Financial institutions are a favorite target for cybercriminals, as 65% of them reported a ransomware attack in 2024; almost double from the 35% in 2021.
Each file upload can become an attack, as weaponized file uploads can be used to compromise systems, bypass security measures, and deliver malware.
In such a high-stakes, dangerous context, organizations cannot afford any leniency with their cybersecurity strategies.
While our customer hadn’t experienced a data breach, they recognized the increasing threat of file-borne malware, including zero-day attacks that are often not detected by traditional antivirus tools.
They needed a solution which went beyond detection-based defenses, which could eliminate the threat of unknown malware breaching, while also keeping them compliant with regulations.
The solution needed to be highly available for large volumes of data uploads, often containing PII (personally identifiable information) and confidential data.
This led to the adoption of MetaDefender Cloud with Prevention and Adaptive Sandbox APIs marking their commitment to stronger cybersecurity and operational efficiency.
One Solution to Scan, Sanitize, Integrate, and Comply
With the worrying wave of attacks targeting financial institutions, our customer recognized the need for a cybersecurity solution which goes beyond detection-based protection.
- They needed a solution to scan and sanitize customer-uploaded files, which could handle large volumes of data.
- The solution had to seamlessly integrate with their platform, hosted on Amazon's AWS Cloud Platform.
- The solution had to work under strict regulatory frameworks in the finance sector.
Defending Critical Financial Data with Market-Leading Technologies
Recognizing the need for a capable and scalable solution, which keeps them compliant and eliminates Zero-Day threats, the customer integrated MetaDefender Cloud into their file upload workflow.
MetaDefender Cloud
MetaDefender Cloud delivers enterprise-grade protection for cloud collaboration workflows by combining advanced threat prevention, compliance enforcement, and seamless integration capabilities.
With MetaDefender Cloud:
- Incoming files are scanned in real-time using 20+ antivirus engines, significantly increasing the likelihood of identifying known threats across a variety of malware signatures and variants.
- The Deep CDR™ technology sanitizes potentially malicious files by removing embedded threats - such as macros, scripts or active content - without altering the usability or structure of the files. Deep CDR is critical in identifying and neutralizing unknown, or zero-day threats that may go undetected by even the most advanced AV engines.
- For an even deeper analysis, the Adaptive Sandbox technology provides dynamic behavioral analysis in a fully isolated environment, helping identify evasive or previously unknown malware.
Leaders in Finance, Setting the Bar for Cybersecurity
Choosing MetaDefender Cloud for active defense demonstrates our customer’s commitment to protecting their sensitive data.
Detection-based security, while effective, is not impenetrable; it can be bypassed by evasive or previously unknown malware.
Financial institutions are the backbone of the economy, and part of the Critical Infrastructure sectors. A single, undetected infected file can lead to immediate consequences, like stolen funds and ransom payments.
Our customer understood the position they were in and didn’t wait until they were breached. Instead, they took a proactive approach, which aligns with our “Zero-Trust” philosophy.
By combining static scanning, file sanitization, and dynamic threat analysis, the organization significantly improved its malware prevention capabilities, strengthening its digital platform and safeguarding customer data.
Find out how MetaDefender Cloud can protect your files, wherever you work, with enterprise-level security.
