The 14th edition of the ESET Security Day Venezuela event took place on Thursday, June 5th. Representatives from this company (a global leader in cybersecurity) participated, addressing various aspects of the conference’s central theme: “Exploring Change: Technological Evolution and Its Impact on Work.”

Michele Flammia, General Manager of ESET Venezuela, stated that “the objective of the event is to raise awareness among clients and partners about current and future threats posed by cyberattackers in an increasingly digital world, provide them with the tools to combat them, and also collect data on the security status of companies in order to compile the annual Security Report 2025.”

Raising awareness about cybersecurity threats

Flammia highlighted the participation of international guest David González, Security Researcher at ESET Latin America, who began the presentations by offering an “overview of the transformation of cybersecurity, from the beginnings of computing to artificial intelligence (AI).”

During his presentation, González robustly reported on the evolution of digital security over three generations (1990-2000, 2000-2010, and 2010-present), highlighting in each case the prominent technologies, the main threats, the measures taken to address them, and the consequences.

Currently, the most significant risks are sophisticated cybercrimes against critical infrastructure, digital extortion, espionage, and advanced phishing, among others, the Security Researcher commented and documented. He added that the use of AI is also observed, both in cybercrime and in the design of security mechanisms.

González indicated that, over the years analyzed, the transformation of cybersecurity has been characterized by:

• Constant changes: New forms of attack are continually emerging.

• Technological dependence: Increased availability of sensitive information in the cloud, both at the personal, corporate, and institutional levels.

• Permanent cycle: Cyber ​​defenses reveal vulnerabilities, requiring attention and the use of threat intelligence.

Cyber ​​protection is not only the responsibility of the technical area, but also of the entire population. Therefore, “it is crucial to foster a culture of digital security to recognize attacks and use tools that help anticipate a potential threat that could affect industries,” González emphasized.

Adapting to change: Key to data security

For his part, Carlos López Rodríguez, ESET Venezuela’s support and training manager, addressed the topic, “How to adapt to change and not fail?.”

ópez Rodríguez asserted that it is essential to adapt to technological transformations and remote work, which is key for today’s employees. To achieve this, it is necessary to have visibility into the actions they execute without invading their privacy, raise awareness about threats, and secure the identities of those who connect to the corporate network, since cyberattacks are increasingly aimed at stealing sensitive company data.

According to Carlos López, “cybercrime has evolved to destroy information, not just encrypt it,” which has led to “75% of organizations that pay a ransom not recovering it and may suffer another attack in less than two weeks.”

He mentioned that, currently, “cybercriminals use legitimate tools and protocols to avoid detection.” Furthermore, “cybercrimes have become professionalized by being offered as services.”

Cybersecurity as a strategic investment and the importance of human talent

The manager of the commercial area of ​​ESET Venezuela, José Luis Rangel, also spoke at the event. He addressed important aspects focused on the topic “Change as a constant,” emphasizing the need to adapt, primarily to cybersecurity, human talent management, and new ways of working.

Throughout his presentation, Rangel emphasized that “current times are characterized by a data economy,” where “information is one of the most important assets of organizations,” making it essential to understand cybersecurity as an investment that protects the future and technological progress.

He commented that all members of organizations should be involved in defining the cybersecurity strategy of the company they belong to, and therefore recommended holding events, campaigns, and training coordinated by a human talent team.

Likewise, José Luis Rangel mentioned that it is advisable for employees to be trained and informed in the use of artificial intelligence, as well as to avoid inadequate security practices such as the use of weak passwords.

In the face of growing and sophisticated cybersecurity threats, ESET, as a world leader in cybersecurity, offers a wide range of advanced solutions. These include tools powered by AI, machine learning, and continuous monitoring, supported by a team of experts.

ESET solutions are designed to effectively prevent, detect, and respond to any problem that compromises vital industry information, thus ensuring data protection and business continuity.

For more information, visit the ESET Venezuela website: www.eset.com/ve/, as well as social media: Instagram @esetla and Facebook ESET.

