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Kaspersky uncovers malicious version of Whatsapp mod
Thu, 26th Aug 2021
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application security
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cybersecurity
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Malicious FMWhatsapp mod discovered spreading Triada mobile Trojan, leaving users vulnerable to illegal activity.
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Kaspersky Hybrid Cloud Security enhances protection for Linux and delivers security management as a service
Thu, 19th Aug 2021
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app development
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devops
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apm
Kaspersky has updated its Hybrid Cloud Security solution, including hardening defences for Linux and extending protection for DevOps.
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Kaspersky achieves champion status once more in Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix
Tue, 10th Aug 2021
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cybersecurity
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canalys
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Kaspersky has achieved champion status for the second consecutive year in the 2021 Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix by Canalys.
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DDoS attacks plateau in second quarter - Kaspersky
Wed, 4th Aug 2021
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voip
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ddos
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contact centre
DDoS attacks have decreased by 38.8% compared to Q2 2020, with China leading in SSH attacks but losing ground overall, says Kaspersky.
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Ready, set, scam: Cybercriminals targeting Olympic Games fans
Wed, 28th Jul 2021
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Cybercriminals are exploiting Olympic Games fans with online fraud schemes, including phishing pages and fake tickets, warns Kaspersky.
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Online dating users doxed as personal data exposed
Mon, 26th Jul 2021
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
1 in 6 online daters have fallen victim to doxing, a new study finds. Personal data exposure on dating platforms remains a concern for users.
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Kaspersky Password Manager could be 'bruteforced in seconds'
Mon, 12th Jul 2021
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kaspersky
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cios
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passwords
As people and enterprises put their trust in password managers to secure their accounts, even well-built password managers can be fatally flawed.
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Research finds millennials and boomers fear deepfakes and biometrics most of future tech
Wed, 7th Jul 2021
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biometrics
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Millennials and Baby Boomers in South East Asia are afraid of deepfakes and wary of future technologies, according to research by Kaspersky.
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Threats of stalking and doxing still loom on dating apps
Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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cybersecurity
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online dating
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While dating apps have become safer, they still pose significant risk to users, leaving them vulnerable to threats including cyberstalking and doxing.
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Fashion retailers have no reason to fear digitalisation
Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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martech
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commerce systems
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open source
It isn’t an either-or situation, and it can be a lot less complicated than you think, writes SHOPLINE Singapore general manager Jeff Lim.
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Employees fail to update devices, security vulnerabilities increase
Thu, 17th Jun 2021
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advanced persistent threat protection
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software updates
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New study by Kaspersky reveals that IT departments aren't enforcing updates, leaving work devices vulnerable to cyberattacks.
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Kaspersky's VR simulation game allows executives to work as IT security specialists
Mon, 14th Jun 2021
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Kaspersky has created a VR game where executives can work as information security specialists, giving them a better understanding of cybersecurity. .
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2020 most productive year for Ransomware 2.0
Fri, 28th May 2021
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ransomware
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malware
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cybersecurity
2020 was a highly productive year for Ransomware 2.0 in Asia Pacific, with REvil and JSWorm resurfacing as major threats, according to Kaspersky.
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Kaspersky finds 1 in 5 employees pretend their devices are updating to avoid work calls
Fri, 28th May 2021
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uc
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software updates
Kaspersky finds that 21% of employees surveyed say they have pretended their devices were installing updates to avoid attending a call or meeting.
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Ransomware attackers bolder than ever
Tue, 18th May 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Ransomware ecosystem is complex with various actors involved, says cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. Educating ourselves is key to fighting them.
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Security at risk as PC users continue to use end-of-life Windows 7
Tue, 11th May 2021
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microsoft
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cybersecurity
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Almost a quarter of PC users are still using the outdated Windows 7 operating system, leaving them vulnerable to cyberattacks, according to Kaspersky.
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Kaspersky launches new course to defend users against doxing
Tue, 27th Apr 2021
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it training
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Kaspersky launches free online course to educate on dangers of doxing, emphasizing the need for digital security.
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Targeted ransomware attacks on the rise, Kaspersky finds
Tue, 27th Apr 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Ransomware attacks on high profile victims has grown nearly eightfold from 2019 to 2020, according to new research from Kaspersky.
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Blockchain-based voting on the rise, driven by COVID-19 lockdowns
Mon, 19th Apr 2021
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blockchain
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kaspersky
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polytechnics
Blockchain-based voting on the Polys platform tripled during lockdown, with educational entities and NGOs leading the surge.
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Kaspersky discovers zero-day exploit in Desktop Window Manager
Mon, 19th Apr 2021
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microsoft
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cios
While analysing the CVE-2021-1732 exploit, Kaspersky experts found another such zero-day exploit and reported it to Microsoft.
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Data transparency increasingly important, Kaspersky study states
Mon, 12th Apr 2021
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
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.
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Over half of ransomware victims pay up - but does it work?
Fri, 9th Apr 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Over half of ransomware victims paid the ransom in 2020, but it didn't guarantee the return of their data, warns Kaspersky.
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Advanced threat actors engaged in cyberespionage up their game
Thu, 8th Apr 2021
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Advanced threat actors engaged in cyberespionage in the Asia Pacific have upped their game in a new campaign, according to Kaspersky.
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2020 sees a global shift in financial malware threats
Wed, 7th Apr 2021
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cybersecurity
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The financial threat landscape experienced a game-changing pandemic year, according to a new report from Kaspersky.