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DDoS attacks are fewer in summer, according to a report by Kaspersky, though the total number of attacks has grown by 18% since 2018.

Kaspersky reports a 7% rise in financial malware, affecting 430,000 users in H1 2019, with 30.9% targeting corporate users, double from 2018.

Along with the viral potential of its popular filters, FaceApp has of late, generated a huge wave of media attention amid concerns about online privacy.

Kaspersky Security Network has uncovered more than two million incidents originating from servers located in Singapore in the 2Q19.

39% of people would take money in exchange for giving a stranger complete access to their private data online.

Kaspersky research reveals a rise in cybercrime targeting education, with students hacking grades and buying fake diplomas amid mounting exam pressures.

The two-decade-old company says it has moved beyond the antivirus laboratory to having an advanced and comprehensive portfolio.

Kaspersky Lab ANZ and Dicker Data team up to drive cybersecurity solutions to Australian and New Zealand mid-market, SMB, and enterprise customers.

The country has openly expressed its desire to become the prime destination for high-tech industries in Southeast Asia.

Educational institutions face a surge in DDoS attacks as students return, despite an overall decline attributed to botnets shifting to cryptocurrency mining.

Small businesses are increasingly falling victim to ransomware attacks, with 37% experiencing multiple incidents in the past year, reveals Kaspersky.

Noushin Shabab, senior security researcher for Kaspersky's GReAT team, discusses her journey in cyber security and inspiring more women to join the field.

Balkanization of the cyber world is a major risk, with governments increasingly drawn to isolation and implementing strict regulations.

Kaspersky’s Stephan Neumeier discusses the indispensable role of human expertise in cyber security amid the rise of AI and machine learning technologies.

Kaspersky's GReAT team director, Vitaly Kamluk, discusses the current state of cyber security and the future of the internet.

More than 80% of cyber incidents in Victorian schools are caused by human error, says Kaspersky. Traditional training programmes have limited success.

Amid rising cyber threats and costly data breaches, Kaspersky Lab advises enhanced cyber hygiene to safeguard valuable digital assets.

The attack dubbed ‘Roaming Mantis’ remains highly active, exploring new tricks and techniques to extend its reach.

Heightened cyberheist activity by the notorious Lazarus group could give rise to more fake supply chain attacks.

Kaspersky's cybersecurity weekend in APAC focuses on Balkanisation, examining how a fragmented internet threatens global cybersecurity and benefits criminals.