Cyberattack attempts to drain UniCredit Bulbank's client accounts

diana.iossifova@klassa.bg

By using dangerous cyberattacks, online fraudsters attempted to drain the accounts of the clients of the largest Bulgarian bank - UniCredit Bulbank. The so-called phishing emails were sent to the bank's clients. They were informed of a blocked session of the Bulbank Online System and were asked on behalf of the bank to follow the link in the letter so as to avoid permanent suspension and blocking of their account. The link leads to a webpage that resembles the one of UniCredit Bulbank, but has none of the bank's verification certificates. Besides the introduction of a username and password, the phishing letter requires credit card number and even PIN code.

In case you have received an e-mail informing you of a blocked session in the Bulbank Online System and asking you to follow a link, we inform you that this phishing letter was not sent by UniCredit Bulbank and you should not follow the instructions in the letter, reacted instantly the Unicredit Bulbank. "If you, by chance, have entered a username and password, it is recommendable that you log on to the website of Bulbank Online and immediately change your password. If you have already provided the number of your credit card and PIN code, immediately block your card," emphasised also from the bank.

Hours after the submission of signals for the phishing attack, the Unicredit Bulbank specialists blocked the fraudulent link. The bank's officials assured that all necessary preventive measures have been taken and the deposits of their clients have already been protected. Nevertheless, if the bank detects that money have been drawn illegally, it will reimburse the savings of the clients, indicated also the financial institution.

The cyberattack against UniCredit Bulbank occurred only three months after another Bulgarian bank, DSK Bank, warned of a phishing raid against its clients.

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