A new Linux variant of FASTCash, a banking malware targeting the financial sector, has emerged.
This Linux variant marks a significant evolution in malware capabilities and poses a threat to banking systems.
The malware is modular, stealthy, and scalable, allowing attackers to manipulate transaction authorizations and withdraw large sums of cash from ATMs.
To mitigate the risks, financial institutions should update and patch systems regularly, implement multi-layered security, monitor network activity, adopt Zero Trust architecture, train employees, and collaborate with cybersecurity experts.