Fortifying Global Finance: A Mini-Guide to SWIFT Security, Network Segregation & the Bangladesh Bank Heist
1. Why SWIFT Security Demands Board‑Level Attention 2. Case Study: The Bangladesh Bank Heist (2016) Stage What Happened Control Gap Recon Malware planted months earlier Internet‑connected SWIFT PC Exploit 35 fake payment orders ≈ $1 B No outbound firewall rules Cover‑up Printer disabled, alerts silenced Lack of monitoring After‑math: $81 M vanished via Philippine casinos; global regulators hardened […]