French Bank Crédit Mutuel Arkéa says hackers exploited a service provider to steal up to $133 million using the bank’s own account. French cooperative bank Crédit Mutuel Arkéa was hit by a cyberattack that let attackers make fraudulent transactions of up to $133 million, forcing it to suspend certain systems. Crédit Mutuel Arkéa is a major French cooperative banking and insurance group headquartered in Brest, Brittany, France.
Attackers Exploit Third-Party Provider to Raid French Bank Crédit Mutuel Arkéa
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