In issue #151 of Internet Security Week , we cover fake AnyDesk websites sending malware, 7 essential tips to improve digital security, how your password can fall into the wrong hands, Latin America registers 4,000 ransomware attacks per day, and much more.
News
Ransomware gangs can take months to attack after the initial intrusion.
A ransomware gang took no less than five months between the initial intrusion into their victim's network and the actual detonation of the attack, which included locking the network and extracting files.
By Felipe Demartini on Canaltech
Over 1,300 fake AnyDesk websites are sending out stealing malware.
A distribution campaign for the Vidar malware, which uses over 1,300 domains to impersonate the official AnyDesk website, is underway, all redirecting to abox folder pushing the information-stealing malware.
In CISO Advisor
7 Essential tips for improving your digital security and protecting company data
With the advancement of digital transformation, it became necessary to seek tools and alternatives that would help increase the security of devices, networks, and information. With that in mind, we've listed essential tips that can help you stay even more secure and contribute to digital security in your company.
By Kelvin Zimmer on Lumiun Blog
How your password could fall into the wrong hands
For most of us, a password is simply the most common method of authentication for countless online services. But for cybercriminals, it's much more than that – it's a shortcut to someone else's life, a work tool of central importance, and a commodity that can be sold.
By Maria Arefyeva on We Live Security
Latin America registers 4,000 ransomware attacks per day.
An average of 4,000 ransomware attacks were recorded per day in Latin America in the first eight months of the year. This number, while still high, represents a 28% decrease compared to the same period in 2021 — and Brazil is among the countries registering this downward trend.
In CISO Advisor
AI-generated phishing emails have become much more convincing.
Did a robot with a criminal mind write this? Partly, yes. The latest report shows how researchers used artificial intelligence to produce spear phishing emails, social media harassment, fake news, and other types of content that would be useful for cybercriminals looking to improve their online scams or simply create chaos.
By Jessica Lyon Hardcastle in The Register
Leaked bank data is being used in a scam targeting customers.
Customer data from a Colombian bank is being used in a phishing campaign aimed at installing malware that allows remote access. The sensitive, real information appears in emails designed to look like those from a financial cooperative, but hides the BitRAT trojan within a malicious Excel file.
By Felipe Demartini on Canaltech
How do I block websites and view reports using pfSense?
Do you use pfSense to add a layer of security to your company's network? Are you having trouble blocking websites or interpreting access reports? If you answered "yes" to the questions above, then this article is for you. Keep reading to learn how to solve these problems quickly and easily.
By Alex de Oliveira on Lumiun Blog
StrongPity group's spying campaign targets Android users.
The StrongPity group is spreading a malicious version of Telegram for Android presented as an app called Shagle, a video chat service that does not have a mobile version.
By Lukas Stefanko in We Live Security
Windows 7 Professional and Enterprise will no longer receive security updates.
Starting this month, Microsoft will no longer release security updates for the Professional and Enterprise versions of Windows 7.
By Juan Manuel Harán in We Live Security
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