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Internet Security Week – Edition No. 63

In edition no. 63 of Internet Security Week, hackers open a Tesla remotely using a drone, Claro invoice scam, vulnerable Dell driver and much more.


News

Criminals demand ransom for not disclosing data from mental health patients

A security breach at one of Finland's largest mental health clinics led to thousands of patients being extorted by criminals in the second half of 2020.

By Felipe Demartini on Canaltech

Hackers open Tesla doors remotely using a drone

Hackers managed to open the doors of a Tesla car remotely using a drone carrying a Wi-Fi dongle.

By Thomas Brewster in Forbes

Australia proposes teaching cybersecurity to five-year-olds

Australia has decided that five-year-olds need cybersecurity education, even though this may change the content delivery of the conventional teaching plan.

By Simon Sharwood in The Register

Qualcomm vulnerability affects almost 40% of all cell phones

A high-severity security vulnerability found in Qualcomm's Mobile Station Modem (MSM) chips (including the latest 5G-capable versions) could allow attackers to access cell phone users' text messages, call history, and eavesdrop your conversations.

By Sergiu Gatlan in Bleeping Computer

Almost 11,000 smart alarms remain vulnerable to remote attacks in Europe

Around 11,000 “smart” home alarms equipped with Internet of Things (IoT) technology manufactured by German physical security company, ABUS Secvest, are outdated and vulnerable to attacks that remotely turn off the device, allowing criminals to enter without the alarm starting. .

By Guilherme Petry in The Hack

Down: ransomware shuts down main US gas pipeline system

Last Friday (7), a ransomware attack hit the main gas pipeline system on the East Coast of the United States, forcing Colonial Pipeline to disable its operation. According to information from the Washington Post, federal police and security officials from the supplier are still investigating the matter.

By Tissiane Vicentin in Olhar Digital

Messaging applications and social networks: allowing access in the company?

In addition to productivity and team focus, unlimited access to social networks and messaging applications represent a digital security risk, after all, they open space for the entry of viruses, ransomware, phishing, among other problems related to internet security.

By Kelvin Zimmer on Lumiun Blog

Virtual scams use fake Claro invoices to deceive customers

Claro operator customers need to be aware of a new scam that warns about false pending issues to convince customers to pay fake bills.

By Felipe Gugelmin on Canaltech

Linux malware detected only after three years of surveillance of companies

Chinese security firm Qihoo 360 Netlab said it has identified Linux backdoor malware that has gone undetected for several years.

By Thomas Claburn in The Register

Vulnerable driver for Dell devices puts hundreds of millions of systems at risk

A driver that has been pushed over the past 12 years for consumer and business Dell computer devices contains several vulnerabilities that could lead to an escalation of privileges on the system.

By Ionut Ilascu in Bleeping Computer


Events

Lecture “Information Systems Security and exhibition on Social Networks”

  • May 13, 2021, 2pm – 4:30pm
  • Videoconferencing via Sympla Streaming
  • Free

Materials

Internet Access Control Guide for Businesses

  • free eBook

internet access control guide for companies

 


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