In issue #142 of Internet Security Week , we discuss the world's simplest digital attack, the dangers of software from YouTube links, four signs your company has received a phishing email, Brazil is experiencing an increase in cyberattacks, and much more.
News
Malware redirects 15,000 websites in a malicious SEO campaign.
More than 15,000 WordPress-based websites and sites operating with other publishers were redirected to spammy question-and-answer pages, according to website security firm Sucuri.
In CISO Advisor
Microsoft fixes six security bugs that were already being exploited.
A patch was recently released to fix 22 security issues found in the operating system, which, according to reports, were already being actively exploited by cybercriminals.
By Jessica Lyons Hardcastle in The Register
The world's simplest digital attack is among the top threats in October.
Every month, several companies release reports on the main cyberattacks of the period. And the list from the cybersecurity company ISH Tecnologia in October is noteworthy due to the high incidence of what could be considered the "simplest cyberattack in the world," since it basically doesn't even use any hacking techniques.
By Claudio Yuge on Canaltech
Never download software from YouTube links.
Seriously, don't do that. A Kaspersky study on the spread of malware in China shows why this is always a bad idea.
By Enoch Root on Kaspersky Daily
UFPR website is the target of a cyberattack.
Last week, the Federal University of Paraná (UFPR) reported that its website had been attacked by cybercriminals. The institution published the information through its Twitter account and reported that some pages of its official website had been compromised.
By Francisco Camurça in We Live Security
4 signs that your company received a phishing email.
Originating from the English term "fishing," meaning "to fish" or "to catch," phishing is a type of cyberattack where data is stolen or information is diverted through traps or scams that can be sent via social media, phone, or fake websites. Phishing emails can often be disguised as those of a trusted company or someone known to the victim.
By Kelvin Zimmer on Lumiun Blog
Instagram celebrity sentenced to 11 years in prison for email scam scheme.
An international con artist and Instagram star who planned to launder more than $300 million over 18 months has been arrested – and must pay more than $1.7 million to his victims.
By Brandon Vigliarolo in The Register
Alert regarding the Venus ransomware targeting healthcare organizations.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) warned today that Venus ransomware attacks are also targeting healthcare organizations.
By Sergiu Gatlan on Bleeping Computer
Malware platform adds 18 new servers every month.
Operators of the SocGholish malware framework have increased their infrastructure by 334% in the last four months, making them virtually invulnerable to protection systems. This information comes from a report published yesterday by Sentinel Labs.
In CISO Advisor
Brazil experiences a 37% increase in cyberattacks in the third quarter of 2022.
According to research by cybersecurity solutions provider Check Point Software, Brazil recorded a 37% increase in the number of cyberattacks compared to the same period of the previous year.
By Claudio Yuge on Canaltech
Symptoms that indicate one of your devices is being attacked.
Check out the signs that may indicate a device is infected or being attacked by a hacker.
By Hugh Aver in Kaspersky Daily
For businesses: Is anti-phishing training important?
But how does this training work in practice? To help you better understand this topic, we've created this exclusive material.
By Kelvin Zimmer on Lumiun Blog
Podcast
SegInfocast #85 – EXIN: Developing Cybersecurity Skills (ISO 27001, DPO, Ethical Hacking)
- In this episode of SegInfocast, Luiz Felipe Ferreira welcomes Milena Andrade, who will tell us all about one of the world's largest certification companies, EXIN.
- Available on Soundcloud
- Free
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