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Kaspersky researchers reveal QakBot, a powerful banking Trojan
Malware

Kaspersky researchers reveal QakBot, a powerful banking Trojan

QakBot banking Trojan attacks have increased by 65% in 2021, affecting over 17,000 users worldwide, according to Kaspersky research.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Sep 2021
Kaspersky uncovers malicious version of Whatsapp mod
Application Security

Kaspersky uncovers malicious version of Whatsapp mod

Malicious FMWhatsapp mod discovered spreading Triada mobile Trojan, leaving users vulnerable to illegal activity.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Aug 2021
Kaspersky Hybrid Cloud Security enhances protection for Linux and delivers security management as a service
DevOps

Kaspersky Hybrid Cloud Security enhances protection for Linux and delivers security management as a service

Kaspersky has updated its Hybrid Cloud Security solution, including hardening defences for Linux and extending protection for DevOps.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Aug 2021
Kaspersky achieves champion status once more in Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix
Cybersecurity

Kaspersky achieves champion status once more in Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix

Kaspersky has achieved champion status for the second consecutive year in the 2021 Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix by Canalys.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Aug 2021
DDoS attacks plateau in second quarter - Kaspersky
Unified Communications

DDoS attacks plateau in second quarter - Kaspersky

DDoS attacks have decreased by 38.8% compared to Q2 2020, with China leading in SSH attacks but losing ground overall, says Kaspersky.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Aug 2021
Ready, set, scam: Cybercriminals targeting Olympic Games fans
Phishing

Ready, set, scam: Cybercriminals targeting Olympic Games fans

Cybercriminals are exploiting Olympic Games fans with online fraud schemes, including phishing pages and fake tickets, warns Kaspersky.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jul 2021
Online dating users doxed as personal data exposed
Email Security

Online dating users doxed as personal data exposed

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Jul 2021
Kaspersky Password Manager could be 'bruteforced in seconds'
Passwordless

Kaspersky Password Manager could be 'bruteforced in seconds'

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

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jul 2021
Research finds millennials and boomers fear deepfakes and biometrics most of future tech
Biometrics

Research finds millennials and boomers fear deepfakes and biometrics most of future tech

Millennials and Baby Boomers in South East Asia are afraid of deepfakes and wary of future technologies, according to research by Kaspersky.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jul 2021
Threats of stalking and doxing still loom on dating apps
Cybersecurity

Threats of stalking and doxing still loom on dating apps

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

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2021
Fashion retailers have no reason to fear digitalisation
Marketing Technologies

Fashion retailers have no reason to fear digitalisation

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.

By Jeff Lim • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2021
Employees fail to update devices, security vulnerabilities increase
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Employees fail to update devices, security vulnerabilities increase

New study by Kaspersky reveals that IT departments aren't enforcing updates, leaving work devices vulnerable to cyberattacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jun 2021
Kaspersky's VR simulation game allows executives to work as IT security specialists
Cybersecurity

Kaspersky's VR simulation game allows executives to work as IT security specialists

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

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Jun 2021
2020 most productive year for Ransomware 2.0
Malware

2020 most productive year for Ransomware 2.0

2020 was a highly productive year for Ransomware 2.0 in Asia Pacific, with REvil and JSWorm resurfacing as major threats, according to Kaspersky.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 28th May 2021
Kaspersky finds 1 in 5 employees pretend their devices are updating to avoid work calls
Unified Communications

Kaspersky finds 1 in 5 employees pretend their devices are updating to avoid work calls

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

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 28th May 2021
Ransomware attackers bolder than ever
Malware

Ransomware attackers bolder than ever

Ransomware ecosystem is complex with various actors involved, says cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. Educating ourselves is key to fighting them.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 18th May 2021
Security at risk as PC users continue to use end-of-life Windows 7
Cybersecurity

Security at risk as PC users continue to use end-of-life Windows 7

Almost a quarter of PC users are still using the outdated Windows 7 operating system, leaving them vulnerable to cyberattacks, according to Kaspersky.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 11th May 2021
Kaspersky launches new course to defend users against doxing
Cybersecurity

Kaspersky launches new course to defend users against doxing

Kaspersky launches free online course to educate on dangers of doxing, emphasizing the need for digital security.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Apr 2021
Targeted ransomware attacks on the rise, Kaspersky finds
Malware

Targeted ransomware attacks on the rise, Kaspersky finds

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

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Apr 2021