However, that malware is indicated suggests this could be to lax local lock-down of PCs. Pretty common. International banks should be pretty locked-down, but no reason to be complacent. I imagine various regional and country heads of compliance are aware of this right now, or have been already.
What is likely worrying local bank security managers is just how many VBA-type programs they're running as quick-fixes to operational problems that are vulnerable, the weak links. The number of hacked-together-at-the-weekend-bought-in-services in banking is astounding, especially in emerging markets.
Yes, these hack/programs exist in established international corporate banks.
I came into work one day and a colleague had a piece of paper on his desk requesting that we not touch his machine.
A macro was running which was switching between two open programs, highlighting fields, and copy and pasting data.
I'm still not sure if I should be alarmed or in awe. It was probably the most sensible option of the available options...