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Kaspersky reveals extensive report on Asian Advanced Persistent Threat groups

Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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Kaspersky unveils a comprehensive report on Asian APT groups, providing detailed insights into global cyber threat incidents.
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The increasing impact of Artificial Intelligence on cybersecurity

Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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AI-enabled tools are helping security teams by rapidly identify threats such as zero-day malware, APTs, malware-less attacks, and hacking attempts.
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Kaspersky uncovers APT campaign targeting APAC government entities

Thu, 19th Oct 2023
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Kaspersky has discovered a persistent campaign compromising a specific type of secure USB drive, used to provide encryption for safe data storage.
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Volume, sophistication and proliferation of threats on the rise

Thu, 14th Sep 2023
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Integrity360 has announced findings from independent research into the cybersecurity threats being faced, the volume, and the challenges with incident response.
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Fortinet report highlights decline in ransomware detection

Thu, 7th Sep 2023
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FortiGuard Labs observed a decline in organisations detecting ransomware, significant activity among APT groups, a shift in MITRE ATT&CK techniques, and more.
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ESET uncovers trojanized Signal and Telegram apps in Google Play

Fri, 1st Sep 2023
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Chinese APT group GREF are responsible for two Android campaigns targeting users of Telegram and Signal, creating fake apps to conduct espionage.
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Volume of targeted ransomware attacks continue to rise

Thu, 24th Aug 2023
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Organisations are detecting a decline in ransomware as the volume and impact of targeted attacks continue to rise.
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Radiflow teams up with CyCraft to harness the power of GenAI

Wed, 23rd Aug 2023
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By harnessing the power of generative AI, this partnership unlocks detection and response capabilities for enterprise customers, MSSPs, and MDRs.
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New security vulnerabilities exploited en masse in 2023 - Rapid7

Wed, 23rd Aug 2023
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Rapid7 released its 2023 Mid-Year Threat Review, which provides a detailed snapshot of the attack landscape in the first six months of this year.
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Three reasons why your smartphone needs security protection

Wed, 16th Aug 2023
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Research on Digital Payments revealed that Android smartphone is the most used device for online financial transactions in the region.
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Kaspersky releases latest report on APT trends for 2023

Wed, 2nd Aug 2023
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Kaspersky's latest report reveals key trends in Advanced Persistent Threats, including new threat actors and upgraded toolsets.
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Palo Alto Networks uncovers hackers targeting diplomats

Fri, 28th Jul 2023
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While attacks on diplomatic organisations are common, Cloaked Ursa focuses on the diplomats themselves more than the countries they represent, Unit 42 finds.
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Gartner recognizes Huawei for its network firewall solutions

Thu, 13th Jul 2023
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Huawei was recognized as a Gartner Peer Insights customer's choice for network firewalls for a third consecutive year.
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Kaspersky unveils methods behind Operation Triangulation campaign

Fri, 30th Jun 2023
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Kaspersky sheds light on spyware implant used in Operation Triangulation, targeting iOS devices with covert surveillance capabilities.
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China-affiliated APT groups behind most nation-state threat activity

Fri, 23rd Jun 2023
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Cybersecurity firm Trellix has released its June 2023 CyberThreat Report, revealing the latest trends in cyber threats and espionage activities.
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Kaspersky discovers APT campaign targeting iOS devices

Tue, 6th Jun 2023
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Kaspersky researchers have uncovered an ongoing mobile Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) campaign targeting iOS devices with previously unknown malware.
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Kaspersky highlights main issues around industrial APT attacks

Fri, 2nd Jun 2023
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Kaspersky warns that human factors and inadequate security measures are key contributors to the success of Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) operations.
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Ransomware gangs increasingly 'professional' - WithSecure report

Fri, 26th May 2023
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Ransomware gangs are becoming more professional, offering specialized services to one another, according to a report by WithSecure.
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ESET shares key changes in world of advanced persistent threat activity

Thu, 11th May 2023
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ESET releases APT Activity Report, revealing China-aligned threat actors targeting Europe and Iran-aligned group deploying new backdoor in Israel.
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Cybersecurity partnership formed between ESET and Red Piranha

Thu, 4th May 2023
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The partnership between the two cybersecurity experts will streamline the process of integrating cybersecurity systems.