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Key facts
Banks of at least 14 countries including Russia, the UK, the Netherlands and Malaysia have suffered the attacks from this criminal group.
The 'touchless jackpotting' technique employed does not involve any physical manipulations of ATMs.
Bank systems are infected using tools that are widely available in public sources.
The shortest time taken to obtain total control over the banking network – 10 minutes.
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How this attack’s malware spreads through internal banking networks and provides for its survivability.
Functional specifics of the ATM malware used to dispense money on demand.
The attack scheme and roles of group members.
Indicators of Compromise and attack prevention tactics.
Logical attacks on ATMs are expected to become one of the key threats targeting banks: they enable cybercriminals to commit fraud remotely from anywhere globally and attack the whole ATM network without being 'on the radar' of security services. That said, this type of attack does not require development of expensive advanced software – a significant amount of the tools used are widely available on the deep web. Every bank is under threat of logical attacks on ATMs and should be protected accordingly.
Dmitry Volkov
Chief Technical Officer, Сo‑founder Group‑IB
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Introducing the research on cyber-security trends and predictions for the next year. Plan your cyber security strategy effectively.
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2018 Cryptocurrency Exchanges
Estimation of the number of login and passwords leaks of cryptoсurrency exchanges users and analysis their nature. Recommendations for ensuring security of users and exchanges.
Request Learn more May 2018
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Learn about Cobalt’s development and modification of tools and tactics which were used to steal approximately 1 billion dollars from over 100 banks in 40 different countries.
Request Learn more December 2017
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This hacker group is noticeable for 1.5 years of silent operations and multiple attacks. They still pose a threat: learn about MoneyTaker techniques and indicators of compromise now.
Request Learn more October 2017
Hi-Tech Crime Trends 2017
Introducing the research on cyber-security trends and predictions for the next year. Plan your cyber security strategy effectively.
Request Learn more May 2017
Lazarus Arisen: Architecture, Techniques and Attribution
In-depth research, containing recommendations on how to track their involvement in recent attacks.
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Request Learn more March 2016
Buhtrap: the evolution of targeted attacks against financial institutions
This research gives the details about the methods of the hacker group, which carried out 13 successful attacks against banking institutions.
Request Learn more December 2014
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