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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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Why The Switch To Electronic Payments Isn’t Enough To Combat Employee Fraud

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In New York, a worker at Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. And in New Mexico, two Santa Fe government employees were placed on leave following a report that fraud is running rampant in their department. It’s a scary thought for any organization to consider that one of its biggest security threats may be coming from within.

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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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Beyond Mobile Banking, Giving (Alexa’s) Voice to Financial Lives, Naturally

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Fiserv VP of digital banking Scott Domach says the robust voice banking experience embraces everything from bill payment push alerts to fraud alerts, but one thing rules above all: The principle of natural speech. It’s about juggling bills, planning, investing, saving and, in this day and age, guarding against fraud.

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Darden Cyberattack Puts 567K Cards At Risk

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Darden said the Cheddar restaurants impacted are located in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

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