Kaspersky stories

Olympic-related phishing websites are designed to steal users credentials.>>

"You might find the love of your life online but unfortunately, there are also bots and fraudsters looking for prey on dating platforms."online >>

As people and enterprises put their trust in password managers to secure their accounts, even well-built password managers can be fatally flawed.>>

Research from Kaspersky finds millennials and boomers are wary of future technologies. >>

While dating apps have become safer, they still pose significant risk to users, leaving them vulnerable to threats including cyberstalking and doxing. >>

Kaspersky's study shows that some staff members are reluctant to update their work devices, meaning that there are vulnerable computers, laptops and smartphones in the corporate network.>>

Kaspersky has created a VR game where executives can work as information security specialists, giving them a better understanding of cybersecurity. >>

"2020 was the most productive year for ransomware families who moved from hostaging data to exfiltrating data, coupled with blackmailing.">>

Kaspersky finds that 21% of employees surveyed say they have pretended their devices were installing updates to avoid attending a call or meeting.>>

"When you dig into this underworld, you have to expect that it has many faces.">>

"Updating your OS is an essential element of security that should not be overlooked.">>

"Knowing the threats that are out there makes it easier to take measures to avoid them, and one such threat is doxing - the act of gathering and revealing identifying information about someone online against their will.">>

Ransomware attacks on high profile victims has grown nearly eightfold from 2019 to 2020, according to new research from Kaspersky.>>

“We have seen interest and trust in voting via blockchain rising. Over the past year, people didn’t only return to our platform, but also advised their friends and colleagues to test it too.">>

While analysing the CVE-2021-1732 exploit, Kaspersky experts found another such zero-day exploit and reported it to Microsoft.>>

“It is clear from the data that people have developed a sense of control and they are now demanding openness about how and where their data is being managed.">>

"Handing over money doesn’t guarantee the return of data, and only encourages cybercriminals to continue the practice.">>

"This recent activity signals a major leap in their abilities.">>

The financial threat landscape experienced a game-changing pandemic year, according to a new report from Kaspersky.>>

Cybercriminals used the time to plan more malicious propagation techniques, both new and evolved from previous methods.>>

Stalkerware remains a significant problem with more 50,0000 users affected globally in 2020.>>

“Being recognised for the second consecutive year as the number one cybersecurity vendor for channel satisfaction, reflects the investment we have made in the Kaspersky United partner program over the past two years.">>

The idea of gender equality represents more than just physical bodies through doors. It is also the notion of perceptions, feelings, stereotypes and opportunity.>>

“Unfortunately, until all students are back in the classroom full-time, educational institutions will continue to be a popular target for criminals.">>