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From Russia, With Malware: US Charges Hackers In $100M Bank Fraud

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The duo allegedly — and with the help of more than a dozen others — worked to deploy malware known as Dridex (aka Cridex and Bugat) and for committing wire and bank fraud. They are connected with a Russian hacking group known as Evil Corp., which has been known to release malware.

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From Russia, with Malware: US Charges Hacking Group Evil Corp. In $100M Bank Fraud

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The duo allegedly — and with the help of more than a dozen others — worked to deploy malware known as Dridex (aka Cridex and Bugat) and for committing wire and bank fraud. They are connected with a Russian hacking group known as Evil Corp., which has been known to release malware.

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We have deep dives into opening banking, synthetic ID fraud and supplemental jobless benefits. . Kevin McCarthy (R-California), Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky), White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows and U.S. Nike Restructures Corporate Leadership In Digital Push . Fun, Cool and Otherwise Interesting.

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