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Kaspersky stories - Page 6

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Threat intelligence most sought-after security service for MSPs
Fri, 22nd Oct 2021
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managed services
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partner programmes
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Managed service providers in APAC are prioritizing threat intelligence as the top security service, according to a report by Kaspersky.
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COVID-19 drives up digital payments throughout APAC region
Thu, 21st Oct 2021
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment gateways
The latest research by Kaspersky reveals that mobile payment apps are booming in APAC, with 90% of respondents using them in the past year.
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MysterySnail: Kaspersky finds zero-day exploit for Windows OS
Thu, 14th Oct 2021
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microsoft
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windows
Kaspersky uncovers zero-day exploit for Windows OS, used in attacks by IronHusky group. Patched by Microsoft on October 12.
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Building cyber capacity and resilience for our digital future
Thu, 30th Sep 2021
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it training
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cybersecurity
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The journey to cyber resilience varies for every nation, but collaboration and education are key, according to Kaspersky.
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Kaspersky explores how SMBs survived the initial outbreak of COVID-19
Fri, 24th Sep 2021
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smb
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covid-19
One in three SMBs have launched new products during the pandemic, highlighting their ability to effectively survive in a crisis, according to a Kaspersky study.
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Patch management, robust password policies vital in reducing risk of cyberattacks
Fri, 17th Sep 2021
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kaspersky
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cios
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passwords
More than half of cyberattacks start with password brute force and vulnerability exploitation, according to new research by Kaspersky.
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Kaspersky researchers reveal QakBot, a powerful banking Trojan
Mon, 6th Sep 2021
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malware
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cybersecurity
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cios
QakBot banking Trojan attacks have increased by 65% in 2021, affecting over 17,000 users worldwide, according to Kaspersky research.
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Kaspersky uncovers malicious version of Whatsapp mod
Thu, 26th Aug 2021
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application security
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cybersecurity
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Malicious FMWhatsapp mod discovered spreading Triada mobile Trojan, leaving users vulnerable to illegal activity.
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Kaspersky Hybrid Cloud Security enhances protection for Linux and delivers security management as a service
Thu, 19th Aug 2021
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devops
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app development
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apm
Kaspersky has updated its Hybrid Cloud Security solution, including hardening defences for Linux and extending protection for DevOps.
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Kaspersky achieves champion status once more in Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix
Tue, 10th Aug 2021
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cybersecurity
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canalys
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kaspersky
Kaspersky has achieved champion status for the second consecutive year in the 2021 Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix by Canalys.
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DDoS attacks plateau in second quarter - Kaspersky
Wed, 4th Aug 2021
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voip
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ddos
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contact centre
DDoS attacks have decreased by 38.8% compared to Q2 2020, with China leading in SSH attacks but losing ground overall, says Kaspersky.
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Ready, set, scam: Cybercriminals targeting Olympic Games fans
Wed, 28th Jul 2021
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Cybercriminals are exploiting Olympic Games fans with online fraud schemes, including phishing pages and fake tickets, warns Kaspersky.
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Online dating users doxed as personal data exposed
Mon, 26th Jul 2021
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
1 in 6 online daters have fallen victim to doxing, a new study finds. Personal data exposure on dating platforms remains a concern for users.
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Kaspersky Password Manager could be 'bruteforced in seconds'
Mon, 12th Jul 2021
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kaspersky
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cios
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passwords
As people and enterprises put their trust in password managers to secure their accounts, even well-built password managers can be fatally flawed.
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Research finds millennials and boomers fear deepfakes and biometrics most of future tech
Wed, 7th Jul 2021
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biometrics
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cybersecurity
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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.
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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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kaspersky
While dating apps have become safer, they still pose significant risk to users, leaving them vulnerable to threats including cyberstalking and doxing.
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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.
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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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kaspersky
New study by Kaspersky reveals that IT departments aren't enforcing updates, leaving work devices vulnerable to cyberattacks.
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Kaspersky's VR simulation game allows executives to work as IT security specialists
Mon, 14th Jun 2021
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vr
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cybersecurity
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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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ransomware
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malware
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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.
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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
Kaspersky finds that 21% of employees surveyed say they have pretended their devices were installing updates to avoid attending a call or meeting.
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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.
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Security at risk as PC users continue to use end-of-life Windows 7
Tue, 11th May 2021
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microsoft
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cybersecurity
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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.
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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.