Internet Security Week - Edition No. 58

In Edition No. 58 of the Internet Security Week Facebook data leakage, FBI warning about hackers attacks, Google operation, World Backup Day and more.

News

533 million Facebook user telephone numbers leaked in a hacker forum

Cell phone numbers and other personal information of approximately 533 million Facebook users worldwide leaked a free hacker forum.

By Lawrence Abrams in Bleeping Computer

Google reveals a new attack on security professionals

Google researchers have brought to public another digital attack campaign that seems to focus on security experts.

By Felipe Demartini in Canaltech

DDOS attacks increase significantly by 2021

The attackers increased the rhythm. In 2021 alone, we have seen more attacks over 50 Gbps than throughout 2019.

By Tom Emmons in Akamai Blog

PROTONVPN accuses Apple of blocking update, just when Myanmar needs security and privacy more

Apple is being accused by Proton Technologies founder of prioritizing profit rather than respecting the basic rights of humanity, especially when these rights are threatened.

By Guilherme Petr in The Hack

How to know if my data were exposed?

Data leakage exposes information that can be used for card cloning and loans, for example. To protect you, the Central Bank has created the register, a site that allows you to monitor if your CPF is linked to current accounts other than yours and bank movements.

By Lyncon Pradella in Digital Look

The General Law on Personal Data Protection and the Influence on PMES

Until specific regulation is created, small and medium -sized companies should also fit the new rules.

By Andrea Mottola in administrators

World Backup Day: Improper storage can cause problems to companies

March 31 is World Backup Day, a date created by the security community to raise awareness of companies and users about the importance of maintaining copies of files and registrations, as well as the need for redundancy in case of cyber attacks or device problems.

By Felipe Demartini in Canaltech

FBI and Cisa warn of state hacker attacks on Fortinet Fortios servers

The FBI and Cisa warn of agents of advanced persistent threats, aiming at Fortinet Fortios servers using various explorations.

By Sergiu Gatlan in Bleeping Computer

Spear Phishing: Main threats and trends

New attacks have emerged, and many have been improved, as is the case with Spear Phishing, which has been increasing progressively, and deserves special attention from the corporate audience.

By Kelvin Zimmer on Lumiun Blog