In the 121st edition of Internet Security Week , DDoS attacks on the rise in 2022, Android malware with 2 million downloads, 5 cyberattacks you need to watch out for, and more.
News
DDoS attacks increased by almost 75% in early 2022
Russia's war against Ukraine and the activist and political movements in the first quarter of this year led to a nearly 75% increase in the volume of DDoS attacks. Micro-floods, scams involving low data transfer, were particularly noteworthy, more than doubling compared to the end of last year, demonstrating an attempt by attackers to remain under the radar.
By Felipe Demartini on Canaltech
WinDealer: spyware with a very peculiar delivery mechanism
Kaspersky experts studied the WinDealer malware, created by the LuoYu APT group. The most interesting finding is that the attackers have apparently mastered the man-on-the-spot attack method and are successfully using it both to distribute malware and to take control of already infected computers.
By Hugh Aver in Kaspersky Daily
An organizational culture focused on safety
If a programmer's first mistake is not worrying about security, the biggest mistake cybersecurity leaders make in companies is not encouraging a security-focused culture.
By Wagner Elias in CISO Advisor
Android malware on the Google Play Store with 2 million downloads
Cybersecurity researchers discovered adware and information-stealing malware on the Google Play Store last month, with at least five still available and racking up more than two million downloads.
By Bill Toulas at Bleeping Computer
Facebook Phishing Campaign Nets Millions in IDs and Cash
An ongoing phishing campaign targeting Facebook users may have already collected hundreds of millions of credentials and claimed $59 million, and it's only getting bigger.
By Brandon Vigliarolo in The Register
How to configure SafeSearch on your computer or network
SafeSearch allows users to filter search results from Google, Bing, and YouTube to prevent inappropriate images from being displayed.
By Kelvin Zimmer on Lumiun Blog
Brazil and Mexico are champions in banking Trojans, says survey
Brazil and Mexico are the main countries targeted by cybercriminals to steal user credentials, according to cybersecurity company ESET, which released its Threat Report 2022.
In CISO Advisor
The 5 Cyberattack Methods You Need to Watch Out For
A panel of experts gathered during the RSA Conference, one of the leading events in the digital security market, to identify the five most dangerous attack techniques currently in use, which are expected to become industry trends over the coming years. These exploitation, scam, and data extraction methods attempt to find gaps in a market still struggling to protect itself from common attacks like ransomware and denial of service, representing areas of focus for the near future.
By Felipe Demartini on Canaltech
Threats hidden in malware on routers
Malware can infect your router, slow down your internet connection, and steal data. We explain how to protect your Wi-Fi.
By Leonid Grustniy in Kaspersky Daily
Ransomware gang creates website for employees to search for their stolen data
The ALPHV ransomware gang, also known as BlackCat, has taken extortion to a new level by creating a dedicated website that allows customers and employees of its victims to check whether their data has been stolen in an attack.
By Lawrence Abrams in Bleeping Computer
Material
How to Avoid Data Leaks in Your Company
- Complete material on ways to prevent data leaks in the company
- Topics covered:
- What is a data leak?
- How does a data leak happen in a company?
- Biggest data breaches of 2021
- LGPD and its influence on data leaks
- 5 steps to deal with a data breach
- What not to do against data leaks
- An efficient and affordable solution for companies
- Trends and news about data leaks
- Free
Not yet subscribed to our newsletter to receive this content weekly in your email? Then sign up using the link below:
https://br.lumiun.com/semana-da-seguranca-na-internet
Share the link with your colleagues and friends.
