- Sweden edition
- Change edition:
- France |
- Germany |
- Norway |
- Switzerland
February 13, 2012
Russian gangs suspected of Swedish bank fraud
Published: 19 Jan 07 10:33 CET | Double click on a word to get a translation
Online: http://www.thelocal.se/6140/20070119/
A total of 8 million kronor has been stolen from accounts at Swedish bank Nordea since last autumn after attacks by hackers. Police say they suspect organised criminals from Russia are to blame.
- Nordea closes out 2011 by beating forecasts (24 Jan 12)
- Nordea CEO: I should have stayed in rented flat (10 Nov 11)
- Nordea defends costly CEO flat purchase (4 Nov 11)
Police say they are receiving reports of new attacks daily.
Nordea says it has known about the attacks for some time, but has chosen not to inform the public.
The bank has also been the subject of numerous so-called phishing attacks, in which customers have received emails falsely claiming to be from the bank. Customers were informed about these attacks in a major campaign by Nordea.
The first attack took place in September 2006, according to Computer Sweden. Police analysis showed that the virus is activated when customers enter their log-in details. The customer receives an error message and their details are sent to the fraudster, who then moves money to his own account.
Analysis of the affected customers' computers has shown that the log in information is sent to servers in the United States, and then on to Russia. There, large amounts of money were taken from the accounts.
Police say that the bank has managed to prevent even larger sums being stolen, by cancelling transactions before they can be carried out.
Some 121 people have been identified as involved in the conspiracy, and two have been convicted. The masterminds have still not been identified, police say.
Nordea says that all customers who fall prey to the attacks will be compensated.
"Customers must never suffer loss due to things like this," said spokesman Boo Ehlin.
The bank says it continuously reviews its security procedures, but is encouraging customers to review their virus protection.
Fark It!
Digg This
Share everywhere
Send to a friend
Printable version
Twitter This
Swedish recruiters check jobseekers on the net
40 percent of recruiters are checking potential employee’s social networking pages during the hiring process, a figure which has shot up from last year, according to a recent report. READ »
Rise in polls 'Löfven-effect': political expert
Since the new Social Democrat party leader Stefan Löfven took up the post, the party is gaining strength in the polls, causing political experts to speak of a ”Löfven-effect”. READ »
Saab shares dive despite strong 2011 report
Swedish defence group Saab on Friday reported a major boost in earnings for 2011 thanks to winning several major contracts, but a drop in orders left investors jittery, sending Saab's stock price down nearly 10 percent. READ (3 COMMENTS) »
Mats Sundin in massive kid's health research gift
Mats Sundin, the ex-Swedish hockey great, has made a donation supporting research into children's health at Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm and the University of Toronto. READ (5 COMMENTS) »
H&M under fire over Cambodia mass faintings
H&M has been criticized for choosing not to attend a hearing to highlight poor conditions for textile workers in Cambodia, where hundreds of employees at a plant run by the Swedish fashion giant mysteriously passed out in August. READ (6 COMMENTS) »
SAS earnings hit by Spanair bankruptcy
The bankruptcy of Spanair pulled SAS into the red for 2011, despite improved operating profits, the Scandinavian airline reported on Wednesday. READ (2 COMMENTS) »
Saab to cut Swiss Gripen fighter price: report
Swedish defence group Saab have announced that it will cut the price on its Gripen fighter jet to secure its Swiss order after a threat by French planemaker Dassault to undercut them. READ (6 COMMENTS) »
Few Swedes ready to work until they're 75: poll
An overwhelming majority of Swedes disagree with Swedish prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt's suggestion that workers should be ready to stay on the job until they are 75, a new poll shows. READ (34 COMMENTS) »
Several bids for Saab: administrator
Several companies are interested in buying Saab, confirmed the bankrupt Swedish carmaker's administrators on Tuesday, while currently unwilling to disclose the identities of the bidders. READ (2 COMMENTS) »
US ISPs block hacker probes: Swedish police
The Swedish National Police Board has called for new international laws to catch hackers on the internet, after US internet service providers refused to divulge information on the weekend's attack on government websites. READ (5 COMMENTS) »
- 06/02 Fire brigade slammed for 'renting out' rooms (2 comments) »
- 03/02 New bidder in the Saab saga shows its hand (8 comments) »
- 03/02 Volvo group announces record sales for 2011 »
- 03/02 TeliaSonera reports profit drop for 2011 »
- 02/02 Electrolux profits plunge amid weak demand »
- 02/02 AstraZeneca job cuts hit Södertälje hard (7 comments) »
- 02/02 Europe's banks set for years of 'shrinkage': Borg (2 comments) »
- 01/02 'Underclass-safari' post lands official in trouble (1 comment) »
- 01/02 Supreme Court denies Pirate Bay right to appeal (10 comments) »
- 31/01 ABB irked by link to Norwegian killer (2 comments) »
20 things to know before moving to Sweden
As diverse as Sweden is, there are a few societal norms that are distinctly Swedish. Understanding a handful of them will hopefully prepare you culturally before you relocate. When you're invited home to a Swede, you better be on time and take your shoes off, writes expat Lola Akinmade-Åkerström. Read more »
How far can English take you in Sweden?
