Findings from the latest findings Kaspersky report titled “Managing your IT security team” reveals that as much as 85% of IT security staff engage in leisure activities during working hours. Typically, these […]
The Philippines slipped two notches down from its previous ranking in the latest top 10 global list of countries with the most web-borne threats based on a report from cybersecurity company Kaspersky. […]
While vulnerabilities are inevitable in any software, regular patching and updates can minimize the risk of exploitation. That’s why users are always advised to install the latest software versions as soon as […]
As the pandemic continues and schools experience renewed closures or pursue a hybrid model of learning (in-person and remote), the educational sector continues to attract the attention of cybercriminals on the internet. […]
News consumption from mainstream media and online sources have received a huge uptick globally, including countries in Southeast Asia (SEA), with the public forced to stay at home last year. It is […]
Researchers from Kaspersky have spotted a significant growth of the malware used by SilentFade, the gang responsible for $4 million fraud on Facebook in 2019. On January 2021, experts from the global […]
Remote work will catalyze a shift from the corporate perimeter concept to micro-office security certification. Outsourcing of IT and cybersecurity functions will be crucial to solve expertise shortages and save budgets. To […]
Cybersecurity solutions firm Kaspersky sees that the privacy landscape will see more challenges now that organizations have a data mine spurred by the acceleration of digital transformation last year. Vendors of all […]
Kaspersky announces the appointment of Chris Connell as managing director for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Connell will spearhead the global cybersecurity company’s APAC business expansion efforts in addition to continuing his role […]
Kaspersky has now introduced its tailored threat intelligence (TI) reporting for organizations working in the automotive industry, which was previously available for a selected range of customers. The company’s TI reports provide […]
On Dec. 13, 2020, FireEye, Microsoft, and SolarWinds announced the discovery of a large, sophisticated supply chain attack that deployed a new, previously unknown malware “Sunburst” used against SolarWinds’ Orion IT customers. […]
Sometime in 2020, Kaspersky researchers identified two APT (advanced persistent threat) incidents that targeted entities related to COVID-19 research. Experts from the cybersecurity solutions company assessed — with high confidence — that […]
Global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky sees that the growth in digitalization among organizations will further open up more vulnerabilities for cybercriminals to exploit. As more companies across industries realize the need to adapt […]
Kaspersky Safe Kids experts have analyzed anonymized children’s search requests during the month of November, a time when kids usually make their Christmas wish lists. The most popular game is Roblox and […]
In 2020, an average of 360,000 new malicious files was detected by Kaspersky per day, an increase of 5.2% when compared to the previous year. This was influenced mostly by a large […]
Over 60 entities in the Asia Pacific region were targeted by ransomware group in 2020, according to Kaspersky during its annual Cyber Security Weekend held online recently. Countries Australia and India logged […]
Fresh from a study conducted in November, global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky reveals that a significant number (35%) of social media users in Southeast Asia have created and maintain anonymous accounts. There could […]
With 51% of consumers saying that they won’t buy from a company that figured in a scandal, organizations cannot afford to have their reputation — digital or otherwise — tainted. Kaspersky highlighted […]
To raise awareness about the importance of privacy and freedom of self-expression, cybersecurity firm Kaspersky and international techwear brand Krakatau launched Safe_expression, a collection of garments that can be customized with an […]
With the risks of COVID-19 expected to be present until a vaccine is available, educational institutions across Southeast Asia (SEA) are forced to adapt to this unique situation. The unexpected disruption required […]
To mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Kaspersky has introduced a special stalkerware and spyware detection tool — 12 months on from the foundation of the Coalition Against […]
With a new gaming season starting, Kaspersky experts have found hundreds of phishing pages, aimed at stealing PUBG Mobile accounts. Game developers often offer users small but welcome incentives in exchange for […]
Kaspersky researchers have shared their vision on Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) in 2021, laying out how the landscape of targeted attacks will change in the coming months. The turmoil experienced in 2020 […]
A solution which offers automated detection, minimum workforce requirement can keep small and medium enterprises’ cash flow safe from sophisticated attacks, says Kaspersky Small and medium businesses (SMBs) are among the many […]
New global research commissioned by Kaspersky of 8,000 SMB workers across multiple industries has revealed that almost three-quarters of employees (74%) want to rethink pre-COVID-19 ways of working. Instead of returning to […]
