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Kaspersky discovers zero-day exploit in Desktop Window Manager
Microsoft

Kaspersky discovers zero-day exploit in Desktop Window Manager

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

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Apr 2021
Data transparency increasingly important, Kaspersky study states
Breach Prevention

Data transparency increasingly important, Kaspersky study states

Half of consumers would abandon an online service provider after a data breach, while 63% fear their data being sold to a third party, according to Kaspersky.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Apr 2021
Over half of ransomware victims pay up - but does it work?
Malware

Over half of ransomware victims pay up - but does it work?

Over half of ransomware victims paid the ransom in 2020, but it didn't guarantee the return of their data, warns Kaspersky.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Apr 2021
Advanced threat actors engaged in cyberespionage up their game
Cybersecurity

Advanced threat actors engaged in cyberespionage up their game

Advanced threat actors engaged in cyberespionage in the Asia Pacific have upped their game in a new campaign, according to Kaspersky.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Apr 2021
2020 sees a global shift in financial malware threats
Cybersecurity

2020 sees a global shift in financial malware threats

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

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Apr 2021
Financial malware activity dropped in 2020 as creators honed their wares
Malware

Financial malware activity dropped in 2020 as creators honed their wares

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

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Apr 2021
Stalkerware remains significant problem throughout COVID-19 lockdowns
Cybersecurity

Stalkerware remains significant problem throughout COVID-19 lockdowns

Stalkerware continues to be a major issue globally, affecting over 50,000 users in 2020, according to Kaspersky.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 2nd Mar 2021
Kaspersky ranked number one in channel partner satisfaction
Partner Programmes

Kaspersky ranked number one in channel partner satisfaction

Kaspersky ranked number one in channel satisfaction, receiving the highest overall rating of 87.8% in the Canalys Worldwide Vendor Benchmark.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Mar 2021
Women in tech: Equality journey not over
Kaspersky

Women in tech: Equality journey not over

Over half of women in tech have seen improvements in gender equality, but there is still work to be done, according to a report by Kaspersky.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2021
Cyber criminals target education sector as remote learning increases
EduTech

Cyber criminals target education sector as remote learning increases

Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting the educational sector as schools face renewed closures or adopt hybrid learning models, says Kaspersky.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Feb 2021
Financial account takeovers on the rise - Kaspersky
Cybersecurity

Financial account takeovers on the rise - Kaspersky

Account takeovers accounted for every second fraudulent transaction in the finance industry in 2020, according to Kaspersky.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Feb 2021
Kaspersky steps in to protect automotive industry from cyber threats
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Kaspersky steps in to protect automotive industry from cyber threats

Kaspersky launches tailored threat intelligence for the automotive industry, providing in-depth analysis of industry-specific security threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Jan 2021
Remote work: The new home for gender equality in tech
Hybrid & Remote Work

Remote work: The new home for gender equality in tech

Remote work could be the key to achieving gender equality in Singapore's tech sector, says a recent report by Kaspersky.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Jan 2021
Users pay with personal data - Kaspersky on WhatsApp move to share data with Facebook
Data Analytics

Users pay with personal data - Kaspersky on WhatsApp move to share data with Facebook

WhatsApp's new terms and conditions, which allow data sharing with Facebook, have sparked criticism among users.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Jan 2021
Kaspersky discovers COVID-19 research related cyber threats
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Kaspersky discovers COVID-19 research related cyber threats

Kaspersky researchers have identified two APT incidents targeting COVID-19 research. The Lazarus group is thought to be responsible.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Dec 2020
2020 saw a surge in detected malicious files — Kaspersky
Cybersecurity

2020 saw a surge in detected malicious files — Kaspersky

Kaspersky detected more trojans, backdoors and worms than last year, representing an overall 5.2% increase in detected malicious files year-on-year.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Dec 2020
APAC consumers say firms' social media reputation matters
Social Media

APAC consumers say firms' social media reputation matters

If a crisis unfolded, 38% would stop using an organisation's products if they were caught up in a crisis that spilled online.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Dec 2020
Gamers targeted as identity theft, bullying and cheating increases online
Gaming

Gamers targeted as identity theft, bullying and cheating increases online

More than a tenth of gamers have had their ID stolen – which could be worth as much as $347bn globally, according to new research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Dec 2020
Kaspersky ICS CERT joins FIRST global threat intelligence forum
IT Industry

Kaspersky ICS CERT joins FIRST global threat intelligence forum

FIRST was founded in 1990, and its members come from 95 countries across Oceania, Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Africa.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Dec 2020