A Brazilian cosmetics company has suffered personal data breaches from over 250,000 customers. It was revealed that the situation took place through online shopping on the official website.
The technology service provider conducted a survey and revealed that threat actors are developing advanced hacking tools and automating their attacks. Recently, the pandemic is even widespread, reaping the financial benefits of attacks.
https://www.cisomag.com/cyberattacks-increase-as-cybercriminals-innovate/
Security specialists have discovered new software that attacks messaging applications. According to the researchers, WolfRAT malware is supported by the team of Wolf Research, a German spy organization.
The new Chrome 83 web browser heralds many new features. Safe Browsing is to effectively protect against phishing, malware and other threats lurking on Internet users. When enabled, Chrome will check in real time that the content you are viewing is secure.
https://www.welivesecurity.com/2020/05/21/chrome-83-arrives-revamped-security-privacy-controls/
The large screen, lockable case, is the look of a Bondwell model 2 portable computer from 1985. This device was equipped with 64 KB of memory expandable by 256 or 512 KB, operating system CP / M version 2.2, and was able to read one-sided double-layer 3.5 ″ diskettes. In addition, this computer was equipped with a battery, which was a real feat in those days.
A massive number of cybersecurity companies are reporting an increasing number of attacks, especially phishing attacks. Criminals in China, Russia, and North Korea were the most active. Hackers send information about the coronavirus, hoping that the victims will click on the link provided where their computers will be attacked. The main targets of the attacks are in the US, Europe, and Iran. Experts say criminals have funded the entire campaign and run it through social networks and email. They try to attack not only individual users’ computers but also machines belonging to companies. Attempts to encourage companies to transfer money to fight the epidemic or convince them to change banks have noticed. Criminals are trying to steal e-mail login details, social networking sites, or take control of users’ computers. False virus and epidemic messages are sent, as well as information about refunds of overpaid tax and various extraordinary actions taken in connection with a pandemic.
All intelligent gadgets in our homes certainly make our lives easier. We have a whole range of smart devices, teapots, washing machines, and ice cream. However, despite our convenience, there is a great danger that can violate our privacy.
https://www.welivesecurity.com/2020/05/20/these-things-may-be-cool-but-are-they-safe/
Another success, Ukrainian police arrested a hacker who published a massive database, including about 773 million stolen email addresses and 21 million unique passwords.
https://thehackernews.com/2020/05/ukrainian-hacker-arrested.html
Cyber Security Researchers have announced a new bug that affects the DNS protocol and can be used to launch massive DDoS attacks.
https://thehackernews.com/2020/05/dns-server-ddos-attack.html