Hello everyone, Aléx de Oliveira here replacing Kelvin in this week's edition.
In the 91st edition of Internet Security Week , voice bots to steal verification codes, new phishing and trojans, the Pix scam, free VPNs and website blocking.
At the end, I left a tool tip for anyone who wants to calculate the ideal speed for their internet.
News
Criminals use voice bots to steal verification codes via phone calls
Cybercriminals are using voice bots to steal access to all kinds of accounts and services.
By Juan Manuel Harán in Welivesecurity.
Phishing disguised as spam
Attackers are trying to steal corporate email credentials by sending quarantined lists of spam emails.
By Roman Dedenok in Kaspersky Daily
Intel CPU Flaw Lets Thieves Break BitLocker Encryption
Intel has another mess on its hands, as a new vulnerability has emerged that allows anyone with physical access to a computer to install malicious firmware on specific Intel chips. By doing so, they can defeat the protections provided by Bitlocker and others.
By Dave Leclair on How-To Geek
Downloader: A type of trojan that only downloads malware
A downloader is a digital threat whose sole functionality is to download the main malware onto the affected computer.
By Martina López at Welivesecurity
Companies should return from the pandemic more concerned about cybersecurity
After suffering a severe increase in cyberattacks during the pandemic, the manufacturing sector is finally waking up to cybersecurity.
By Guilherme Petry at TheHack
Pix scam: hackers explain how they deceive victims; learn how to protect yourself
BBC News Brasil spoke to two hackers (who say they no longer commit scams), digital security experts, and the chief of the Garra anti-kidnapping division of the São Paulo Civil Police to understand how these crimes are committed and how to protect yourself.
By Felipe Souza in BBC News
Want free and secure VPNs? Find out why they don't exist
Much is said about VPN connections and their important role in protecting personal and business data, as they make it harder to track online activity and steal data. However, these solutions are often paid.
By Dácio Castelo Branco in CanalTech
Do you know why blocking websites is important for companies?
Accessing the web is essential for business. Therefore, blocking websites and managing internet access is crucial for company security and productivity.
By Aléx de Oliveira in Lumiun Blog
Tool
Learn how to calculate the ideal internet speed
This tool was designed to help users determine the bandwidth needed for their needs, based on their activities and the devices connected to the network. This application allows users to measure internet quality, answer a questionnaire to determine how much internet they need, and view recommended providers, presented at the census tract level, to inform consumers about the internet connection options available in their region.
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