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French bank Crédit Mutuel Arkéa confirms cyberattack that enabled fraudulent transactions

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Crédit Mutuel Arkéa confirmed a cyberattack that enabled fraudulent transactions and says the incident is contained and operations are gradually resuming. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT linked the bank to suspicious withdrawals totalling an estimated $133 million, but the bank has not verified the loss, and the entry point and attackers remain undisclosed.

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  1. Never share passwords, card details or SMS verification codes with anyone who contacts you about your bank account.
  2. If you receive a suspicious message about a banking problem, contact your bank adviser directly rather than replying or clicking links.
  3. Be cautious of fake security messages that use news of this incident to appear credible.

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