financial sector
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Lazarus Group Uses Memory-Only RemotePE Malware Against Crypto Firms
Researchers say Lazarus Group has used the RemotePE malware family against financial and cryptocurrency targets. The in-memory trojan leaves little forensic evidence and was linked to a multi-stage attack chain with several loaders.
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Qilin ransomware deployed in supply-chain attack hits South Korean financial firms
Security researchers say a supply‑chain compromise of a managed service provider enabled Qilin ransomware to hit multiple South Korean financial firms in September 2025, stealing more than 1 million files and about 2 TB of data in a campaign researchers call “Korean Leaks.”
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Emerging Threat: Nitrogen Ransomware Targets Financial Sector in US, UK, and Canada
The Nitrogen ransomware strain has emerged as a significant threat to financial organizations in the US, UK, and Canada, encrypting crucial data and demanding hefty ransoms from victims. Cybersecurity experts warn that its sophisticated tactics pose a severe risk to unprepared entities.
