bank has issued regulations stating that the Managing Directors (MDs) and Deputy Managing Directors (DMDs) of the weaker banks involved in the merger will lose their jobs. This was announced on Thursday, April 4th. The director of the struggling bank resulting from the merger cannot hold any director position …
Read More »Padma Bank is merging with Exim Bank: Official
According to Prothom Alo’s report, the fourth generation Padma Bank is going to merge with the private Exim Bank of Islamic style. This decision was taken unanimously in the Exim Bank Board of Directors meeting on Thursday (March 14). A director of Exim Bank confirmed this information to Prothom Alo …
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