CVE-2022-43872

IBM Financial Transaction Manager 3.2.4 authorization checks are done incorrectly for some HTTP requests which allows getting unauthorized technical information e.g. event log entries about the FTM SWIFT system. IBM X-Force ID: 239708...

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IBM Financial Transaction Manager 3.2.4 authorization checks are done incorrectly for some HTTP requests which allows getting unauthorized technical information e.g. event log entries about the FTM SWIFT system. IBM X-Force ID: 239708...

Cybercriminals vs financial institutions in 2018: what to expect

Introduction – key events in 2017 2017 was a year of great changes in the world of cyberthreats facing financial organizations. Firstly, in 2017 we witnessed a continuation of cyberattacks targeting systems running SWIFT — a fundamental part of the world's financial ecosystem. Attackers were able...

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How Did Hackers Who Stole $81 Million from Bangladesh Bank Go Undetected?

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