In issue #154 of Internet Security Week , we cover the dangers of ChatGPT, attacks using fake Americanas pages, tips for ensuring secure email, an employee arrested for sharing confidential company data, and much more.
News
ChatGPT | How can cybercriminals exploit the power of AI?
Even if you haven't yet witnessed the creative power and precision of ChatGPT, you've probably already seen the word or heard of the artificial intelligence (AI) sensation of the season. And, like any other technology full of potential for various useful things, the chatbot favored by innovation enthusiasts can also be a tool for malicious activities.
By Claudio Yuge on Canaltech
New ransomware targets Windows and VMware ESXi.
A relatively new ransomware operation, known as Nevada, appears to have increased its operational capabilities in recent months. Security researchers have noted an enhanced locker functionality for locking down Windows and VMware ESXi systems.
In CISO Advisor
Threema vulnerabilities: which instant messaging service is ultimately more secure?
One of the most popular secure instant messaging applications, Threema, found itself at the center of a scandal this week. Researchers at ETH Zurich, a public research university in Switzerland, found seven (7!) vulnerabilities in Threema's protocols.
By Stan Kaminsky on Kaspersky Daily
Criminals create fake page that impersonates the Americanas website.
With the goal of stealing banking data, a well-structured malicious campaign impersonates the Americanas website.
By Daniel Cunha Barbosa in We Live Security
Employee arrested for storing and sharing road accident data.
A former employee of RAC, one of Britain's leading road recovery service operators, pleaded guilty to data theft after he stored traffic accident information on his personal device which was then passed on to claims companies.
By Paulo Kunert in The Register
How to ensure secure email: essential tips for busy professionals
Email is one of the most important tools today, being present in all aspects of daily corporate and business activities. Many tasks require the use of this tool, and for this reason, ensuring secure email becomes a priority for companies and their employees.
By Kelvin Zimmer on Lumiun Blog
New DDoS-as-a-Service platform used in recent attacks on hospitals.
A new DDoS-as-a-Service (DDoSaaS) platform called 'Passion' has been seen being used in recent attacks by pro-Russian hacktivists against medical institutions in the United States and Europe.
By Bill Toulas on Bleeping Computer
The cybercrime industry offers salaries of up to US$20,000 per month.
Most job postings are from threat groups seeking highly skilled professionals, including developers, attack specialists, and designers of fraudulent websites.
In CISO Advisor
Five ways to quickly combat a cyberattack.
The data clashes and reveals a less than pleasant reality. While companies in Brazil are subject to an average of 28 cyberattacks per year, 32% of company executives in the country believe their organizations are ill-prepared to deal with them.
By Felipe Demartini on Canaltech
Podcast
Good and bad AI clash constantly in corporate information security – Modern Life Channel
- In this podcast, I spoke with André Gurgel, country manager of Hillstone Networks in Brazil, and we discussed various aspects of information security.
- Available on YouTube.
- Free.
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