The cybersecurity company Dfense, hired by Corinthians to prevent scams involving the fundraising campaign to pay off Neo Química Arena’s debt, has already identified more than 379 fraudulent websites since donations began. The initiative organized by the fans organized until this Monday (23).
Of the total number of websites registered by the startup ZenoX, from the Dfesne group, 278 have already been taken down. It was the startup that centralized the Information Security Master Plan (PDSI). It monitors, collects, processes and analyzes data on the internet, deep and dark web, prioritizing and classifying vulnerabilities
“Certifying cybersecurity in large public actions like this goes beyond avoiding monetary losses; it’s about protecting passionate people, who are united behind a cause and deserve peace of mind to navigate the digital world”, says the founder and CEO of ZenoX, Gabriel Paiva.
The expectation of the “Doe Arena Corinthians” fundraising campaign is to raise R$700 million in six months. The project designed by Gaviões da Fiel was authorized by Caixa and the club. The amounts collected are deposited directly into a Caixa account for amortization.
“The action response time is much lower than expected. Cybercriminals could cause enormous losses to Corinthians and the campaign without due attention to the issue, so it is a work that needs to be praised”, says Corinthians’ technology and information security coordinator, Marcius Ayres, about ZenoX’s action.
How to protect yourself from Arena Corinthians fundraising campaign scams
Paiva, from ZenoX, highlights that one of the main pieces of information to pay attention to to protect yourself from scams is checking the URL of the official website. In the case of the fundraising campaign for Neo Química Arena, www.doearenacorinthians.com.br.
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“More conventional attacks, such as email scams and phishing continue to be the biggest threats as they reach a large number of people quickly, so it is important that fans access the campaign website directly through the browser instead of clicking on links suspects”, he advises.
Additionally, the executive recommends that tools such as antivirus, two-step authentication and device updates be used. “[Essas medidas] help stop unauthorized access, block malicious links and protect systems against cyber threats.”
What to do when you fall for a scam
In addition to prevention initiatives, the CEO also recommends some measures to be taken if you have already fallen for a scam:
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- Contact your financial institution, notifying the bank about unauthorized transactions and requesting the blocking of compromised cards or accounts;
- Gather evidence such as emails, messages or screenshots that may be useful for future investigations;
- Register a Police Report (BO), formalizing the complaint at a police station or through online channels to assist in the investigation of cybercriminals;
- Monitor statements and credit reports, tracking financial movements to identify suspicious activities and inform responsible bodies to prevent misuse of stolen data.
