Internet Security Week - Edition No. 60

In edition no. 60 of Internet Security Week, SMEs are on hackers' radar, FBI “hacks” Microsoft server, new malware for Linux and macOS and much more.

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SMEs are on hackers' radar as the main target of cyber attacks

The small business owner who believes that his company will not be the target of hacker attacks is mistaken. After all, it is the large corporations that have a robust database, large revenues and market weight, right? In truth no.

By Denis Riviello on FreeGameGuide

HackBoss: malware that steals cryptocurrencies is distributed via Telegram

Avast researchers discovered new malware that steals cryptocurrencies and has been distributed through a Telegram channel.

By Kaique in Olhar Digital

Supermarkets in the Netherlands run out of cheese after ransomware hits supplier

Bekker Logistics, a supplier of cheese to supermarkets in the Netherlands, was infected by ransomware in early April this year. As a result, several supermarkets in the country were without cheese and other cheese products for three days. The Netherlands is among the 10 countries that consume the most cheese in the world.

By Guilherme Petry in The Hack

Ryuk ransomware operation updates hacking techniques

Recent attacks by Ryuk ransomware operators show that actors have a new preference when it comes to gaining initial access to a victim's network.

By Ionut Ilascu in Bleeping Computer

FBI “hacks” Microsoft Exchange servers to remove breach

Flaws have already been fixed, but many Exchange servers are still vulnerable; FBI decided to attack the problem on its own.

By Emerson Alecrim in Tecnoblog

Importance and benefits of security and control of internet access in companies

The risks that the internet poses to companies are the main topic of this article. Perhaps the most relevant is in relation to internet security, which involves loss of information and the incidence of viruses.

By Kelvin Zimmer on Lumiun Blog

Worst malware of March: newcomer to the ranking, IceID worries researchers

Check Point has just announced the new edition of its traditional Global Threat Index — a ranking that lists the malware that caused the most damage over the previous month.

By Ramon De Souza on FreeGameGuide

Ransomware attacks company and paralyzes 40% of schools in Italy

Problem was discovered on Saturday the 3rd; Axios platform makes the electronic registration of a large number of Italian schools.

At Ciso Advisor

National Library website is victim of ransomware attack and goes offline

The National Library website was the target of a ransomware attack and had to be taken offline. The body, linked to the Special Secretariat for Culture, chose to shut down the servers to alleviate the potential problems caused and new invasions.

By Wellington Arruda in Olhar Digital

New malware for Linux and macOS

A new malicious package was discovered this week in the npm registry, which targets NodeJS developers using the Linux and Apple macOS operating systems.

By Ax Sharma in Bleeping Computer