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Bangladesh Bank has issued a public warning regarding a fraudulent website operating under the guise of the country’s official National Card Scheme, TakaPay. According to the central bank, the fake website (https://takapaycard.com) is illegally collecting sensitive personal information, including names, phone numbers, email addresses, national IDs, and passport numbers. The …

A covert attack on ATM systems has been detected, using a hidden Raspberry Pi to access internal bank networks. The intrusion involved physical access, a rarely seen anti-forensics technique and malware designed to avoid standard detection methods. Attackers Gained Physical Access to ATM Network: A group named UNC2891 connected a …

Bangladesh Bank has alerted all scheduled banks to enhance their cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive financial data and ICT systems due to increasing cyber threats in the banking sector. Key Areas of Concern and Required Actions: Operating System & Software Patching: Ensure all servers and critical systems are regularly updated …

BGD e-GOV CIRT alert for a potential risk of cyber attack on Thursday (24.07.2025). In its situational alert, CIRT said, based on current threat intelligence, there is a potential risk of a large-scale cyberattack targeting Bangladesh’s ICT infrastructure in the coming days. CIRT mentioned that the cyber attack focuses on …

On Tuesday, Bangladesh Bank organized a special award ceremony at its headquarters in Dhaka to formally recognize and honor a group of officials from Pan Asia Banking Corporation (PACB), Sri Lanka, for their exemplary vigilance, professionalism, and integrity in preventing a $20 million fraudulent transaction during the 2016 Bangladesh Bank …

ThreatFabric researchers have discovered a new sophisticated campaign by the Anatsa banking trojan targeting mobile banking users in the U.S. and Canada. This is the malware’s third major attack on North American financial institutions. The latest campaign marks a serious increase in threats, as cybercriminals have breached the official Google …

The rise of online gambling in the country is leading to increased crime and societal issues. In response, the central bank has implemented strict measures to curb these activities. On Wednesday, May 28, the Payment Systems Department of Bangladesh Bank instructed all banks and financial institutions to enhance monitoring of …

Cyber fraudsters hacked the Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank’s server using a customer’s mobile phone. According to reports, the fraudsters hacked a customer’s mobile banking app at the bank’s Halti branch in Chamba district and withdrew Rs 11.55 crores, which was later transferred to 20 different bank accounts. The State …

CYFIRMA analysis reveals a sophisticated malware campaign that exploits a major Indian bank’s brand through fake mobile apps. These apps, distributed via phishing links and social engineering, closely resemble the real bank apps, deceiving users into sharing their credentials and personal information. The malware uses advanced techniques, such as encrypted …

Bangladesh Cyber Security Intelligence (BCSI) has published Financial Threat Assessment report for 2024. In an era where financial institutions and Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) are essential to both economic and national stability, the growing frequency and complexity of cyber threats have underscored a pressing truth: Bangladesh’s national security is under …