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DDoS attacks doubled in Q1 2020 as attackers target remote workers
Mon, 11th May 2020
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ddos
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
DDoS attacks surged in Q1 2020, doubling from Q4 2019 as threat actors exploited the shift to remote work and learning, reports Kaspersky.
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Half of employees watch adult content on devices they use for work
Thu, 7th May 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
Half of remote workers are streaming adult content on the same devices they use for their jobs, according to a Kaspersky report, raising cybersecurity concerns.
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Kaspersky improves security for ATMs and PoS systems
Tue, 28th Apr 2020
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain & logistics
Kaspersky has launched a new version of its Embedded Systems Security which has improved security for ATMs in remote areas with a 2G internet connection.
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Australian employees are weakening organisations' security posture - report
Mon, 20th Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
A Kaspersky report reveals almost half of all 2019 security incidents in Australian firms stem from 'inappropriate IT use' by employees.
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Kaspersky addresses remote security gaps with new tool
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
Kaspersky unveils enhanced Endpoint Security Cloud to tackle remote work vulnerabilities, offering improved oversight on shadow IT and secure cloud services.
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Southeast Asia firms rank data protection as top security concern
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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data protection
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
Major data breaches push Southeast Asia firms to prioritise data protection, reveals Kaspersky survey. Companies to bolster cybersecurity budgets.
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Kaspersky announces update to Microsoft Office 365 security solution as COVID-19 threats emerge
Fri, 27th Mar 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
The upgrade introduces enhanced anti-phishing capabilities with a dedicated anti-spoofing feature, as well as bolstered protection within Microsoft Teams.
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New stalkerware tech wreaking havoc on personal privacy
Thu, 19th Mar 2020
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
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geofencing
New stalkerware MonitorMinor compromises personal privacy like never before, giving attackers unprecedented access to devices and popular messaging apps.
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Kaspersky named one of the top 100 global innovators
Mon, 16th Mar 2020
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cybersecurity
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google
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amazon
For the second year, it made the Derwent Top 100 Global Innovator list by Clarivate Analytics, which includes giants like Amazon, Facebook and Google.
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Mobile malware and exploitation amongst biggest cyber threats for 2020
Mon, 24th Feb 2020
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
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mobile data
Mobile malware threats and cybercriminal exploitation of mobile devices in the Asia Pacific region are set to rise in 2020, warns Kaspersky.
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DDoS attacks on the rise, with more hitting victims on Sunday
Wed, 19th Feb 2020
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ddos
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kaspersky
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cyber attacks
Kaspersky research has found that DDoS attacks have almost doubled in Q4 2019 with roughly 28% of attacks occurring on the weekend.
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DDoS attacks almost doubled in the last year - Kaspersky
Mon, 17th Feb 2020
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
Kaspersky reports nearly double the number of DDoS attacks in Q4 2019 compared to the previous year, noting a surge in weekend and Sunday incidents.
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Third party guidelines triple chances of receiving compensation after attacks - survey
Mon, 10th Feb 2020
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supply chain & logistics
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kaspersky
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inventory management systems
A Kaspersky survey reveals 71% of firms with third party guidelines received compensation post-supply chain attacks, compared to just 22% without.
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Kaspersky launches License Management Portal for MSPs & resellers
Thu, 23rd Jan 2020
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partner programmes
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resellers
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kaspersky
LMP is delivered as part of the Kaspersky United Partner Portal so that partners can access all the necessary tools and knowledge in a single place.
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Kaspersky enjoys three-digit growth in Southeast Asia for 2019
Wed, 22nd Jan 2020
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
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interpol
Kaspersky experiences significant business growth in Southeast Asia as demand for enterprise security solutions rises, driven by key business solutions.
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Kaspersky named top dog in Canalys channel satisfaction report
Tue, 21st Jan 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
The company was named the top cybersecurity vendor for channel satisfaction after achieving the highest overall rating against 10 others.
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Kaspersky: Malware variety grows by 13.7% in 2019 due to web skimmers
Fri, 20th Dec 2019
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malware
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
Kaspersky's web antivirus solution detected an 8th increase in unique malicious objects in 2019, driven by a surge in web skimmers.
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Ransomware vs cities in 2019: 174 and counting
Mon, 16th Dec 2019
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
At least 174 municipal institutions, with more than 3,000 subset organisations, have been targeted by ransomware during the last year.
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Kaspersky unveils rebranded offices in Asia Pacific
Wed, 11th Dec 2019
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
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rebrand
Kaspersky rebrands its Asia Pacific offices with a fresh new look and logo, as it continues to evolve its brand offering.
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Don't just blame the kids: Parents spend too much time online as well
Tue, 10th Dec 2019
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uc
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telco
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kaspersky
Parents are as guilty as their children when it comes to excessive screen time, with 70% admitting to spending too much time online, a Kaspersky study reveals.