In issue #28 of Information Security Week, we cover Freepik security flaws, WhatsApp creating a website to list security vulnerabilities, hackers exposing customer data at a personal loan fintech, what hardware hacking is, Twitter being fined 30,000 euros, and much more.
News
Freepik security flaw leaks data of 8 million customers.
Email addresses and passwords were stolen during the intrusion; the company apologized and suggested changing the passwords.
By Leticia Riente in Olhar Digital
WhatsApp creates website to list all security flaws seen in the app.
The new feature was presented by Nathaniel Gleicher, director of security policy at Facebook – the company that owns WhatsApp.
By Rodrigo Trindade on Uol
Exclusive: Hackers expose customer data at personal loan fintech.
Lendico, a global company specializing in online loans, stated that it suffered a hacker attack on its database last week.
By Rui Maciel in Canaltech
So, what exactly is hardware hacking? An expert explains everything about it.
In general terms, we can conclude that hardware hacking is the act of modifying electronic devices with the intention of altering their original functioning.
By Ramon de Souza and in The Hack
Information security in companies: network protection, updated systems and user education
Due to the risks posed by attacks and the number of information security incidents, giving due attention to this issue should be part of the strategy of managers and those responsible for technology sectors in companies.
By Cledison Eduardo Fritzen on Lumiun's Blog
Twitter fined 30,000 euros by the Spanish Data Protection Agency.
The social network Twitter was fined 30,000 euros by the Spanish Data Protection Agency (aepd) for violating data governance rules by using its users' account data without proper permission.
In Focus.jor
Data security became a priority for three out of four companies in 2020.
A ranking of the main IT concerns shows that companies are more likely to invest in employee education due to the pandemic.
In Heat
3 tests to identify vulnerabilities in your network
Testing your network can highlight where threats might be coming from and show you what actions are needed to increase your protection. By grouping this data, you can create a picture of which weaknesses are minor and which are major issues that require high-priority investigation.
By Kelvin Zimmer on Lumiun Blog
Tool Tips
Test your internet security.
Do you know if your employees, students or family are protected from phishing , malware , pornography racist or terrorist content ?
The test will involve access requests to various websites that fall into categories considered insecure, using your internet connection, such as:
- Phishing and online fraud
- Malware and spyware
- Access anonymizers
- Drugs and alcoholic beverages
- Games and betting
- Pornography and nudity
- Violence, terrorism and racism
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