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

PYMNTS

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

PYMNTS

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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The AMLA and a Culture of Compliance – More Critical Than Ever

Abrigo

With the 2021 change in administration in Washington, D.C., Whistleblowers may be aware of fraud within an institution, corruption, systemic program deficiencies, or even a lack of strengthening programs as expected by regulators. Fraud Prevention. Fraud Trends. Preventing Cyber Fraud – Video. BSA Training.

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Yes, I really did just accept an a position on the Consumer Advisory Board of the CFPB! (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau)

Javelin Strategy & Research

This will require several trips a year to Washington, DC along with several touch-points, and I’m looking forward to getting acquainted with the CFPB’s staff and other 24 Consumer Advisory Board (CAB) members. I just accepted a position on the Consumer Advisory Board of the CFPB. I have a lot to learn! So what do you think I should focus on?

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17 Of The Biggest Startup Frauds Of All Time

CB Insights

Below, we take a look at some of these frauds and the lessons they can teach entrepreneurs hoping to launch their own products, companies, and funds. Mozido’s fintech fraud fiasco. Virgin Hyperloop One’s utopian vision derailed by fraud. Some companies just push their luck a little too far. Total Funding: $1.1B.

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The community bank’s complete guide to building trust

Independent Banker

a Washington, D.C.-based It’s traumatic for bank leadership. Bank forensics rely on data security logs from financial institutions as well as from outside providers of everything from antivirus protection to firewalls. based security and compliance automation platform. Increasingly, SIEMs are a must-have for community banks, he says.

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The 2015 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

Bank: Washington Federal and Fiserv deserve major kudos for the conversion of this $15 billion bank with 250 branches onto the DNA core platform. Best Leadership Performance in a Core Conversion. An old adage that never gets old: it matters when leadership hangs out in the foxhole. Conversion of the Year. Not so for crazy Barry.