In the 144th edition of Internet Security Week , the leak of 8 million Brazilian phones, 6 tools against Phishing, dangers on the internet during the World Cup, Google wins lawsuit and much more.
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WhatsApp | Phone numbers of eight million Brazilians leaked online
The phone numbers of eight million Brazilians appear among a large volume of WhatsApp data, for sale on a cybercriminal forum containing information on 487 million people from 84 countries.
By Felipe Demartini on Canaltech
Interpol seizes $130 million from cybercriminals worldwide
In a statement released Thursday, the 24th, the international police agency said that the detainees are suspects linked to cybercrime cases, such as scams, identity theft, fraudulent investments and phishing attempts via email.
In CISO Advisor
The fake financial regulators
Scammers are sending emails disguised as government agencies to obtain users' personal data and money.
By Olga Svistunova in Kaspersky Daily
6 Essential Tools to Stay Away from Phishing Attacks
Phishing attacks have long been a constant concern among internet users and businesses. For this reason, tools have been developed and improved to ensure greater data protection for individuals and corporate internet users.
By Kelvin Zimmer on Lumiun Blog
Russian cyber gangs stole over 50 million passwords this year
At least 34 distinct Russian cybercriminal groups are using information-stealing malware, collectively stealing 50,350,000 account passwords from more than 896,000 individual infections from January to July 2022. Email spoofing is the act of impersonating someone through messages using a fake sender. It is a common technique in phishing and spam attacks.
By Bill Toulas at Bleeping Computer
The World Cup is also a party for cybercriminals
Anyone who follows the games knows how wonderful it is to share the joy of watching the ball roll with colleagues, friends, or family. With the proliferation of streaming services, it's now possible to watch from any device, anywhere. But it's crucial to emphasize the importance of using legitimate platforms that won't jeopardize your device's security and ruin the fun.
By Arthur Capella on Canaltech
Tips to avoid getting thrashed online
Most Brazilians (62%) are concerned about their online security. However, despite knowing the importance of this precaution, 40% of people in our country still don't know how their personal data is collected in the digital environment.
In Kaspersky Daily
Google Wins Lawsuit Against Glupteba Botnet Operators
Google has won a lawsuit against two Russian citizens connected to the Glupteba botnet. Glupteba is a modular, blockchain-enabled malware that has targeted Windows devices worldwide since at least 2011, including the US, India, Brazil, and Southeast Asian countries.
In CISO Advisor
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