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Cybercriminals Hack Brazilian Government Servers to Host Phishing Sites
September 8, 2026 · Dark Reading · Severity: MEDIUM
A Chinese-language cybercriminal group is compromising Brazilian government and education websites to host phishing pages targeting financial institutions. The attackers exploit vulnerabilities in outdated CMS installations to upload fake banking login pages that steal credentials from Brazilian customers.
Key Takeaways
- New development in cybersecurity requires attention from defenders
- Assess your organization's exposure and apply relevant controls
- Monitor for updates as more information becomes available