Bank of America had to bring in 1,000 contractors to patch all the bugs Mythos identified
Summary
Bank of America enlisted 1,000 contractors in the second quarter to address numerous bugs identified by Mythos. These contractors are still actively involved in the patching process.
IFF Assessment
FOE
The large number of contractors needed to patch identified bugs suggests significant underlying security vulnerabilities within Bank of America's systems, which is bad news for defenders.
Defender Context
This incident highlights the potential scale of patching efforts required for large financial institutions, indicating that even major banks can accumulate significant technical debt and vulnerabilities. Defenders should be aware of the ongoing challenges in maintaining secure infrastructure and the resources required for thorough remediation.