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Cyber attacks on bank accounts: Targobank and HypoVereinsbank in focus - new access data required
According to Targobank, no major damage was caused because the security systems successfully repelled the attacks. However, for security, new access data must be created. It is not uncommon for criminals to attempt to gain access to bank accounts. It was only in October that the consumer advice center warned of numerous phishing emails in which fraudsters claimed that the Targobank account had been blocked and that the customer should enter their data via a link in a “renewal form”. HypoVereinsbank accounts are also currently being targeted by cybercriminals. The consumer advice center issued a warning on Monday about phishing emails that attempt to obtain sensitive customer data. According to a report...
Cyber attacks on bank accounts: Targobank and HypoVereinsbank in focus - new access data required
It is not uncommon for criminals to attempt to gain access to bank accounts. It was only in October that the consumer advice center warned of numerous phishing emails in which fraudsters claimed that the Targobank account had been blocked and that the customer should enter their data via a link in a “renewal form”.
According to a report by www.chip.de,
Analysis of the cyber attack on banks
The recent cyber attack on banks in Germany highlights the increasing threat of cybercrime in the financial sector. Targobank was lucky that its security systems were able to fend off the attacks, but this is a warning sign for the entire industry. The consumer advice center is already warning about phishing emails that try to get sensitive customer data, and HypoVereinsbank is also in the sights of cybercriminals. This trend could undermine consumer confidence in the security of banks and lead to massive financial losses.
Read the source article at www.chip.de