According to a provisional measure published today, Brazil's National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) will gain autonomy from the presidency after being elevated to special authority status. The …
Brazilian Senate passes cryptocurrency Bill
This week, the Brazilian Senate passed a bill that will regulate the cryptocurrency market in the country, aiming to tackle illegal activity and provide a set of rules that dictate the trading of …
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Russia seeks Brazil’s help to prevent expulsion from IMF, World Bank
Russia has asked Brazil for support in a letter in the World Bank, International Monetary Fund and the G20 group of top economies. Russia was hoping this support would help counter the sanctions …
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In Brazil: Deadly landslides wreak havoc in Petrópolis
BBC News reports that deadly landslides have wreaked havoc in Brazil's Petrópolis (once the summer residence of the Brazilian emperor, is a popular tourist destination.) At least 34 people have died …
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Brazilian Ministry of Health hit by second cyberattack in less than a week
Brazil's Ministry of Health has suffered from a second attack in less than a week. The attack compromised a slew of internal systems, including the platform that holds Covid-19 vaccination data called …
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Data from millions of Brazilians exposed in Wi-Fi management software firm leak
The data of millions of Brazilians have been exposed by WSpot, a software provider that enables businesses to secure on-premise Wi-Fi networks and allow password-free online access to customers. The …
Brazilian National Treasury hit with ransomware attack
Last Friday, the Brazilian government was allegedly a victim of a ransomware attack that targeted its National Treasury. A statement was released by the Ministry of Economy detailing initial measures …
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Bizarro Banking Trojan Sports Sophisticated Backdoor
Bizarro, a new Brazilian banking trojan, has launched a campaign targeting customers of roughly 70 known banks located throughout Europe and South America, according to researchers. The advanced …
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Brazil violence: Rio police accused by residents of abuses in raidBrazil violence: Rio police accused by residents of abuses in raid
A police raid against suspected drug traffickers in Rio de Janeiro has left 25 dead, including one police officer. The United Nations human rights office has strongly criticised the deadliest police …
Meet Janeleiro, a new banking Trojan striking company, government targets
A new Brazilian banking Trojan has emerged, targeting government entities. The malware has allegedly been in development since 2018, according to an advisory published on Tuesday by the ESET. The …
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