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Kaspersky researchers uncover previously unknown cyber threats
Thu, 10th Nov 2022
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malware
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vpn
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smartphones
Kaspersky researchers have uncovered a new Android espionage campaign called SandStrike, targeting a Persian-speaking religious minority.
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Financial-related phishing targeting eCommerce in Singapore
Fri, 28th Oct 2022
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Kaspersky’s latest data uncovered that eCommerce -related phishing scams continue to outpace banking and payment-related phishing methods.
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Kaspersky highlights worrying security trend with SMBs
Thu, 27th Oct 2022
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smb
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it spending
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24% of companies with 50-999 employees are considering using pirated software to cut IT costs, warns Kaspersky report.
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Kaspersky uncovers new malicious malware NullMixer
Wed, 28th Sep 2022
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malware
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martech
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seo
Kaspersky researchers have uncovered a new malware stealing users credentials, address, credit card data, cryptocurrencies, and accounts.
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Cybersecurity loopholes prevalent in South East Asia
Tue, 27th Sep 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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exploits
In terms of the share of vulnerabilities with publicly available exploits, three countries out of top five are located in Southeast Asia.
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Kaspersky updates endpoint detection and response solution
Thu, 22nd Sep 2022
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edr
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it automation
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it infrastructure
Kaspersky updates Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum, offering advanced automated detection and tailored incident response recommendations.
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Kaspersky launches operational technology visibility solution
Thu, 15th Sep 2022
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firewall
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network management
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network security
With new EDR functionality in Kaspersky Industrial CyberSecurity, customers can now gain instant visibility on OT security incidents and run response actions.
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Kaspersky uncovers details about active cyber-espionage campaign
Tue, 13th Sep 2022
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endpoint protection
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malware
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edr
Nearly 10 years since experts unmasked an active cyber-espionage campaign, the state-sponsored group continues to show prolific updating of tactics.
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APAC accounts for 1/4 of global malicious emails in 2022
Thu, 8th Sep 2022
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phishing
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email security
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cios
There are three main factors which cause the bulk of spam emails targeting APAC: population, high adoption of e-services, and pandemic lockdowns.
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Kaspersky uncovers banking malware on the prowl in APAC
Fri, 2nd Sep 2022
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malware
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digital banking
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cybersecurity
Global cybersecurity company Kaspersky warns of more mobile banking attacks against Android and iOS devices in APAC.
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Digital Dystopia: The possible realities of a world without cybersecurity
Wed, 31st Aug 2022
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cybersecurity
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cios
Living in a world without cybersecurity would be a digital dystopia, warns Kaspersky. No encryption, privacy, or trust in tech.
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Kaspersky integrates Threat Data Feeds with Microsoft Sentinel
Mon, 29th Aug 2022
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cloud services
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microsoft
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advanced persistent threat protection
Kaspersky Threat Data Feeds integrate with Microsoft Sentinel, providing actionable context for attack investigation and response.
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Kaspersky achieves AAA expert rating for EDR products
Wed, 24th Aug 2022
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testing
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cloud services
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advanced persistent threat protection
Independent security testing organisation SE Labs has awarded Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert a ‘AAA’ rating.
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Singapore sees uptick in cyber threats in 2Q of 2022
Tue, 23rd Aug 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
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phishing
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email security
A total of 1,817,635 web threats against Internet users were detected and blocked in Singapore between April to June 2022.
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8x more users attacked via old Microsoft Office vulnerability in Q2
Wed, 17th Aug 2022
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microsoft
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cybersecurity
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cios
Exploits for vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office have surged, accounting for 82% of total exploits in Q2 2022, according to Kaspersky.
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Kaspersky uncovers new attacks by advanced persistent threat group
Mon, 15th Aug 2022
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ransomware
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
The attacks involved modifications of the well-known malware, DTrack, as well as the use of a brand-new Maui ransomware.
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Majority of execs in SEA anticipate ransomware attacks
Wed, 3rd Aug 2022
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ransomware
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malware
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cybersecurity
Kaspersky's study uncovers that more than half believe a ransomware attack against their business is too small to worry about.
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Kaspersky puts spotlight on malicious ransomware group Luna
Fri, 22nd Jul 2022
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ransomware
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malware
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cybersecurity
Kaspersky researchers have uncovered a new ransomware group that further underlines the trend of ransomware actors turning to cross-platform functionality.
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Nvidia joins the list of brands favoured by fraudsters
Wed, 20th Jul 2022
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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email security
Scammers posing as Nvidia launched a fraudulent website for their 30th anniversary, offering a fake Bitcoin giveaway. The scammers used an incorrect logo color.
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RDP attacks on the rise, Kaspersky experts offer advice
Tue, 5th Jul 2022
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wfh
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it services
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kaspersky
Remote work setups kept businesses afloat during the pandemic, but also led to an increase in RDP attacks, says Kaspersky.
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Kaspersky opens three new centers to boost data management
Mon, 20th Jun 2022
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cybersecurity
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japan
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kaspersky
Cybersecurity company Kaspersky has opened three new Transparency Centers, one in Japan, the second in Singapore and the third in the United States.
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Decline in mobile malware but hackers show growing sophistication
Wed, 15th Jun 2022
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endpoint protection
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malware
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edr
Mobile malware attacks in Singapore fell 15.9% in 2021, in line with a global decline, says cybersecurity firm Kaspersky.
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Productivity wasted as employees sort out spam emails
Wed, 8th Jun 2022
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email security
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
Employees who receive 30-60 external emails per day could be wasting 11 hours every year looking through and identifying spam messages.
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Third-party automotive apps bear significant privacy risks
Fri, 27th May 2022
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kaspersky
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transport
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privacy
Mobile applications for connected cars provide various features to make life easier for motorists, but they can also be a source of risk.