In issue #65 of Internet Security Week, we cover ransomware that generates $90 million in revenue, a new WhatsApp scam, the cybersecurity landscape in 2030, and much more.
News
Brute-force attacks on remote services increased by 704% in Latin America.
One of the most striking pieces of data is the 704% increase in the number of brute-force attacks on remote access services based on the Remote Desktop Protocol.
By Felipe Gugelmin on Canaltech
The DarkSide ransomware made $90 million in just nine months.
The DarkSide ransomware gang has collected at least $90 million in ransoms paid by its victims over the past nine months into various Bitcoin wallets.
By Ionut Ilascu on Bleepingcomputer
New WhatsApp scam involving cloned phones steals two-step verification passwords.
Criminals trick victims and send a link to disable two-factor authentication on the messaging app; understand how the scam works.
By Clara Fabro on Techtudo
New dangers on the corporate internet in 2021 and how to protect yourself
In this article, you will find various information about the current landscape of cyberattacks, new attacks that have emerged, and also some predictions and ways to protect your company's data on the internet.
By Kelvin Zimmer on Lumiun's Blog
Discover the story behind what became known as one of the biggest data breaches in the history of information security.
On July 29, 2019, a security notice was published on the official website of the US bank, Capital One, reporting that the bank had identified "unauthorized access by an external individual who obtained certain types of personal information related to Capital One's credit card customers."
By Guilherme Petry in The Hack
Study paints an apocalyptic picture for cybersecurity in 2030.
While technological advancements and the implementation of artificial intelligence in new areas should bring benefits to human life, they can also pose a risk to our security. This warning comes from researchers Victoria Baines of the University of Oxford and Rik Ferguson of the security company Trend Micro, who released the study "Project 2030: Scenarios for the Future of Cybersecurity" this week.
By Felipe Gugelmin on Canaltech
Brazilians have the worst digital habits on the internet, says research.
A survey conducted by a company specializing in privacy, security, and virtual private network solutions showed that Brazilians have the worst digital habits. The research revealed that the country has problems with a lack of knowledge about internet privacy.
By Carlos Palmeira on Tecmundo
Hackers search for vulnerable devices minutes after the bug is disclosed.
Every hour, a hacker starts a new scan of the web in search of vulnerable systems, moving at a faster pace than global companies as they try to identify serious vulnerabilities in their networks.
By Ionut Ilascu on Bleepingcomputer
After 4 years, 2/3 of companies remain exposed to WannaCry.
More than two-thirds (67%) of companies worldwide are still running an insecure Windows protocol, largely responsible for the WannaCry and NotPetya attacks.
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