Hackers Threatening to Leak World-Check Watchlist

Cybersecurity Breach Exposes Millions in World-Check Database

In a bold move, a financially motivated criminal hacking group known as GhostR claims to have infiltrated and extracted a confidential database, World-Check, harboring over 5.3 million records pivotal for conducting “know your customer” checks. These records are integral to screening for sanctions and financial crime links, making the breach a significant concern for global financial security.