Virtual wallet users are not exempt from fraud or asset theft by cybercriminals. Digital security companies recommend taking into account basic warnings for their protection.
As a first warning, experts point out creating a strong password or key. To do this, it is necessary to avoid using dates of…
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Venezuela creates the Dr. Humberto Fernández Morán University of Sciences
Venezuela has a new higher education institution, recently inaugurated by President Nicolás Maduro. The Dr. Humberto Fernández Morán University of Sciences will offer careers such as nanotechnology, cybersecurity, atomic engineering,…
ESET Venezuela: 15 years as a benchmark in cybersecurity
ESET, one of the leading companies in computer security worldwide, celebrated 15 years in the country with a Technological Breakfast aimed at specialized media and communicators. The event served as a platform to address crucial issues such…
Rafael Núñez at FITELVEN: To be cyber protected, «trust but verify»
The Venezuelan International Telecommunications Fair (FITELVEN) 2024 began on Wednesday, September 18 and ended on Saturday, September 21. The main players in the technology and telecommunications industry met there, in an environment…
In 2023, ransomware attacks affected 23 % of companies in LA
During the year 2023, cases of ransomware attacks on companies in Latin America increased, according to ESET's annual report, Security Report. The company estimated that last year, 23 % of the region's companies were affected.
In the…
Beware of ransomware: International Cybersecurity and Anti-Money Laundering Forum
Cybersecurity and anti-money laundering are critical priorities in today's business environment. The International Forum on Cybersecurity and Prevention of Money Laundering – III Edition, a virtual event to be held on August 28, 29 and 30,…
Faulty CrowdStrike update caused crashes in Microsoft systems
A failure to update the CrowdStrike cybersecurity platform affected Microsoft systems worldwide. The consequences are seen in different airports in the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom, Germany, among others, in addition to the…
Data loss or unauthorized access has devastating effects
Data is the most valuable asset for companies and organizations, as it contains privileged information about customers, business strategies, research, technological developments and much more. Hence, the loss or unauthorized access to this…
Brokewell Trojan steals accounts and banking details on Android13+
Cybersecurity specialists at ThreatFabric have warned about the Brokewell Trojan that presents itself as a fake Chrome update to steal data and bank accounts on Android 13+.
According to specialists, this malware can bypass security…
First International Cybersecurity Congress will be on May 16 in Caracas
On May 16, in the Plaza Real Hall of the Eurobuilding hotel in Caracas, the I International Cybersecurity Congress “Creating Consciousness and Awareness in Cybersecurity” will take place.
The event, which will begin at 7:30 in the morning,…
The number of cases of cyberattacks on banks in Mexico increases
Cyberattacks on Mexico's banking sector, presumably of Brazilian origin, have escalated exponentially since 2023, when they reached 31,000 cases.
According to recent data, in 2022, 14,000 attacks to Mexican banking users were detected.…
Sudeban established guidelines for opening digital bank accounts
The Superintendency of Institutions of the Banking Sector of Venezuela (Sudeban) issued a communication to all banks in the country establishing the guidelines for the opening of digital accounts and the acceptance of electronic contracts.…