Be careful if you use a browser password manager, malware has been detected

Where and how to save passwords has always been a concern of users, some write them on paper, in a computer notebook or even use a password for all accounts (the most dangerous and least recommended option).

Faced with this situation, many programs are starting to emerge as password managers, a function that users appreciated and ended up being implemented in almost all current web browsers, because it allows you to save passwords in a “secure” place and start you’re logged in automatically to many websites.

Now, that doesn’t seem to be the ultimate solution, since then You were recently alerted to a virus that is stealing data directly from your browser’s key manager.

The news was provided by the cyber security company ASEC A computer virus baptized as “RedLine Stealer” has been discovered which extracts information from the managers of Chromium-based browsers, namely Chrome, Edge and Opera, which according to data from StatCounter, comprises 80% of Internet users.

The event was also announced by specialized outlet Genbeta, where it was explained that this malware can be purchased on the “deep web” for around $200 and is intended to be configured to attack specific targets.

According to ASEC, an employee of a third company worked remotely and was infected with RedLine, and even the antivirus software installed on the company’s computer could not detect the presence of this file, so he had credentials stolen that caused the company to be hacked. later.

Currently, this virus can arrive via email or camouflaged in any type of computer program, so it is recommended to be extra careful with emails or links received on a daily basis.

The password manager for each browser is activated by default, and users have the option in the settings menu to deactivate it or they can simply decide not to use it anymore, although when the browser is asked not to remember the password, the database continues to record that you You are logged in there, information that can also be useful to cybercriminals.

Cybersecurity Forecasts in Latin America for 2022

Cybersecurity is an issue that has gained prominence on the digital agenda in recent years, and everything seems to indicate that, unlike diminishing, this issue will become vital for all businesses in the near future.

Lumu Technologies, a technology security company, led a meeting of ten Security Managers (CISOs) from different organizations, who analyzed the challenges that the cybersecurity sector will face by 2022 and made predictions about it.

Primarily, SIEM (Security Information and Event Management System) are elements that have been around for more than two decades in the field of cybersecurity; However, new technologies will begin to rule out the usefulness of this SIEM as a major part of its operations.

One of the biggest threats to cybersecurity will be the hybrid business that will prevail in 2022, as as teams move from the office to the home, operators will have to monitor a much wider range of threats.

As this issue is going to gain a lot of importance, there will be a lot of competition for talent in cybersecurity, as these security teams are made more efficient and budgets are reduced.

Finally, cyber insurance will be more comprehensive and mandatory, as companies must demonstrate cyber security practices or else they will have to pay a higher coverage rate.

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