Audiovisual coverage

Through in-person video coverage by Grupo El Sumario and with information provided by Comstat Rowland Venezuela – Comprehensive Strategic Communications

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The open-source Godot Engine game engine is currently being used by cybercriminals to spread the GodLoader ransomware, which steals users’ personal data and credentials.

According to cybersecurity researchers, the threat looms over more than 1.2 million online gamers through the free Godot Engine game development platform.

“This engine has an intuitive interface and a Python-like scripting language called GDScript and its user community registers more than 2,700 contributors, making it one of the most popular engines.”

The ransomware campaign has already infected 17,000 victim computers worldwide, taking advantage of the “trust that gamers place in legitimate platforms to carry out their malicious actions.”

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The cybersecurity company Cleafy detected attacks by the ToxicPanda malware on Android phones in Spain, Portugal, Italy and Peru.

More than 1,500 users worldwide had their banking data stolen through the infiltration of this malicious software, which, according to Cleafy, is in development.

The ToxicPanda Trojan can gain access to victims’ bank accounts and execute unauthorized transfers. To do so, it uses techniques that allow it to “intercept one-time passwords, remotely control the device and manipulate applications to obtain confidential information.”

The way it infiltrates Android phones is highly dangerous, as it can “capture data from the applications that the user uses, such as passwords and credit card numbers, and send them to cybercriminals.”

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This Tuesday, the Santander Group confirmed that its customer and employee database, hosted by an external provider, was the victim of a cyberattack.

Those affected in Spain, Chile and Uruguay had already stated that when trying to enter the system they received the access-blocked warning.

The news was confirmed on Tuesday, although the attack apparently occurred over the weekend, which is a serious blow to the banking sector.

It was learned that the database hack compromised the security of its computer systems, although according to Banco Santander it did not compromise transactional information or access credentials or internet banking passwords.

Immediately, the bank activated security protocols, including blocking access to said database, and issued a statement reporting the incident and regretting the violation of the information contained on the platform.

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The attack carried out on September 1 by still unidentified hackers on the Monero platform wallet caused the loss of funds valued at around USD 460,000.

As you may remember, this community’s crowdfunding wallet suffered this attack in September, but it was reported on November 2. The hackers deleted its entire balance of 2,675.73 Monero.

The authorities are investigating the case to find those responsible for affecting Monero, a platform that “finances development proposals of its members.”

The company’s developer, Ricardo Spagnini, has stated: “This attack is inconceivable, since they have taken funds that a taxpayer could count on to pay rent or buy food.”

Since April, Monero has suffered several cyberattacks that have compromised a hundred keys due to an unidentified breach. In this regard, some developers point out that “the breach could have originated because the wallet keys were available online on the Ubuntu server.”

In any case, it is presumed that the attack was possible due to a security flaw, in which a Windows computer could be involved, due to an undetected chain of botnets.

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The MGM resort in Las Vegas reported this Monday that they were the target of a new cyberattack that affected all of their operations, particularly the reservations area, online payments and the casino.

The functions were interrupted, leaving the resort out of service, which triggered the immediate investigation of the events.

The closure of security and other specific systems was the first measure taken by the hotel complex that is visited by thousands of casino enthusiasts in Las Vegas.

Customers expressed their annoyance about check-in through paperwork, given that the digital system was not operational, in addition to the impossibility of making purchases in restaurants and bars or using the casino, because they could not use their credit cards. credit.

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Russian government-backed cybercriminals increased the launch of phishing campaigns targeting Ukraine by 250% and increased the spread of phishing attacks to NATO countries by 300 % by 2022, compared to attacks registered in 2020.

One of the challenges facing Ukraine in the war caused by the Russian invasion is that its government is under constant pressure from various types of cyber-attacks, to gain a “decisive advantage” in wartime in cyberspace.

In this sense, during the course of the war that began on February 24 of last year, Google provided assistance in the field of cybersecurity to Ukraine, which the company itself defines as one of its “most important contributions to date.” “to help this country.

Despite these efforts, however, the tech giant has identified Russian government-sponsored attacks against Ukraine, as well as disinformation operations and findings related to the cybercrime ecosystem.

This was presented by Google in its report entitled “The fog of war: the conflict in Ukraine and the transformation of the cyber threat environment“, where it highlights how Russia has launched “very aggressive” attacks and “in several directions” to obtain advantages in war through cyberspace.

