Russian Hackers Manipulate Exchange Rate; Could Such Attacks Be Heading Our Way?
The Corkow virus has infiltrated 250,000 computers worldwide and infected more than 100 financial institutions. Last year, it placed more than $500 million in orders at non-market rates, resulting in a rate swing that cost one Russian bank more than $3 million. It may have been a test to prepare for future attacks, and could be heading our way. See also here. [2/8/16]