Kaspersky stories - Page 7
Financial malware activity dropped in 2020 as creators honed their wares
Tue, 6th Apr 2021
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malware
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email security
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digital banking
Cybercriminals used the time to plan more malicious propagation techniques, both new and evolved from previous methods.
Stalkerware remains significant problem throughout COVID-19 lockdowns
Tue, 2nd Mar 2021
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cybersecurity
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stalkerware
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cios
Stalkerware continues to be a major issue globally, affecting over 50,000 users in 2020, according to Kaspersky.
Kaspersky ranked number one in channel partner satisfaction
Mon, 1st Mar 2021
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partner programmes
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canalys
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kaspersky
Kaspersky ranked number one in channel satisfaction, receiving the highest overall rating of 87.8% in the Canalys Worldwide Vendor Benchmark.
Women in tech: Equality journey not over
Tue, 23rd Feb 2021
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dei
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gender diversity
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Over half of women in tech have seen improvements in gender equality, but there is still work to be done, according to a report by Kaspersky.
Cyber criminals target education sector as remote learning increases
Wed, 10th Feb 2021
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edutech
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e-learning
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cybersecurity
Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting the educational sector as schools face renewed closures or adopt hybrid learning models, says Kaspersky.
Financial account takeovers on the rise - Kaspersky
Tue, 9th Feb 2021
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cybersecurity
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cios
Account takeovers accounted for every second fraudulent transaction in the finance industry in 2020, according to Kaspersky.
Kaspersky steps in to protect automotive industry from cyber threats
Fri, 22nd Jan 2021
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advanced persistent threat protection
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kaspersky
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cyber threats
Kaspersky launches tailored threat intelligence for the automotive industry, providing in-depth analysis of industry-specific security threats.
Remote work: The new home for gender equality in tech
Thu, 21st Jan 2021
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wfh
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dei
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cios
Remote work could be the key to achieving gender equality in Singapore's tech sector, says a recent report by Kaspersky.
Users pay with personal data - Kaspersky on WhatsApp move to share data with Facebook
Tue, 19th Jan 2021
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bi
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big data
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data analytics
WhatsApp's new terms and conditions, which allow data sharing with Facebook, have sparked criticism among users.
Kaspersky discovers COVID-19 research related cyber threats
Fri, 25th Dec 2020
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advanced persistent threat protection
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kaspersky
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cios
Kaspersky researchers have identified two APT incidents targeting COVID-19 research. The Lazarus group is thought to be responsible.
2020 saw a surge in detected malicious files — Kaspersky
Thu, 17th Dec 2020
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
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cios
Kaspersky detected more trojans, backdoors and worms than last year, representing an overall 5.2% increase in detected malicious files year-on-year.
APAC consumers say firms' social media reputation matters
Thu, 17th Dec 2020
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social media
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kaspersky
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branding
If a crisis unfolded, 38% would stop using an organisation’s products if they were caught up in a crisis that spilled online.
Gamers targeted as identity theft, bullying and cheating increases online
Tue, 15th Dec 2020
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gaming
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physical security
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technology gifts
More than a tenth of gamers have had their ID stolen – which could be worth as much as $347bn globally, according to new research.
Kaspersky ICS CERT joins FIRST global threat intelligence forum
Wed, 2nd Dec 2020
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kaspersky
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cios
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it industry
FIRST was founded in 1990, and its members come from 95 countries across Oceania, Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Africa.
Businesses can save on the hefty cost of a security breach if they're honest
Mon, 30th Nov 2020
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
SMBs and enterprises that disclose breaches proactively tend to experience 40% less financial damage, according to new research from Kaspersky.
Kaspersky unveils two major update to its Transparency Initiative
Wed, 18th Nov 2020
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cybersecurity
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transparency
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cios
Kaspersky opens new Transparency Center in Canada and completes transfer of data processing to Switzerland. #cybersecurity #transparency.
SMBs in Southeast Asia hit hard by cyber criminals
Tue, 17th Nov 2020
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advanced persistent threat protection
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endpoint protection
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edge security
Kaspersky releases new offering to combat cyber attacks targeting small and medium businesses in Southeast Asia.
How has COVID-19 transformed our perception of work?
Mon, 16th Nov 2020
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wfh
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
Nearly three quarters of people never want to return to pre-COVID-19 work paradigms, putting pressure on employers. (110 characters).
More than just malware, ransomware 2.0 hits businesses hard
Fri, 13th Nov 2020
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Cyber criminals are shifting their focus from encrypting data to publishing confidential information online, according to Kaspersky researchers.
Kaspersky identifies new banking malware targeting mobile users
Wed, 11th Nov 2020
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malware
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cybersecurity
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cios
Kaspersky discovers new banking malware that targets mobile users worldwide, with a particular focus on Brazil.
Why Southeast Asia is at the forefront of a new wave of sustainable data centers
Tue, 10th Nov 2020
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sustainable it
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colocation
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data centre cooling
APAC data centres face climate scrutiny as demand soars; SEA leads with Singapore's green shift.
Southeast Asia to be fastest-growing data center region - report
Mon, 9th Nov 2020
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sustainable it
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data centre cooling
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data centre maintenance / management
Southeast Asia projected to be fastest-growing region for data centers, with 89% of experts expecting significant growth in the next five years, says study.
Kaspersky brings threat intelligence to greater number of organisations
Wed, 4th Nov 2020
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cios
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threat intelligence
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To make threat research available to a wider number of organisations, Kaspersky continues to develop new functions for its Threat Intelligence Portal.
Criminals scale back DDoS attacks after 'abnormal' spike in Q2
Fri, 30th Oct 2020
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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The Q2 spike seems to have been short-lived as DDoS activity returns to ‘normal’ levels over Q3, with 73% fewer attacks than seen in the previous quarter.