In the 63rd edition of Internet Security Week, hackers remotely open a Tesla using a drone, a Claro invoice scam, a vulnerable Dell driver, and much more.
News
Criminals demand ransom to keep mental health patients' data confidential
A security breach at one of Finland's largest mental health clinics led to thousands of patients being extorted by criminals in the second half of 2020.
By Felipe Demartini on Canaltech
Hackers open Tesla doors remotely using a drone
Hackers managed to remotely open the doors of a Tesla car using a drone carrying a Wi-Fi dongle.
By Thomas Brewster in Forbes
Australia proposes teaching cybersecurity to five-year-olds
Australia has decided that children as young as 15 need cybersecurity education, even though it may change the content delivery of the conventional curriculum.
By Simon Sharwood in The Register
Qualcomm vulnerability affects nearly 40% of all cell phones
A high-severity security vulnerability found in Qualcomm's Mobile Station Modem (MSM) chips (including the latest 5G-capable versions) could allow attackers to access mobile phone users' text messages, call history, and listen to their conversations.
By Sergiu Gatlan at Bleeping Computer
Nearly 11,000 smart alarms remain vulnerable to remote attacks in Europe
Around 11,000 "smart" home alarms equipped with Internet of Things (IoT) technology manufactured by German physical security company ABUS Secvest are outdated and vulnerable to attacks that remotely shut down the device, allowing criminals to enter without the alarm being triggered.
By Guilherme Petry in The Hack
Down: Ransomware shuts down major US gas pipeline system
Last Friday (7), a ransomware attack hit the main gas pipeline system on the East Coast of the United States, forcing Colonial Pipeline to shut down its operation. According to information from the Washington Post, federal police and security officials from the supplier are still investigating the matter.
By Tissiane Vicentin in Olhar Digital
Messaging and social media apps: should you allow access in your company?
In addition to impacting team productivity and focus, unlimited access to social media and messaging apps poses a digital security risk, as it opens the door to viruses, ransomware, phishing, and other internet security issues.
By Kelvin Zimmer on Lumiun Blog
Virtual scams use fake Claro invoices to deceive customers
Claro customers need to be aware of a new scam that alerts them to false outstanding payments to convince them to pay fake bills.
By Felipe Gugelmin on Canaltech
Linux malware detected only after three years of monitoring companies
Chinese security firm Qihoo 360 Netlab said it has identified Linux backdoor malware that has gone undetected for several years.
By Thomas Claburn in The Register
Vulnerable Dell Device Driver Puts Hundreds of Millions of Systems at Risk
A driver that has been pushed for the past 12 years to Dell consumer and enterprise computer devices contains several vulnerabilities that could lead to an escalation of privileges on the system.
By Ionut Ilascu in Bleeping Computer
Events
Lecture “Information Systems Security and Exposure on Social Networks”
- May 13, 2021, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
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- Free
Materials
Internet Access Control Guide for Businesses
- Free eBook
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