In the 133rd edition of Internet Security Week , 0800 scam, FNDE data leak, Itaú launches campaign to prevent bank fraud and much more.
News
0800 scam | Criminals use hidden number in link to steal card details
The so-called "toll-free number scam" has gained a stealthier twist, although the methods remain the same as those used by criminals for years. Now, when sending fraudulent messages indicating high-value purchases on a potential victim's credit card, the fake call center numbers are hidden behind links.
By Felipe Demartini on Canaltech
New Linux malware manages to bypass detection at different stages
A new stealthy Linux malware known as Shikitega has been discovered infecting computers and IoT devices. The malware exploits vulnerabilities to elevate its privileges, adds host persistence, and eventually launches a cryptocurrency miner on infected devices.
By Bill Toulas at Bleeping Computer
RansomEXX hackers announce FNDE leak
The cybercriminals operating the RansomEXX ransomware published the name of the "National Fund for the Development of Education" on their victim list, just above BRP, Bombardier Recreational Products. The FNDE Communications Office informed CISO Advisor that "as soon as it learned of the possible information leak, the Technology and Innovation Directorate acted promptly and there was no compromise to the agency's services. The only data that was disclosed was already public."
In CISO Advisor
Six Ways Your Password Can Be Stolen
Password leaks are one of the most annoying problems of the digital age. At first glance, it might not seem like a big deal: who cares if someone discovers the password to an old email account that's rarely used and contains no valuable information?
By Alexey Andreev in Kaspersky Daily
Google fixes new zero-day vulnerability in Chrome
Google has released an update that fixes a new vulnerability being exploited by attackers. This is the sixth zero-day vulnerability patched in 2022.
By Juan Manuel Harán in We Live Security
Itaú launches campaign to prevent bank fraud
For several weeks now, Itaú has been running a campaign warning about how to prevent scams and bank fraud on the country's main broadcast television networks. Three videos are being aired, depicting situations that simulate real-life strategies used by scammers and humorous ways to safely respond to these scams.
By Kaique Lima on Canaltech
Cyber threats increase 52% in the first half of the year
Cyberthreats have been escalating exponentially. Proof of this is that in the first half of this year alone, Trend Micro blocked 63 billion threats globally, representing an increase of over 50% compared to the same period in 2021.
In CISO Advisor
Signal is secure. Hackers are the ones who prove it.
Signal messaging app users were hit by a hacker attack. We analyze what happened and why the attack confirms that Signal is trustworthy.
By John Snow on Kaspersky Daily
Lampion malware returns in phishing attacks using WeTransfer
Lampion malware is being distributed in higher volumes lately, with threat actors using WeTransfer as part of their phishing campaigns.
By Bill Toulas at Bleeping Computer
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