For much of the time, cybersecurity researchers can find themselves limited to informed speculation and assessment about the sort of activity that cybercriminals perform, prior to launching a large cyber-theft operation. We believe that they will be performing reconnaissance on employees at the bank, particularly those in privileged positions linked to the payment and IT platforms, but some of the more precise details are limited. However, every now and again, information will be leaked which can provide some unique insight into the activities of cybercriminal groups and what they look for in a victim.
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