In the 121st edition of Internet Security Week , we discuss the increase in DDoS attacks in 2022, Android malware with 2 million downloads, 5 cyberattacks you need to watch out for, and much more.
News
DDoS attacks increased by almost 75% in early 2022
Russia's war against Ukraine and the activist and political movements of the first quarter of this year led to an almost 75% increase in the volume of DDoS attacks. Micro-floods, attacks involving low data transfer, more than doubled compared to the end of last year, demonstrating an attempt by attackers to remain under the radar.
By Felipe Demartini on Canaltech
WinDealer: spyware with a very peculiar delivery mechanism
Kaspersky experts studied the WinDealer malware, created by the LuoYu APT group. The most interesting finding is that the attackers have apparently mastered the man-on-the-side attack method and are successfully using it both to distribute malware and to control already infected computers.
By Hugh Aver in Kaspersky Daily
An organizational culture focused on safety
If the first mistake a programmer makes is not worrying about security, the main mistake cybersecurity leaders in companies make is not encouraging a security-focused culture.
By Wagner Elias at CISO Advisor
Android malware on the Google Play Store with 2 million downloads
Cybersecurity researchers discovered adware and malware designed to steal information on the Google Play Store last month, with at least five still available and accumulating over two million downloads.
By Bill Toulas on Bleeping Computer
Facebook phishing campaign yields millions in IDs and money
An ongoing phishing campaign targeting Facebook users may have already collected hundreds of millions of credentials and claimed $59 million, and it's getting bigger.
By Brandon Vigliarolo in The Register
How to configure SafeSearch on your computer or network
SafeSearch allows users to filter search results from Google, Bing, and YouTube to prevent inappropriate images from being displayed.
By Kelvin Zimmer on Lumiun Blog
Brazil and Mexico are the champions in banking trojans, says research
Brazil and Mexico are the main countries targeted by cybercriminals to steal user credentials, according to the cybersecurity company ESET, which released the Threat Report 2022.
In CISO Advisor
5 cyberattack methods you need to watch out for
A panel of experts met during the RSA Conference, one of the leading events in the digital security market, to identify the five most dangerous attack techniques currently in use, which are expected to become trends in the sector over the next few years. These are methods of exploitation, scams, and data extraction that attempt to find vulnerabilities in a market that still tends to protect itself from common attacks such as ransomware and denial-of-service, representing areas of focus for the near future.
By Felipe Demartini on Canaltech
The threats hidden in malware on routers
Malware can infect your router, slow down your internet connection, and steal data. We explain how to protect your Wi-Fi.
By Leonid Grustniy in Kaspersky Daily
Ransomware gang creates website for employees to search for their stolen data
The ALPHV ransomware gang, also known as BlackCat, has taken extortion to a new level by creating a dedicated website that allows clients and employees of its victims to check if their data has been stolen in an attack.
By Lawrence Abrams in Bleeping Computer
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