Unveiling the Underworld - Exploring Automatic Transfer Systems in Banking Malware

Explore the evolution and impact of Automatic Transfer Systems (ATS) in banking malware through this comprehensive conference talk from Ekoparty 2023. Delve into the history, present state, and future of ATS, from its origins in pre-2010 desktop banking trojans to its current sophisticated mobile implementations. Examine how cybercriminals exploit real-time payment systems to conduct rapid, automated bank robberies. Learn about current threats like BRats, BrAngler, and YAATS, and witness real-world demonstrations of ATS malware in action. Gain insights into infection methods, the Latin American mobile malware landscape, and the criminals behind these operations. Presented by security researchers Lisandro Ubiedo and Fabio Marenghi from Kaspersky's Global Research and Analysis Team, this talk offers a deep dive into the underworld of banking malware and its potential future developments.