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FAMOUS CHOLLIMA and STARDUST CHOLLIMA targeting of fintechs, exchanges and banks (2026 Financial Services Threat Landscape Report) · May 14, 2026
FAMOUS CHOLLIMA doubled their operations while continuing to target cryptocurrency exchanges, fintech platforms, and traditional banks. STARDUST CHOLLIMA tripled their operational tempo, using recruiter impersonation, malicious coding challenges, and synthetic video conferencing environments to target fintechs across North America, Europe, and Asia.