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How big is UK financial crime?

While this hack targeted a French bank, financial crime is a global issue, with the UK's financial sector losing billions annually to fraud and cyberattacks. The scale of these crimes highlights the constant threat to financial institutions and the need for robust security measures across the industry.

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Crédit Mutuel Arkéa confirms hackers stole $133 million from its account

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