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Kaspersky exposes AI exploitation trend on the dark web
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
Kaspersky study reveals an alarming increase in criminals discussing the use of AI tools for cyber exploitation on the dark web.
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Kaspersky products ace SE Labs testing with flawless defence
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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malware
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devops
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apm
Kaspersky's anti-malware tools excel in independent tests by SE Labs, achieving the highest possible rating for their flawless defensive and full effectiveness against real-world cyberattacks.
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Kaspersky forecasts dark web cyber-crime surge in 2024
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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Kaspersky predicts a rise in cyber crime on the dark web with increases in malware distribution, crypto asset draining, and antivirus evasion,.
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Kaspersky warns of elevated child cybersecurity risks in 2024
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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smartphones
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edutech
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email security
Cybersecurity experts at Kaspersky reveal increasing threats to minors in 2024, including AI-generated inappropriate content, cyberattacks on young gamers and malicious app downloads.
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Kaspersky forecasts increased cyber threats for APAC
Fri, 12th Jan 2024
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smart cities
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mfa
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iot
Kaspersky's cyber threat forecast for 2024 asserts escalating digitalisation and political tensions in the APAC region.
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AI marked as top cybersecurity challenge for next year
Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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martech
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iot
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commerce systems
Cybersecurity challenges for 2024, including AI-driven threats, are spotlighted by Kaspersky, urging heightened vigilance in adopting online security measures.
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Kaspersky discovers dual-threat NKAbuse malware in Latin America and Vietnam
Fri, 5th Jan 2024
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malware
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blockchain
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky uncovers a new potent malware, NKAbuse, exploiting the NKN technology to launch twin threats as a flooder and a backdoor/RAT, with victims emerging in Colombia, Mexico, and Vietnam.
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Shadow IT threatens corporate cybersecurity, new study reveals
Fri, 5th Jan 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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casb
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it industry
The rise in remote working has increased shadow IT usage among employees, leading to 11% of all cyber incidents, according to Kaspersky.
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iPhone hardware feature exploited in Operation Triangulation
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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it training
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
Kaspersky reveals hackers have utilised a previously unknown iPhone hardware feature to bypass Apple's memory protections.
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Kaspersky exposes sophisticated proxy Trojan targeting macOS systems
Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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smartphones
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Kaspersky uncovers a complex proxy Trojan targeting macOS systems; it is distributed through pirated software versions.
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APAC retail sector hardest hit by cyberattacks due to insufficient funding
Mon, 11th Dec 2023
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uc
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telco
APAC retail industry shows highest rate of cyberattacks in past 2 years due to poor cybersecurity investment.
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Report shows daily cyber threats on the rise in 2023
Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
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windows
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky reports a near-3% rise in daily cyber threats in 2023, with new tactics and threats emerging.
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APAC companies bolster cybersecurity amid increasing attacks and talent drain
Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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it training
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outsourcing
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kaspersky
APAC firms tackle cyber threats by bolstering security, with 57% planning to outsource amid rising attacks and talent shortage.
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Employees breaching security policies equal threat to cyber attacks in APAC
Fri, 24th Nov 2023
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cybersecurity
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peripherals
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kaspersky
A third of cyber incidents within APAC businesses in the last two years were due to employees deliberately violating security protocols.
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Kaspersky outlines forecast for 2024 cybersecurity threats
Wed, 22nd Nov 2023
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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Kaspersky predicts advanced cybersecurity threats for 2024 with AI-impersonation, new botnets, and potential political cyberattacks.
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Kaspersky reveals extensive report on Asian Advanced Persistent Threat groups
Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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healthtech
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government
Kaspersky unveils a comprehensive report on Asian APT groups, providing detailed insights into global cyber threat incidents.
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Kaspersky uncovers malicious WhatsApp mod spreading via Telegram
Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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malware
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cybersecurity
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Kaspersky reveals a dangerous WhatsApp mod, dispersed via Telegram, that secretly installs malware impacting over 340,000 users.
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Kaspersky sheds light on Lazarus group's new campaign
Tue, 31st Oct 2023
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malware
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
Kaspersky's GReAT has revealed a new campaign by the Lazarus group, which exploits organisations globally through legitimate software.
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Password sharing prevalent among UK consumers, reveals Kaspersky study
Sun, 29th Oct 2023
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
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netflix
Kaspersky reveals that nearly half of UK consumers frequently share passwords, posing challenges for service providers and privacy risks for users.
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Kaspersky uncovers APT campaign targeting APAC government entities
Thu, 19th Oct 2023
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encryption
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Kaspersky has discovered a persistent campaign compromising a specific type of secure USB drive, used to provide encryption for safe data storage.