In the 28th edition of Information Security Week, Freepik's security flaws, WhatsApp creates a website to list security flaws, hackers expose customer data in a personal loan fintech, what is hardware hacking, Twitter is fined 30 thousand euros and much more.
News
Freepik security breach leaks data of 8 million customers
Email addresses and passwords were stolen during the hack; 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 introduced by Nathaniel Gleicher, director of security policy at Facebook – the company that owns WhatsApp.
By Rodrigo Trindade in Uol
Exclusive: Hackers expose customer data at personal loan fintech
Lendico, a global company specializing in online loans, said it suffered a hacking attack on its database last week.
By Rui Maciel in Canaltech
So, what 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 aim of altering their original functioning.
By Ramon de Souza and 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, paying due attention to this topic should be part of the strategy of managers and those responsible for technology sectors in companies.
By Cledison Eduardo Fritzen in Lumiun Blog
Twitter fined €30,000 by Spanish data protection agency
The social network Twitter was fined 30 thousand euros by the Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (aepd) for failing to comply with 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 IT's top concerns shows that companies are more likely to invest in staff training 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 ?
During the test, access requests will be made to various websites that are within the categories considered unsafe, using your internet connection, such as:
- Phishing and online fraud
- Malware and spyware
- Access anonymizers
- Drugs and alcoholic beverages
- Games and bets
- Pornography and nudity
- Violence, terrorism and racism
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