The plot marks the beginning of a new stage in the evolution of cyber-criminal activity, experts warn (Picture: Getty)Cyber-hackers are thought to have stolen hundreds of millions of pounds from up to 100 banks and financial institutions across the world, including the UK.
The massive heist took place over the last two years, and is believed to have been carried out by a gang of criminals from Russia, Ukraine, other parts of Europe, and China.
Computer security firm Kaspersky Lab estimates that one billion US dollars (£648 million) was taken in the attack and the enterprise, called Carbanak, is still active.
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Source: Metro
