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Bank heist targeting Bangladesh Bank’s SWIFT accounts

In February 2016, unknown hackers used Bangladesh Bank employees’ SWIFT credentials to send fraudulent money-transfer requests. Of the transfers that reached banks, $101 million was sent; $81 million went to the Philippines, most of which was withdrawn.

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Bank heist targeting Bangladesh Bank’s SWIFT accounts

In February 2016, unknown hackers used Bangladesh Bank employees’ SWIFT credentials to send fraudulent money-transfer requests. Of the transfers that reached banks, $101 million was sent; $81 million went to the Philippines, most of which was withdrawn.