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British banks lose GBP 20 mln from accounts in malware attack

Thursday 15 October 2015 00:05 CET | News

Cyber criminals have stolen some GBP 20 million (USD 30 million) from UK bank accounts using Dridex malware, according to the National Crime Agency (NCA).

The agency is warning internet users to protect themselves against the malware, also known as Bugat and Cridex, and say they are chasing down the thieves.

Computers become infected when users open documents from seemingly legitimate e-mails. Financial institutions and various payment systems have been targeted, and members of the public could have become victims. Windows users are most at risk, they say.

The NCA recommends people ensure their operating systems are up to date and that anti-virus software is installed to protect themselves.


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