Kaspersky stories - Page 10
Research finds millennials and boomers fear deepfakes and biometrics most of future tech
Wed, 7th Jul 2021
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Millennials and Baby Boomers in South East Asia are afraid of deepfakes and wary of future technologies, according to research by Kaspersky.
Threats of stalking and doxing still loom on dating apps
Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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cybersecurity
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online dating
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While dating apps have become safer, they still pose significant risk to users, leaving them vulnerable to threats including cyberstalking and doxing.
Fashion retailers have no reason to fear digitalisation
Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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martech
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commerce systems
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open source
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.
Employees fail to update devices, security vulnerabilities increase
Thu, 17th Jun 2021
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advanced persistent threat protection
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software updates
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New study by Kaspersky reveals that IT departments aren't enforcing updates, leaving work devices vulnerable to cyberattacks.
Kaspersky's VR simulation game allows executives to work as IT security specialists
Mon, 14th Jun 2021
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cybersecurity
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ar, vr & metaverse
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kaspersky
Kaspersky has created a VR game where executives can work as information security specialists, giving them a better understanding of cybersecurity.
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2020 most productive year for Ransomware 2.0
Fri, 28th May 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
2020 was a highly productive year for Ransomware 2.0 in Asia Pacific, with REvil and JSWorm resurfacing as major threats, according to Kaspersky.
Kaspersky finds 1 in 5 employees pretend their devices are updating to avoid work calls
Fri, 28th May 2021
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uc
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software updates
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Kaspersky finds that 21% of employees surveyed say they have pretended their devices were installing updates to avoid attending a call or meeting.
Ransomware attackers bolder than ever
Tue, 18th May 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Ransomware ecosystem is complex with various actors involved, says cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. Educating ourselves is key to fighting them.
Security at risk as PC users continue to use end-of-life Windows 7
Tue, 11th May 2021
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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kaspersky
Almost a quarter of PC users are still using the outdated Windows 7 operating system, leaving them vulnerable to cyberattacks, according to Kaspersky.
Kaspersky launches new course to defend users against doxing
Tue, 27th Apr 2021
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it training
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cybersecurity
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Kaspersky launches free online course to educate on dangers of doxing, emphasizing the need for digital security.
Targeted ransomware attacks on the rise, Kaspersky finds
Tue, 27th Apr 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Ransomware attacks on high profile victims has grown nearly eightfold from 2019 to 2020, according to new research from Kaspersky.
Blockchain-based voting on the rise, driven by COVID-19 lockdowns
Mon, 19th Apr 2021
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blockchain
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polytechnics
Blockchain-based voting on the Polys platform tripled during lockdown, with educational entities and NGOs leading the surge.
Kaspersky discovers zero-day exploit in Desktop Window Manager
Mon, 19th Apr 2021
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microsoft
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zero day malware
While analysing the CVE-2021-1732 exploit, Kaspersky experts found another such zero-day exploit and reported it to Microsoft.
Data transparency increasingly important, Kaspersky study states
Mon, 12th Apr 2021
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
Half of consumers would abandon an online service provider after a data breach, while 63% fear their data being sold to a third party, according to Kaspersky.
Over half of ransomware victims pay up - but does it work?
Fri, 9th Apr 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Over half of ransomware victims paid the ransom in 2020, but it didn't guarantee the return of their data, warns Kaspersky.
Advanced threat actors engaged in cyberespionage up their game
Thu, 8th Apr 2021
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
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cyber espionage
Advanced threat actors engaged in cyberespionage in the Asia Pacific have upped their game in a new campaign, according to Kaspersky.
2020 sees a global shift in financial malware threats
Wed, 7th Apr 2021
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cybersecurity
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financial results
The financial threat landscape experienced a game-changing pandemic year, according to a new report from Kaspersky.
Financial malware activity dropped in 2020 as creators honed their wares
Tue, 6th Apr 2021
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malware
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fintech
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email security
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
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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kaspersky
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report
Kaspersky ranked number one in channel satisfaction, receiving the highest overall rating of 87.8% in the Canalys Worldwide Vendor Benchmark.