sophisticated global cyberattack struck more than 100 banks in 30 countries stealing hundreds of millions of dollars Hackers had such advanced access to the banks’ systems that they could force ATM machines to dispense cash at specific times and locations where hackers could pick it up.

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Over-100-banks-hit-by-sophisticated-cyberattack-re-30254126.html

perhaps the banks could sue microsoft or the american NSA to get their money back?

This took place at the end of 2013, not this year. The first ATM to be affected was located in Kiev, Ukraine which started churning out large numbers of banknotes without anyone being present in front of the machine one day. Those were promptly snapped up by the locals who saw the opportunity as a gift from the stars.

According to the Dutch banking organisation, they weren't affected by the heist in spite of reports to the contrary.

This story might have something to do with the Gonzi Virus which was regarded as a sophisticated piece of malware capable of stealing money from customers accounts worldwide.

The FBI has already extradicted the virus developer, one Nikita Kuzmin who just happens to be the 25 year old foster son of one of Russia's well-known rock musicians by the name of Vladimir Kuzmin.

Not exactly an asset to further your career having a close relative facing 95 years in jail for fraud in the family.

hmm 2013 had thought it was current.

went to the original www.nytimes.com/2015/02/15/world/bank-hackers-steal-millions-via-malware.html?_r=0

which has much more detail.

story has some non sensible holes eg "Transferring money into hackers’ fraudulent

bank accounts" why? when they also can > "the criminals first would inflate a balance — for example, an account with $1,000 would be altered to show $10,000"

in my opinion, resources needed to do what they have outlined there could only come from a nation state, not some ad hoc group of hackers

hmm 2013 had thought it was current.

went to the original www.nytimes.com/2015/02/15/world/bank-hackers-steal-millions-via-malware.html?_r=0

which has much more detail.

story has some non sensible holes eg "Transferring money into hackers’ fraudulent

bank accounts" why? when they also can > "the criminals first would inflate a balance — for example, an account with $1,000 would be altered to show $10,000"

in my opinion, resources needed to do what they have outlined there could only come from a nation state, not some ad hoc group of hackers

Organised crime is the most likely culprit.

A while back they caught this teenager who'd been dialling from St. Peterburg into Citibank NY and emptying inactive accounts.

He was on TV with a pricey UK barrister and US lawyer either side of him claiming he was just a "poor unemployed lad".