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TRENDING before thinking about more complex issues . In this regard , the consequences observed in 2021 with these crimes should move users and professionals who were not aware of these dangers until then .
About BugHunt
“ That is why companies need to hire cloud infrastructure , invest in massive employee awareness and apply controls at all stages of processes and projects ,” said Telles . “ Organizations should also consider implementing processes to identify vulnerabilities and risks to systems , information and the operation itself , such as implementing Bug Bounty programs .”
BugHunt is the first Brazilian Bug Bounty platform , a bug bounty program that unites companies committed to the information security and privacy of their users and customers with industry researchers . Focusing on innovation for the recognition and resolution of bugs and vulnerabilities , it aims to democratize access to data security .
Artificial Intelligence ( AI )
In addition to attacks , cybercriminals are using more complex strategies to commit crimes . One of them is AI , which is , for example , the use of deepfake , a technique for synthesizing human images or sounds .
Through public and private programs , BugHunt manages the definition of scope and reward , the choice of experts , the evaluation of reports , and the verification and correction of flaws in the evaluated services .
“ With the adoption and development of AI , cybercrime will also take advantage of it , with attempts to fake facial recognition , apply scams involving CEOs ’ voices and request financial transfers . Therefore , developing this technology is also making a barrier against cyberattacks ,” said Telles .
For Telles , the security maturity of companies must constantly evolve through the awareness of new executives , who understand the need for and importance of implementing processes related to the topic , or through the implementation of the LGPD , which requires several necessary actions to ensure the protection of personal data managed by corporations .
“ However , we still come across companies that see information security as an expense , not understanding that it helps keep the business more solid , providing the basis for organized growth and , consequently , its revenue ,” concluded Telles . p
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