In edition 136 of Internet Security Week , the 10 most common financial scams in Brazil, Banco do Brasil would be the next hacker target, what IT governance is and why it is important for companies and much more.
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These are the 10 most common financial scams in Brazil
Since the beginning of the month, Febraban (Brazilian Federation of Banks) has been warning about the increasing incidence of scams targeting Brazilian citizens. The alerts are part of an awareness campaign that listed the top 10 types of fraud most commonly perpetrated by criminals targeting personal data and, especially, financial information.
By Felipe Demartini on Canaltech
Harly: Another Google Play Subscription Trojan
It's common to find all kinds of malware hidden in seemingly harmless apps on official stores like Google Play. Unfortunately, even with careful analysis of the platform, moderators aren't always able to catch these apps before they're published.
By Tatyana Shishkova in Kaspersky Daily
Banco do Brasil targeted by hacker who leaked GTA 6
According to the Twitter profile “Michael” (@LegacyKillaHD), which closely observed the attacks, “yesterday evidence emerged showing that last week the young Englishman was attacking other companies besides Rockstar and Uber, including Banco do Brasil.”
In CISO Advisor
Shadow IT: How to Manage the Security Risks of This Phenomenon
The use of unauthorized hardware and software by company employees is a problem that has become more pronounced in the era of working from home.
By Phil Muncaster in We Live Security
Brute Ratel group's "toolkit" is being shared for free in hacker communities
For those unfamiliar with Brute Ratel C4 (BRC4), it is a post-exploitation toolkit created by Chetan Nayak, a former red teamer at Mandiant and CrowdStrike.
By Lawrence Abrams in Bleeping Computer
What is IT governance and why is it important for companies?
IT governance is a sector within information technology that seeks to optimize processes and ensure that technological resources are used efficiently and assertively. To help you better understand how this process works, read this article!
By Kelvin Zimmer on Lumiun Blog
New scam infects PCs when you hover over a link
A new method of infecting PCs doesn't rely on executable files or even Office macros; the user simply needs to hover over a link to begin the infection chain. The attack, linked to a Russian cybercriminal group, uses a PowerPoint presentation and the name of the OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development) to target high-profile victims.
By Felipe Demartini on Canaltech
Browser Extensions: More Dangerous Than You Think
Each of us has probably installed some kind of browser extension at least once: an ad blocker, an online translator, a spell checker, or something else. However, we rarely stop to think: is the extension actually safe?
By Anastasia Starikova in Kaspersky Daily
Phishing attacks grow 230% in the first half of the year
Ransomware attacks and threats targeting Android devices are among the top risks for businesses in Brazil, according to the ESET Security Report 2022. The report, published by the leading proactive threat detection company, provides insights into the digital security landscape in Brazilian businesses during the first half of this year.
In CISO Advisor
Podcast
LGPD: understand what has changed and what the new challenges are – We Live Security (by ESET)
- Check out the new episode of the Secure Connection podcast. This time, we highlight the changes brought about by the implementation of the LGPD and the challenges companies face in complying with the law.
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