Kaspersky stories - Page 11
Security at risk as PC users continue to use end-of-life Windows 7
Tue, 11th May 2021
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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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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 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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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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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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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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report
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
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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fraud
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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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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dei
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hybrid & remote work
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women in technology
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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data analytics
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martech
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planning
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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cyber threats
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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trojan
Kaspersky detected more trojans, backdoors and worms than last year, representing an overall 5.2% increase in detected malicious files year-on-year.