Internet Security Week – Edition No. 141

In edition nº 141 of Internet Security Week , why companies are the main phishing targets, cybercriminals pretend to be law firms, main security challenges for the future, tips for safe shopping on Black Friday and much more.

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Why are companies the main phishing targets?

The targets of these attacks can be common users, searching for login data for accounts, banks, cards and portals, and even companies with the aim of carrying out financial transactions, but companies are more profitable targets.

By Kelvin Zimmer on Lumiun Blog

Hackers sell access to 576 corporate networks for $4 million

A new report from Israeli cyber intelligence firm Kela shows that hackers are selling access to 576 corporate networks around the world for a total price of $4 million.

In CISO Advisor

Group of cybercriminals pretends to be law firms

A commercial email compromise group called 'Crimson Kingsnake' has emerged, posing as well-known international law firms to trick recipients into approving overdue invoice payments.

By Bill Toulas in Bleeping Computer

Using the same passwords and a false sense of security are a concern

The password security company LastPass released this Tuesday (1) its annual Password Psychology report, which provides an overview of how users' behavior is changing when it comes to access credentials and data protection. And the result remains quite worrying: even with education on the subject on the rise in recent years, the same bad habits continue to dominate activities, and, worse, with an increase in the false sense of increased defense.

By Claudio Yuge on FreeGameGuide

What are cybercriminals looking for?

If outsiders somehow get into your network, it won't be pleasant – no matter the type of attack. However, you can minimize the potential damage from such a breach by thinking in advance which assets an attacker would be most interested in and then hardening your security on them.

By Hugh Aver on Kaspersky Daily

Top 10 cybersecurity challenges for the future

Many companies are aware of the risks involved in exposure to cyber threats and this has made cybersecurity a top priority over time. However, the vast majority of companies still have difficulty responding to a security incident.

By Juan Manuel Harán in We Live Security

LockBit ransomware gang claimed responsibility for cyber attack against Continental Pneus

LockBit has also allegedly stolen some data from Continental's systems, and they are threatening to publish it on their data leak website if the company doesn't give in to their demands.

By Sergiu Gatlan in Bleeping Computer

Group of cybercriminals steals around US$11 million from banks

Cybersecurity experts have discovered a widespread advanced persistent threat (APT) campaign led by a French-speaking group that stole at least US$11 million from banks and telecommunications operators over a four-year period.

In CISO Advisor

Phishing attack can cause 4 big problems for companies

If for an individual the loss of data can represent a great loss, for a company the losses can be alarming and catastrophic. This type of attack can cause many consequences for a business.

By Kelvin Zimmer on Lumiun Blog

Black Friday | Tips for making safe purchases during the event Beware of scams during the World Cup

Projections for this year's Black Friday couldn't be more attractive. Driven by the World Cup, the event should generate R$6 billion in e-commerce with more than 8 million online orders, according to the Brazilian Electronic Commerce Association (ABComm). However, just like traders, the date is a big deal for scammers, who take advantage of the situation to deceive consumers.

By Giovana Pignati on Canaltech