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2016-02-04 · Financial sector / Bangladesh

Bangladesh Bank cyber theft

Attackers transferred tens of millions of dollars, while additional transfers were stopped after detection.

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Attack path

Compromise of the bank environment and fraudulent SWIFT messages in an international bank-theft campaign.

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Confirmed impact

Attackers transferred tens of millions of dollars, while additional transfers were stopped after detection.

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Response

International investigation, criminal charges and stronger payment and monitoring controls.