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USDoD hacker behind National Public Data breach arrested in Brazil
2024-10-16 21:47

A notorious hacker named USDoD, who is linked to the National Public Data and InfraGard breaches, has been arrested by Brazil's Polícia Federal in "Operation Data Breach". [...]

Astaroth Banking Malware Resurfaces in Brazil via Spear-Phishing Attack
2024-10-16 07:20

A new spear-phishing campaign targeting Brazil has been found delivering a banking malware called Astaroth (aka Guildma) by making use of obfuscated JavaScript to slip past security guardrails....

Meta Halts AI Use in Brazil Following Data Protection Authority's Ban
2024-07-18 06:14

The company said it has decided to suspend the tools while it is in talks with Brazil's National Data Protection Authority to address the agency's concerns over its use of GenAI technology. The decision stems from "The imminent risk of serious and irreparable damage or difficult-to-repair damage to the fundamental rights of the affected data subjects," the agency said.

Brazil Halts Meta's AI Data Processing Amid Privacy Concerns
2024-07-04 06:58

Brazil's data protection authority, Autoridade Nacional de Proteção de Dados (ANPD), has temporarily banned Meta from processing users' personal data to train the company's artificial intelligence...

Grandoreiro Banking Trojan Hits Brazil as Smishing Scams Surge in Pakistan
2024-06-15 09:51

Pakistan has become the latest target of a threat actor called the Smishing Triad, marking the first expansion of its footprint beyond the E.U., Saudi Arabia, the U.A.E., and the U.S. "The group's...

Facial Scanning by Burger King in Brazil
2024-01-10 12:05

In 2000, I wrote: "If McDonald's offered three free Big Macs for a DNA sample, there would be lines around the block." Burger King in Brazil is almost there, offering discounts in exchange for a facial scan.

Malvertising Campaign Targets Brazil's PIX Payment System with GoPIX Malware
2023-10-25 09:13

The popularity of Brazil's PIX instant payment system has made it a lucrative target for threat actors looking to generate illicit profits using a new malware called GoPIX. Kaspersky, which has...

Charming Kitten's New Backdoor 'Sponsor' Targets Brazil, Israel, and U.A.E.
2023-09-11 13:24

The Iranian threat actor known as Charming Kiten has been linked to a new wave of attacks targeting different entities in Brazil, Israel, and the U.A.E. using a previously undocumented backdoor named Sponsor. "The Sponsor backdoor uses configuration files stored on disk," ESET researcher Adam Burgher said in a new report published today.

Brazil seizing Flipper Zero shipments to prevent use in crime
2023-03-11 15:23

The Brazilian National Telecommunications Agency is seizing incoming Flipper Zero purchases due to its alleged use in criminal activity, with purchasers stating that the government agency has rejected all attempts to certify the equipment. Multiple people in Brazil who purchased the Flipper Zero hacking tool have reported that their shipments are being redirected to Brazil's telecommunications agency, Anatel, due to a lack of certification with the country's Radio Frequencies department.

Cybersecurity professionals upskill in Brazil and Mexico
2023-01-25 08:53

The malware was used to attack global organisations with "a large amount of activity" targeting Central and South America, including Mexico and Brazil. Brazil training event: Sao Paulo, BR and Virtual - Brasilia Time BRT. - Mexico training event: Mexico City, MX and Virtual - Central Time CT. Both these training seminars can be accessed live online, or the good old-fashioned way in-person.