Uganda confirms cyberattack on central bank but minimizes extent of breach

Category	Details
Threat Actors	Financially-motivated cybercriminals, possibly linked to a Southeast Asian hacker group.
Campaign Overview	Cyberattack on Uganda’s central bank (Bank of Uganda), with unconfirmed reports of $17 million stolen.
Target Regions (Victims)	Uganda (Central Bank – Bank of Uganda).
Methodology	Likely included unauthorized access to bank accounts and transferring stolen funds internationally.
Product Targeted	Central Bank systems and financial accounts.
Malware Reference	Not explicitly mentioned in the report.
Tools Used	Not specified; possibly tools for unauthorized account access and fund transfer.
Vulnerabilities Exploited	Likely weaknesses in central bank systems or account security measures.
TTPs	Unauthorized fund transfers to international accounts (Japan, UK); immediate withdrawal of stolen funds to avoid detection.
Attribution	Southeast Asian hacker group suspected; no confirmation provided yet.
Recommendations	– Strengthen cybersecurity measures for financial institutions. – Conduct an urgent audit of central bank systems. – Improve monitoring of international transactions. – Cooperate with international financial regulators to recover stolen funds.
Source	The Record

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