Hi everyone, Alex de Oliveira here filling in for Kelvin on this week's edition.
In the 91st edition of Internet Security Week , we discuss voice bots used to steal verification codes, new phishing and Trojan scams, the Pix fraud, free VPNs, and website blocking.
Finally, I've included a tool tip for anyone who wants to calculate the ideal speed for their internet.
News
Criminals are using voice bots to steal verification codes via phone calls
Cybercriminals are using voice bots to steal access to all types of accounts and services.
By Juan Manuel Harán in Welivesecurity.
Phishing disguised as spam
Attackers are attempting to steal corporate email credentials by sending out quarantined spam email lists.
By Roman Dedenok in Kaspersky Daily
Intel CPU flaw allows thieves to break BitLocker encryption
Intel has another mess on its hands, as a new vulnerability has emerged that allows anyone with physical access to a computer to install malicious firmware on specific Intel chips. By doing so, they can bypass protections provided by BitLocker and others.
By Dave Leclair on How-To Geek
Downloader: a type of Trojan that only downloads malware
A downloader is a digital threat whose sole function is to download the main malware onto the affected computer.
By Martina López in Welivesecurity
Companies should emerge from the pandemic more concerned about cybersecurity
After suffering a severe increase in cyberattacks during the pandemic, the productive sector is finally waking up to cybersecurity.
By Guilherme Petry on TheHack
Pix scam: hackers reveal how they deceive victims; learn how to protect yourself
BBC News Brazil spoke to two hackers (who say they no longer commit scams), digital security experts, and the head of the anti-kidnapping division of the Garra unit of the São Paulo Civil Police to understand how these crimes are committed and how to protect oneself.
By Felipe Souza for BBC News
Looking for free and secure VPNs? Find out why they don't exist
There's a lot of talk about VPN connections and their important role in protecting personal and business data, as they make it harder to track online activity and steal data. But these solutions are, in most cases, paid services.
By Dácio Castelo Branco on CanalTech
Do you know why blocking websites is important for companies?
Accessing the web is essential for business. Therefore, blocking websites and managing internet access is important for the security and productivity of companies.
By Alex de Oliveira on Lumiun Blog
Tool
Learn how to calculate your ideal internet speed
This tool was designed to help users determine the appropriate amount of bandwidth for their needs, based on their activities and the devices connected to the network. In this application, users can measure internet quality, answer a questionnaire to find out how much internet they need, and view recommendations for providers, presented at the census tract level, with the aim of informing consumers about the internet connection options available in their region.
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