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Internet Security Week – Edition No. 160

In edition No. 160 of Internet Security Week , Brazil is the 5th most achieved by new malware, theft of bank credentials continues to rise in Brazil, 15 fake sites are created per day in Brazil and much more.


News

Brazil is the 5th most hit by new contamination of Emotet malware

Brazil is already the fifth country best hit by a new contamination campaign by Emotet. Known and widely popular malware, which creates input doors for data theft and new attacks, now spreads from manipulated Microsoft Office documents, sent by email and disguised as legitimate files directed to companies and organizations.

By Felipe Demartini in Canaltech

How cybercriminals steal money from bank cards

Payment services have become more convenient and safe in recent years, but cybercriminals can still steal card money around the world. What are the most common methods used for this type of theft and how can you combat them?

By Stan Kaminsky in Kaspersky Daily

The Medusa ransomware gang gains strength by reaching companies around the world

A ransomware operation known as Medusa began to gain strength by 2023, aiming at corporate victims worldwide with redemption requirements of millions of dollars.

By Lawrence Abrams in Bleeping Computer

How cybercriminals use websites committed to perform new attacks

We analyze the use of some committed sites to better understand cybercriminals' interest in performing attacks on web pages.

By Martina López in We Live Security

Law Firm: increase productivity and protect confidential data

Within the legal sector, there is a great concern with data security and information. Because of characteristics inherent in the function and the legal market, this agenda has become increasingly relevant.

By Kelvin Zimmer in Lumiun Blog

Bank credential theft continues to rise in Brazil

The Trojan Horse (Trojan) Remcos returned to the top 10 malware list in February for the first time since December last year, occupying eighth position, after its use by hackers to reach Ukraine government entities through phishing attacks. In Brazil, it appears second in the 7.32%impact list.

In Ciso Advisor

Cancer patient processes hospital after ransomware gang to leak their naked medical photos

A cancer patient whose naked medical photos and records were posted online after being stolen by a ransomware gang processed his doctor for allowing “avoidable” and “seriously harmful” leakage.

By Jessica Lyon Hardcastle in The Register

FBI Alert: Ransomware reached 860 critical infrastructure organizations in 2022

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) revealed in its 2022 Internet Crimes report that ransomware gangs raped networks of at least 860 critical infrastructure organizations last year.

By Sergiu Gatlan in Bleeping Computer

What to learn from consumer day: 15 fake sites on behalf of stores are created every day in the country

Like every seasonal date of e -commerce, consumer day is also targeted by digital criminals. The discount season that takes place on March 15 already has its blows in progress, with about 15 fake sites being created every day to pass stores and perform fraud in selling products to obtain personal, financial and credit cards.

By Felipe Demartini in Canaltech

Disable the browser synchronization in the office

It is common practice in many companies to maintain separate personal and work information. But browser synchronization usually goes unnoticed - and the invaders are already exploring this breach.

By Alexey Vovk in Kaspersky Daily


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How can AI and Machine Learning impact security?

  • In the 6 episode of the safe connection podcast we explain what is there and Machine Learning and how these technologies can also be used by cybercriminals.

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