These efforts include campaigns designed to improve intelligence gathering, deploy destructive attacks against victim networks, and take active steps to “shape the information environment” in Moscow’s favor.

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Almost 75 % of companies reported having suffered at least one cyberattack in 2021, with ransomware being considered the main cybersecurity threat suffered by these organizations.

The Covid-19 pandemic accelerated the digital transformation of companies, which in many cases have relied on remote modalities, such as teleworking, to maintain their activity.

According to a report by the insurance brokerage and risk consultant Marsh, prepared in collaboration with Microsoft, one of the consequences of almost three years of interruption of face-to-face work has been that most companies distrust their ability to manage the risk of cybersecurity.

The study, “The State of Cyber ​​Resilience“, addressed the opinion of more than 660 managers in areas related to cybersecurity risk between November and December 2021 and has analyzed how cybersecurity risk is perceived by executives from various areas.

One of the main conclusions of the report is that 73% of companies admit to having been the victim of at least one cyberattack in 2021. Based on their income level, the largest companies faced more attacks both in number and in variety.

Indeed, 85 % of them said they had been the target of at least one attack, compared to smaller organizations.

The biggest threat companies face according to this analysis is ransomware, a method of hijacking data through malicious software. In order to recover this information, cybercriminals request an economic amount as compensation.

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The companu Yuga Labs, creator of the non-fungible tokens (NFT) Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) and the OtherSide metaverse, was the victim of a new cyberattack, the second in two months, which stole several collectibles valued at 200 ethers (ETH), equivalent to about 350,000 dollars.

The hack was carried out through the BAYC servers on Discord and was detected by the Onchain analyst, OKHotshot, who made the notification on the social network Twitter. In the first tweet, he noted: “BAYC and OtherSide Discord accounts were compromised”.

The cyberattackers sent a publication accompanied by a phishing, which consists of the online impersonation of an authority, company, website or even someone. In this case, it led to a fake website where the theft of NFTs occurs.

In their message the attackers said: “We are launching another exclusive giveaway for all BAYC, MAYC and Otherside NFT owners. Since Otherside was one of our biggest successes, both for our team and for all our holders who currently own one, we decided to throw one last gift to the holders as a token of our appreciation.”

Second attack in two months

The company acknowledged the cyberattack on its servers and indicated that the work team detected the hack and quickly addressed it, but “about 200 ETH in NFT were affected, and I invite its users to report any alteration via email to  discord@yugalabs.io“.

The company also admitted that it is the second time, in two months, that it has been the victim of a cyberattack. The first occurred last April when BAYC’s official Instagram account was hacked, where they posted a malicious link and 91 digital pieces were lost.

This second attack was similar to the one in April, when they also sent a phishing, which led to a fake BAYC website, where an airdrop was promised and users were asked to sign a transaction after which all their assets were transferred to a wallet controlled by the attacker.”

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WhatsApp is working on a double verification system when you log in with which it seeks to improve the privacy and security of its application in the mobile version, which consists of sending a second numerical code and notification that said account is being used on another device.

Currently, the messaging platform only has a verification system that requires the introduction of an additional six-digit PIN code before registering the account in a new terminal.

However, if a person registers a phone number in a WhatsApp account and manages to obtain the code that is sent to this number to continue with the installation process, the account present in another device is unlinked.

At present, the network is working on a new verification system for mobile devices by sending two codes to avoid cyberattacks, according to specialized media.

The latest WhatsApp beta update for iOS and Android includes a feature that introduces two-step verification. That way, when the first attempt to log into a WhatsApp account is successful, another six-digit code will be required to complete the process.

This second verification code would be sent to the primary device in case someone signs in with the same phone number on a different device. In this way, the victims will be able to know that another person is trying to impersonate their identity and steal their accounts.

This verification includes a notification that “The number is being used by WhatsApp on another phone. To make sure your account is under your control, you need to confirm another verification code.”

Also, this message informs that, to reinforce the security of the users, a timer has been introduced. The user will have to wait for it to finish in order to enter the six-digit code and complete the application installation process.

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