Today we celebrate the arrival of the fiftieth edition of Internet Safety Week!
In this commemorative edition of Internet Security Week , LinkedIn and Netflix password leaks, a new technique for sending phishing messages, a hacker breaks into the Ministry of Health's network, and much more.
News
The leak of 223 million Brazilians is not from Serasa, says hacker
A hacker with access to the dark web and details of a leaked table containing 223 million records of Brazilian citizens sent CISO Advisor information indicating that the data from this leak did not come from Serasa Experian.
In Ciso Advisor
Federal Police to investigate largest data leak in Brazil's history
Following the National Data Protection Authority (ANPD)'s statement on the largest data leak in Brazil's history, which occurred last month, the federal police have now opened an investigation into the matter.
By Leticia Riente in Olhar Digital
Passwords from LinkedIn, Netflix, and others are in the biggest leak in history
A set of more than 3.2 billion access credentials for major services is being made freely available on international hacking forums.
By Felipe Demartini on Canaltech
We investigated! Everything you wanted to know about the leak of 220 million CPFs
Over the past week, several national and international media outlets have reported on what is supposedly the largest data leak in Brazil's history — a cybercriminal has allegedly obtained a database containing no less than 220 million CPFs (Individual Taxpayer Registry Numbers), 40 million CNPJs (Corporate Taxpayer Registry Numbers), and detailed information on 140 million vehicles registered with state transit agencies.
By Ramon de Souza in The Hack
Criminals create new technique to send phishing messages via SMS
The feature consists of small changes in writing to circumvent the blocking that telephone operators carry out.
By Renato Rodrigues on Kaspersky Blog
Babyk Ransomware Won't Target Charities Unless They Support the LGBT Movement
The Babyk ransomware operation has launched a new data leak website used to publish stolen victim data as part of a double extortion strategy. Included is a list of targets they will not attack, with some notable exclusions.
By Lawrence Abrams in Bleeping Computer
Hacker breaks into Ministry of Health network and warns that “website is garbage”
The attacker's message was displayed in the DataSUS form creation service; the Ministry of Health reports that the situation has been controlled.
By Ana Marques in Tecnoblog
State-owned company that controls nuclear power plants in Angra dos Reis suffers cyber attack
Eletrobras reported on Thursday, the 4th, that its subsidiary, Eletronuclear, responsible for the Angra dos Reis nuclear power plants, suffered a cyber attack.
In Sputnik News
The six biggest cyberattacks of 2020
Over the past 12 months, security experts have observed a high number of cyberattacks targeting public and private organizations. Ransomware and malware attacks, phishing campaigns, data breaches, and supply chain attacks have made headlines almost daily.
By Pierluigi Paganini in Cybernews
Chinese may have exploited flaw in same software as SolarWinds supply chain attack
Cybercriminals, possibly linked to the Chinese government, are suspected of exploiting a vulnerability in SolarWinds' Orion software to hack into U.S. government networks last year. This information comes from Reuters, which received anonymous testimony from five individuals involved.
By Guilherme Petry in The Hack
Cyberthreats: HR is the target of the moment
Understand why HR department computers are particularly vulnerable and how to protect them.
By Renato Rodrigues Rupert on Kaspersky Blog
Extortion and even more dangerous ransomware are threat trends for 2021
Digital security trends for the coming year begin with security experts predicting an evolution of practices and campaigns that have been a constant over the past few months, particularly when it comes to financial crime, which will continue to be the most lucrative avenue for hackers.
By Felipe Demartini on Canaltech
Lumiun Blog 2020 Retrospective
In this retrospective, you'll see the best posts on security and productivity on the internet, as well as free materials on the topic that were released over the past year.
By Kelvin Zimmer on Lumiun Blog
Events
Information Security: Strategies and Solutions
- Learn how to find solutions and practices that ensure the integrity of corporate information.
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