Batu69 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 A Russian hacking group planned on launching cyberattacks against several banks around the world, according to SC Magazine.Banks targeted by the hackers include the Bank of America, Commercial Bank International, Toronto Dominion Canada Trust, United Nations Children’s Fund, United Bank for Africa and Regions Banks, reports Softpedia. The group planning the attacks is said to have been in operation since 2007, but has been referred to with different names including APT28, Pawn Storm and the Sofacy group.Security firm Root9B made the discovery during “routine security analysis” for a client last month, uncovering a targeted spear phishing domain aiming at a financial institution.“The server it was found on raised even more questions, because although security experts knew the server as a bad actor, it was generally associated with malware used in nation state attacks,” explained the security firm’s 11 page report. Further analysis showed signatures and a server related to APT28.With preparation for the attacks beginning last June, analysts concluded that they had never seen a “large-scale attack utilizing numerous zero-day exploits that were so thoroughly mapped in advance.”The researchers have contacted the financial institutions identified as targets, but it is not clear if attacks have already begun. It is believed that if and when they do strike, it will be in the form of a targeted spear phishing campaign. Of course, public exposure of the plans may result in attacks being delayed or changed.Another interesting piece of the analysis, Computer World reports, is that APT28 may be divided into two subgroups: one aimed at attacking government and military organizations, and another that targets financial institutions and banks.Source: http://www.welivesecurity.com/2015/05/14/russian-hacking-group-apt28-planned-attacks-global-banks/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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humble3d Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Nsa suggests they could counter attack with conventional weapons... :wtf: :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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