Internet Security Week - Issue 82

In the 82nd edition of Internet Security Week , a serious Microsoft Azure security breach, hackers break into the UN network, the uses of DNS Firewall and much more.

News

2.9 billion emails contained threats in the first half of the year, study finds

The report reveals that cybercriminals are rapidly adopting new tactics to target computer users. Among the main strategies employed are personalized phishing attacks and URL- and text-based scams, the latter being responsible for more than 2.9 billion quarantined emails in the first half of 2021.

By Dácio Castelo Branco on Canaltech

Ransomware Encrypts Entire South African Department of Justice Network

The South African government's Ministry of Justice is working to restore its operations after a recent ransomware attack encrypted all of its systems, rendering all electronic services unavailable both internally and to the public.

By Ionut Ilascu in Bleeping Computer

Microsoft Azure exposes all customer data in serious security breach

Microsoft has issued a warning to its corporate customers about a vulnerability in its Azure cloud platform that exposed its databases to criminals. According to the company, the issue could allow an attacker to read, edit, or even permanently delete documents stored in the non-relational Cosmos DB system.

By Nir Ohfeld in Wiz

Hackers break into UN network and steal confidential data

Using stolen credentials, hackers accessed the organization's proprietary project management software.

By Renato Rodrigues in Kaspersky Daily

“National Strategy to Combat Cybercrime” is Coming

According to the statement, the initiative aims to "improve the fight against electronic and cybercrime in the country." To this end, the president of the Brazilian Federation of Banks (FEBRABAN), Isaac Sidney, and the Minister of Justice and Public Security, Anderson Torres, have already initiated discussions that will lead to the creation of the National Strategy to Combat Cybercrime.

In CISO Advisor

DNS firewall for what?

Unlike a traditional firewall, a DNS firewall, in addition to blocking and redirecting users to prevent access to malicious websites, also acts more broadly, at different layers and phases of the DNS, preventing data loss, blocking, or compromise.

By Kelvin Zimmer on Lumiun Blog

Investing in cybersecurity is still a challenge for Brazilian companies

Cybersecurity has been a hot topic throughout this year given the number of attacks occurring on companies' databases.

In Cryptoid

Formbook malware affects more than 5% of companies in Brazil

Formbook — an infostealer — is now the most prevalent malware in the global monthly rankings, taking over the top spot from Trickbot, which dropped to second place after topping the index for three consecutive months, according to the Global Threat Index from Check Point Research (CPR), the threat intelligence division of Check Point Software.

In CISO Advisor

Financial firms spend an average of $2 million to circumvent ransomware

The quest for quick gains and devastating attacks to force ransom payments has made the financial sector a prime target for cybercriminals. The losses from such a scam, however, go beyond operational disruption and ransom payments. Research shows that, on average, US$2 million is spent on data and system recovery efforts for companies in this sector.

By Felipe Demartini on Canaltech