In the 161st edition of Internet Security Week , the dangers of new employees, ChatGPT becomes bait for new scams, research points out the 50 brands most used in Phishing attacks and much more.
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Spy Operation Steals Files and Takes Screenshots of Infected PCs
An espionage operation has been underway since 2021 using malware that was only recently discovered. Apparently linked to geopolitical interests, the attacks target companies in the administration, agriculture, and transportation sectors in three European countries and appear to focus on the theft of privileged information.
By Felipe Demartini on Canaltech
How Eager-to-Please New Employees Get Fooled
Scammers are using social engineering to extort newly hired employees.
By John Snow on Kaspersky Daily
Essential Spyware Protection for Business: What You Need to Know
Is it possible to protect yourself from spyware? To help you, we've prepared comprehensive material with everything you need to know about the risks and damage this type of malware can cause.
By Kelvin Zimmer on Lumiun Blog
ChatGPT becomes bait for new scams
Malicious extensions, fake ChatGPT websites that spread malware, or fake social media profiles are some of the ways cybercriminals use the service's name to attract new victims.
By Juan Manuel Harán in We Live Security
Research identifies the 50 most counterfeited brands in phishing
Internet security services company Cloudflare has released a list of the 50 most frequently spoofed brands in phishing emails. According to the company, the analysis was made possible by the breadth of its network, which protects nearly 20% of global internet traffic.
In CISO Advisor
About 16% of companies were victims of malware in 2022
About 16% of organizations worldwide detected communication with domains associated with command and control (C&C) servers, indicating network breaches last year. This is according to Akamai Technologies' new State of the Internet report, which analyzes global DNS (Domain Name System) traffic.
In CISO Advisor
The Amount Receivable Scam offers almost R$2,000 to steal data
The Central Bank's Receivables system continues to spawn phishing schemes, with criminals using fake websites and the promise of high financial returns to steal victims' personal data. This time, as usual, the campaign is disseminated via WhatsApp and features a fraudulent website hosted on a Russian domain to simulate inquiries.
By Felipe Demartini on Canaltech
Brazil and WhatsApp Phishing Attacks
In 2022, Brazil had the most WhatsApp phishing attacks worldwide. The survey also shows that we are the fourth country that received the most malicious emails.
In Kaspersky Daily
How to monitor what employees are accessing on the internet
Creating an internet access control policy in your company can prevent many internet security issues. The first step to creating an effective policy is to monitor what employees are accessing on the company's internet.
By Kelvin Zimmer on Lumiun Blog
Reconnaissance: The First Step in a Cyberattack
Information gathering helps criminals understand the environment they intend to attack. Read the first article in the series, which will explain the steps criminals take to compromise environments.
By Daniel Cunha Barbosa in We Live Security
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