In edition no. 64 of Internet Security Week, a loss of R$5.8 million in Brazil, the USA in a state of emergency after a ransomware attack, an attack on the Moura Group and much more.
News
Data leaks generate an average loss of R$5.8 million in Brazil
Compromises of internal or customer data generated an average loss of R$5.8 million for Brazilian companies, with information from public bodies, telecommunications, social networks and e-commerce companies being among the most sought after by criminals.
By Felipe Demartini on Canaltech
US insurance company restores system more than 20 days after ransomware attack
Leading US insurer CNA Financial has fully restored systems following a Phoenix CryptoLocker ransomware attack that hit its network in late March and disrupted online services and business operations.
By Sergiu Gatlan in Bleeping Computer
Ransomware attack in Brazil exceeds the global average in April
According to a study, at the beginning of April, the percentage of Brazilian companies affected by a ransomware attack was 3.1% against 2% on the global average.
At Ciso Advisor
US declares state of emergency after ransomware attack on oil pipeline
One of the largest oil pipelines in the US was shut down by ransomware, prompting the United States Federation of Nations to issue a declaration of a regional state of emergency, allowing the transportation of fuel by highway.
By Simon Sharwood in The Register
Strengthening security on the STF portal is completed, and all services are available to the external public
Access to the entire Federal Supreme Court website was reestablished, after the completion of security reinforcement on all pages. Services were gradually restored after the cyber attack, and the episode is being investigated by the competent authorities.
In STF Press
Security flaw discovered in virtually all Wi-Fi devices since 1997
A Belgian researcher has discovered new vulnerabilities in the wireless internet system, including some present in virtually every Wi-Fi device in the world since 1997.
By Felipe Oliveira on UOL
How can I obtain reports on the company's internet access?
Reports of attempted access to websites considered harmful are important for identifying dangers in devices and users on the company's network.
By Kelvin Zimmer on Lumiun Blog
Companies that use Microsoft emails are targets of more attacks
Companies that use email systems and other corporate tools provided by Microsoft are more susceptible to digital attacks, according to a survey carried out by Egress.
By Felipe Demartini on Canaltech
Grupo Moura (batteries) is a victim of DarkSide ransomware
Grupo Moura confirmed that it had suffered a cyber attack that affected its servers. The attack was carried out by the cybercriminal group that operates the DarkSide ransomware, the same one that last week hit the Colonial Pipeline, the largest oil pipeline in the USA, and that in February hit Copel and Eletrobrás.
At Ciso Advisor
Microsoft warns about spear-phishing campaign using flight and travel organizations
Over the past few months, Microsoft has been monitoring a dynamic campaign targeting the aerospace and travel industries with spear-phishing emails.
By Sergiu Gatlan in Bleeping Computer
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