Sweden is a country where almost everyone can speak English. So why bother to learn Swedish? Edina Varnagy from Hungary managed with English for a whole year but then found that Swedish could open doors – to a job, a social life and greater understanding. Read more »
| 13/02 | Service Engineer The Timken Company |
Hovedstaden |
| 13/02 | Desktop Area Responsible Academic Search |
Göteborg |
| 13/02 | Risk agent to Klarna's new team, Payment Operations Klarna |
Stockholm |
| 13/02 | Key Account Manager Food Borregaard |
Sarpsborg |
| 13/02 | adidas Group is now searching for a new Back office Sales Support adidas Group |
Stockholm |
| 13/02 | Falck is looking for a dynamic and dedicated Country Manager Falck TravelCare AB |
Stockholm |
| 13/02 | JAVA DEVELOPER IGT AB |
Stockholm |
| 13/02 | Brand Senior Merchandise Planner ONLY |
Brande |
| 13/02 | Senior Project Manager Wanted Volvo information Technology AB |
Göteborg |
| 13/02 | Inside Sales Assistant TEMP-TEAM |
Upplands Väsby |
- 13/02 Deutsche Bank 'to pay €800 mln' in Kirch case »
- 13/02 Greece leaving the euro not so scary - Germans »
- 10/02 Berlin defies EU over copyright deal »
- 10/02 Germans don't trust Greece to tighten belt »
- 09/02 Tourists flock to Germany in 2011 »
- 09/02 Daimler books record €6-billion profit »
- 08/02 Exports top €1 trillion despite euro crisis »
- 08/02 GM threatens major job cuts at Opel »
- 07/02 Court caps Jewish ghetto pension claims »
- 06/02 Industrial orders rise amid eurozone gloom »
- 18:57 Had problems with my boyfriend
- 18:19 Where do you live?
- 18:13 My Skype Idea
- 17:49 Shipping electronics from the UK to Sweden
- 17:28 What is death?
- 16:42 A question answered!
- 16:39 Am I being too optimistic/an idiot?!
- 15:08 Need to replace windows
- 14:40 Narcolepsy in children
- 14:16 For Trowbridge? The Bitter Legacy of 9/11
British-Australian Male Counsellor. Counselling Therapy for Depression, Mental Health, Sex, Relationship & Expat Issues
08-559 22 636 or CLICK HERE
Individuals & Couples - Stockholm Beth Rogerson PhD - Clinical, Marriage & Family Therapist
Click or call 08-5580 1266 now
Therapy in English in Stockholm Trained in California Individuals & Couples (08) 93 81 48 FREE phone consultation
Visit anxiousorblue.se
The new Online Tennis Store with the largest selection of Babolat Products in Sweden
http://www.babolatshop.se
Turning Point Counselling centre offers the international community of Stockholm a safe space for personal development, counselling and coaching.
http://www.turning-point.se/show.asp
Swedish Down Town PR Consulting and Productions is an innovative business company which provides valuable assistance with Public Relations and Communications in the swedish and the international market.
www.swedishdowntown.com
Find products and services that are specifically focused on English speakers living in Sweden!
FULL DETAILS
