Cyber criminals are masters at exploiting human vulnerability and trust. In Uzbek folklore, there's a creature known for causing chaos, preying on humans, lurking in the dark and changing its face to trick its victims before it pounces.
In December 2023, it lent its name to a sophisticated Android malware campaign using the same tactics that emerged in the digital underworld. The banking malware masqueraded as legitimate applications, leaving users confused – like its folklorish namesake – and surfaced from the dark to steal everything they had. Its codename: Ajina.
Join Group-IB’s Gary Ruddell and Nick Palmer as they speak with Amy Grieveson, Director of Security and Behaviours at Monzo Bank, revealing the tricks used by financial fraudsters to get victims to hand over their most sensitive information. They discuss sophisticated social engineering deployed by cyber criminals, as well as how to flip the narrative around cyber defence from fear, to empowering consumers with the awareness and routines needed to maintain vigilance in a landscape rife with scams.
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By understanding who these actors are and how they operate, you can better anticipate threats and protect yourself in an increasingly hostile digital world.
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