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Report Reveals Leak of 30,000 Bank Passwords from a Single Country on the Dark Web during a Global Malware Attack
Banks Warn Customers: Stolen Credentials Circulate on Dark Web
Hey there! Today, we're diving into the world of cybersecurity, where tens of thousands of bank login credentials have been discovered on the dark web, belonging to customers in Australia.
The cybersecurity firm Dvuln has uncovered this info, stemming from four years of malware attacks on customers with bank accounts in Australia. They've found login credentials for 14,000 customers of the Commonwealth Bank, 7,000 of ANZ, 5,000 from NAB, and 4,000 from Westpac.
But wait, there's more. The actual number of infected devices is likely much higher, as many infections remain undetected or traded in private channels. The data was taken from phones and other devices infected with malware, not due to hacks on the banks' security systems.
A recent report from KELA found that billions of passwords have now been lifted from devices worldwide. Dvuln emphasizes a concentrated and cooperative effort is required to combat this type of fraud.
"This represents only a fraction of a much larger global problem."
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OF NOTE
Australian banks warned customers earlier this week about stolen bank login credentials circulating on the dark web. Given the scale of the compromise – with over 31,000 customers affected – it's a stark reminder about the importance of safeguarding your digital assets. (Read more in the enrichment section below.)
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Sources:1. The Australian: Australian customers urged to watch for signs of bank data breach2. DVULN: Data Breach Rapid Response Team3. How-to Geek: 3.9 billion passwords leaked through infostealer malware4. Norton: What is an infostealer?5. Australian Banking Association: New research sheds light on growing number of Australians impacted by cyberattacks
- In the realm of cryptocurrency, it's crucial to prioritize cybersecurity measures, given the recent discovery of over 31,000 bank login credentials on the dark web.
- The financing industry has declared a concentration on combating digital fraud, with Dvuln emphasizing a collective and cooperative approach to tackle this issue.
- The growing concern of cybersecurity extends to altcoins and blockchain technology, where the overall global problem appears vast.
- Staying informed about the crypto industry is essential, as industry leaders like BC.GAME launch social mining campaigns and platforms like Pepeto prepare for exchange launches.
- Finance and banking-and-insurance institutions should take note in light of the data breach, leveraging technology to safeguard their customers' digital assets.
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