£20 million stolen from UK bank accounts in record‑breaking cyber attack

The Great £20m Heist: British Bank Accounts Gone Missing

Cyber‑ninjas have just pulled off a £20 million heist that’s left the National Crime Agency (NCA) scratching its head. According to the NCA’s own words, this is the biggest internet robbery it has ever witnessed.

Heist & the Dridex Malware

The culprit is a nasty piece of software called Dridex. In other parts of the world, its victims have paid a $100 million price tag—now the UK is fighting back.

“This is a particularly virulent form of malware,” said NCA spokesman Mike Hulett. “We’re teaming up with law‑enforcement allies worldwide and key industry partners to neutralise the damage. Our investigation is in full swing and more arrests are on the horizon.”

How Dridex Sneaks In

Predominantly targets Windows users.
Downloads itself through seemingly legit spam emails.
Stays away from phones.

Behind the Code

Sources at The Guardian claim that Dridex is also known as Bugat or Cridex. According to the NCA, this malware was engineered by a squad of tech‑savvy cyber‑criminals in eastern Europe. Their mission? Steal online banking details and then siphon cash from individuals and businesses across the globe.

What’s the Target?

Global financial institutions.
Various payment platforms.

Keeping Your Computer Safe

The NCA urges users to head over to CyberStreetWise and GetSafeOnline. These sites host a range of free antivirus tools that can scrub your machine clean and provide handy tips on staying vigilant.

For a quick refresher: always verify email senders, keep software updated, and avoid downloading attachments from strangers. If you’re still under the impression you’re hacked, give those safety sites a whirl and safeguard the future—one click at a time.