After the incredible fraud, with SMS and e-mail, for alleged traffic calls or debts to the IRS, there is again mobility with incidents of code grabs in ATMs.
Although the Bank of Greece recorded a reduction in such frauds in 2025, it appears that the banks have re-sounded an alarm, hence the warnings they send to their customers.
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Fraud at ATMs
«When using ATM it is important to take basic protection measures to reduce the risk of fraud or unauthorised transactions», features the message received by thousands of bank customers in recent days.
What are the necessary self-protection measures before the ATM transaction?
- . See if there are any additional accessories or alterations in the card slot
- If you notice anything unusual, avoid its use and immediately inform the Bank.
- Cover the keyboard when you insert your PIN.
- Avoid easy codes, such as birth dates or phone numbers.
- Don't store or mark your PIN on your cell phone or elsewhere.
- Do not leave the transaction receipt or other documents that may contain your personal information.
- Check your account and card movements regularly and report any suspicious transaction immediately.
«The Bank will never ask you by phone or email, your card PIN, personal e-banking codes, or transaction confirmation codes (OTP)», complements the same message, with a background to the incredible frauds reported to the Electronic Crimes Police concerning the action of domestic and international circuits.
Electronic «traps» on our phones
The only sure thing is that consumers are under siege and the slightest mistake can bring loss of sensitive data and empty bank accounts.
According to the new Zimperium Report, mobile banking applications are now an important target for fraud. The report found 34 active «families» malware that hunt over 1,200 financial applications in 90 countries. These attacks are advanced, with malicious software that can violate legal banking applications, steal codes, make fake sessions and remain hidden in your device. In fact, fraud is transferred from servers directly to people's phones, which means that current security arrangements need review.
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Today, 54% of consumers cite mobile applications as their main way of managing their bank accounts, a percentage that has more than doubled since 2017. As the «Channel» the transactions shifted, the same happened with the range of attacks – faster than any organization could reasonably have predicted.
The numbers make the target obvious. Banking trojan attacks on Android smartphone increased by 56% in 2025. The number of unique banking trojan installation packages increased to 255.090 — an increase of 271% only compared to 2024. Online fraud in the financial services sector increased by 21% between 2024 and 2025, with one in 20 verification efforts now being considered fraudulent. It is crucial that 80% of fraud cases now occur through online or mobile platforms.
Eastern cyberattack barrage
At the same time, Check Point detects over 9 million electronic attacks a day worldwide. Especially since the beginning of the Persian war, mobility has increased and as Check Point reports, numerous threat factors associated with Iran have been identified and are promoting its strategic objectives through cyber-businesses.
These activities included targeting internet-related cameras, carrying out catastrophic attacks on American and Israeli entities, and exporting data from cloud environments to support broader mobility and information collection efforts.
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Nimbus Manticore is a group of threats associated with the IRGC and targets mainly the areas of defence, aviation and telecommunications through electronic "fishing" (phishing) bells on the subject of career. Nimbus Manticore stands out compared to other groups associated with Iran due to its complex set of malicious software tools. In 2025, the MiniJunk malware framework used by Nimbus Manticore was recorded to target high-profile organizations throughout Western Europe and the Middle East.
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