Information Security Week - Edition Nº 32

In edition No. 32 of Information Security Week, ransomware attack hits hospital network, diversion of more than US$4 million from Facebook ads, increase in attacks on remote equipment, how to know if a website is safe and much more.

News

Ransomware attack hits a network of more than 400 hospitals in three countries

A major ransomware attack (data hijacking) hit one of the largest hospital networks in North America and Europe.

By Felipe Demartini on Canaltech

Chinese group diverts more than US$4 million from Facebook ads

Cybercriminals operated between 2016 and 2019, using malware to hijack data from social network accounts and promote false advertising.

By Renato Mota in Olhar Digital

Cyberattacks on remote desktops increase 450% during Covid-19

Brazil was the country that recorded the most cases of cyber attacks in Latin America, with 50.5 million.

In CryptoID

How do you know if the website is safe?

Basic security tips that work for the vast majority of scam attempts are the first step to protecting yourself from malicious links and websites.

By Kelvin Zimmer on Lumiun Blog

Smartwatch exposes location and other data of thousands of children

Researchers at the AV-Test Institute discovered security and privacy flaws in the SMA-WATCH-M2 smartwatch, designed to keep children safe and give their parents some peace of mind.

By Maik Morgenstern in AV Internet of Things Blog

How to avoid falling for scams when registering your PIX

PIX, a new Brazilian instant payments platform, begins completing user registrations this Monday (05), but cybercriminals are already on the prowl with scams of all formats to try to capture data from unsuspecting citizens.

By Léo Müller in Tecmundo

Cyber attacks in lives: expert comments on six tips to avoid surprises

Manufacturers are responsible for updating security, but users must take care to prevent data theft and the proliferation of malicious code on networks and workstations.

On Infor Channel

Cybercrime: in Latin America, companies are already attacked more than citizens

According to the latest research released by Kaspersky, two out of every three attacks detected in Latin America are focused on legal entities.

By Ramon De Souza on FreeGameGuide

See 7 basic data security items. Which ones does your company use?

Maintaining data security is one of the business management strategies that cannot be left aside, taking into account the various protection tools, but mainly, the number of attacks that exist today, with the daily use of the internet by companies.

By Kelvin Zimmer on Lumiun Blog