Friday, November 22

Tag: Banking

RBI Imposes Monetary Penalty on Jogindra Central Co-operative Bank for Non-Compliance
BFSI, Banking, Goverment Notice/Circulars

RBI Imposes Monetary Penalty on Jogindra Central Co-operative Bank for Non-Compliance

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹3.5 lakh on Jogindra Central Co-operative Bank Ltd., Solan, Himachal Pradesh, for non-compliance with directions issued by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) on ‘Frauds-Guidelines for Classification, Reporting and Monitoring’. Monetary Penalty The penalty was imposed based on the findings of a statutory inspection conducted by NABARD with reference to the bank’s financial position as on March 31, 2021. The inspection revealed that the bank had delayed in reporting frauds. This action is in violation of NABARD’s directions on ‘Frauds-Guidelines for Classification, Reporting and Monitoring’. Also Read: RBI Imposes Penalty on Ambarnath Jai Hind Co-operative Bank for Non-Compliance The RBI h...
Haryana Police Retrieve Rs 70 Lakh in Cyber Fraud Case Targeting HR Executive
Regtech, Banking, Cyber Crime, Payments

Haryana Police Retrieve Rs 70 Lakh in Cyber Fraud Case Targeting HR Executive

In a significant victory against cyber frauds, Haryana police have successfully recovered Rs 70 lakh that was defrauded from a senior HR executive. The victim, identified as Sanjay Jain, fell victim to a sophisticated online scam orchestrated by cyber fraudsters. This incident highlights the growing threat of cyber frauds and the importance of robust cybersecurity measures to protect individuals and organizations. The Cyber Fraud: Sanjay Jain, a resident of Sector 47 in Gurgaon, reported the incident to the police on February 16. He disclosed that he had lost Rs 1 crore to cyber con artists who lured him through an investment link shared on WhatsApp. The fraudsters posed as representatives of a reputed financial services firm and enticed Jain with promises of high returns on investments ...
Banking Trojans: The Malware Undercover Agents
Banking, Fintech, Payments

Banking Trojans: The Malware Undercover Agents

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, banking trojans stand out as a formidable adversary. These malicious programs, often disguised as legitimate software, infiltrate systems with the intent to steal sensitive information, particularly from online banking users. In this article, we delve into the world of trojans, exploring their origins, tactics, and the ongoing battle to defend against them. What Is a Trojan? A trojan is a type of malware that masquerades as a benign or useful program. Just like the legendary Trojan horse from ancient Greek mythology, these digital counterparts deceive users by appearing harmless while harboring malicious intent. Banking trojan, in particular, follow this pattern—they pose as something beneficial but have a hidden agenda. ...