OREANDA-NEWS. Sberbank's Security Department together with police officers from an organized crime division and the K Division of the Interior Ministry in the Tomsk Region have foiled the activities of an organized criminal group comprising 7 Tomsk residents.

The criminals installed viruses on the mobile devices of clients of Russian banks, who were using the Android platform, and stole funds from their bank cards. The criminal group was active throughout Russia.

When the suspected hackers were arrested they were in possession of computer equipment with a malware command and control center. A criminal case has been launched, the investigation is ongoing and victims are still being identified.