Central Bank of Jordan Circular No. 934/10/2/4 Regarding Malicious Software

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

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Number: 934/10/2/4
Date: 14 / 10 / 1436 AH
Corresponding to: 26 / 7 / 2015 AD

Circular to Banks Operating in the Kingdom

Greetings,

We attach herewith a copy of the letter from the General Security Directorate No. (G/2/46/35880) dated 2015/7/8, to take precautions and caution, and to raise awareness among your clients regarding the dangers of such malicious software.

Please accept our highest respect,

The Central Bank of Jordan

Enclosed.
Copy to the Director General of Security.

P.O. Box 37 Amman 11118 - Phone 4630301 - Fax 4638889/4639730 - Website www.cbj.gov.jo - Email info@cbj.gov.jo

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To the Deputy Governor
Mr. ........................ Respected

The Diwan
Number: G/2/46/35880
Corresponding to: 21 / Ramadan / 1437 AH
Date: 8 / July / 2015 AD

(( Confidential and Urgent ))

To: The Central Bank of Jordan

Subject: Malicious Software

1. Please be informed that security researchers have issued a new version of the malicious software known as (Dridex). This type of malicious software allows attackers to steal banking credentials and other personal information on the system to access users' financial records and exploit these records to conduct transactions on behalf of the victim and attempt financial fraud.
2. In light of the above, please instruct the relevant parties to raise awareness among bank clients in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan regarding the aforementioned malicious software due to its severity, to preserve their banking data, and to prevent their funds from being stolen or transferred. It is also necessary to update the antivirus program to the latest version so that the virus cannot compromise the device.
3. Please kindly review.

And accept our respect,

Major General
Director General of Security
Major General Tahseen Al-Momani

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan - Amman
Postal Code (11110) P.O. Box (935) Phone 196 Ext 2610 Fax 5799440 / 5798636 - Email Dewan.psd@psd.gov.jo AMMAN JORDAN Zip Code (11110) P.O.BOX 935 | Tel: 196 | Ext 2610, Fax: +9626/5799440 / 5798636 - E-mail: Dewan.psd@psd.gov.jo