Kaspersky stories
Financial phishing attacks surge in Southeast Asia businesses
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
Kaspersky reports a surge in financial phishing attacks in Southeast Asia, with Singapore alone seeing over 38,000 attempts, threatening its digital economy.
Advanced persistent threats rise by 74% in 2024 report
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
A recent Kaspersky report reveals a concerning 74% rise in advanced persistent threats within companies, affecting over 25% of organisations this year.
Dark web leak: 2.3 million bank cards exposed online
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Kaspersky has revealed that 2.3 million bank cards have been leaked on the dark web due to infostealer malware, highlighting the rising cybersecurity threat.
Trojan banker attacks on Android rise 196% in 2024
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endpoint protection
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Kaspersky's latest report reveals a staggering 196% spike in smartphone malware attacks in 2024, with Trojan banker incidents tripling compared to last year.
Kaspersky enhances partner programme for MSSPs in 2024
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cx
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martech
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advanced persistent threat protection
Kaspersky has unveiled significant upgrades to its Partner Program for Managed Security Service Providers, aiming to better support evolving partner needs into 2025.
Kaspersky uncovers malware attack in Asia-Pacific region
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malware
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endpoint protection
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phishing
Kaspersky ICS CERT has revealed a malware campaign targeting government and industrial sectors across the Asia-Pacific, exploiting legitimate online services.
Cyber incidents in IT sector surge, says Kaspersky report
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Kaspersky's latest report reveals a shift in high-severity cyber incidents in 2024, with IT facing the most crises, while government cases decline significantly.
Kaspersky enhances cloud workload security with update
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endpoint protection
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hybrid cloud
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advanced persistent threat protection
Kaspersky has unveiled a substantial upgrade to its Cloud Workload Security, enhancing forensic capabilities and boosting security for organisations amid rising cloud adoption.
Kaspersky blocks over 893 million phishing attempts in 2024
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malware
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
In 2024, Kaspersky blocked over 893 million phishing attempts, a 26% rise from 2023, as cybercriminals exploited trusted brand names to deceive users.
Kaspersky report reveals disparity in IT security staffing
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it training
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cybersecurity
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smb
Kaspersky's 2024 report reveals stark contrasts in IT security staffing, with SMBs employing 33% security personnel versus 22% in larger firms, highlighting resource challenges.
Singapore reports record cyberattacks in Southeast Asia 2024
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Kaspersky's report reveals Singapore faced over 21 million cyberattacks in 2024, ranking it 8th globally as a source of digital threats in Southeast Asia.
Kaspersky warns of Valentine's Day gift scam surge
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Kaspersky warns of a significant rise in Valentine's Day scams, with cybercriminals exploiting the holiday by creating fake websites for enticing gifts.
New SparkCat Trojan targets AppStore & Google Play users
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smartphones
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Kaspersky has uncovered a new Trojan, SparkCat, that stealthily steals sensitive data from app users by scanning image galleries on AppStore and Google Play.
Kaspersky partners VSTECS to boost cybersecurity in Singapore
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Kaspersky has partnered with VSTECS Singapore to bolster cybersecurity for local businesses, responding to significant cyber threats in the region.
Kaspersky enhances threat lookup with AI-driven insights
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
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ai
Kaspersky has upgraded its Threat Lookup service with AI-driven summaries, enabling cybersecurity teams to efficiently gather data on threats and actors.
Singapore records second-lowest web threat levels in SE Asia
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
Singapore has reported a significant drop in web threats, marking a 24.7% reduction since 2021, as the country enhances its cybersecurity measures.
Android users targeted by fake wedding invitation malware
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smartphones
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malware
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endpoint protection
Cybersecurity experts from Kaspersky have uncovered a nefarious scheme targeting Android users, with a malware disguised as wedding invitations stealing sensitive data.
DeepSeek breach highlights centralised AI vulnerabilities
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breach prevention
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ai security
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data privacy
DeepSeek faces a major data breach, leading experts to advocate for decentralised AI systems to enhance security and mitigate user data risks.
Kaspersky warns of surge in Chinese New Year scams
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
As Chinese New Year 2025 approaches, Kaspersky warns of a rise in fraudulent websites exploiting the festive spirit, enticing consumers with fake deals.
Kaspersky enhances security access for smaller developers
Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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cybersecurity
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software development
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collaboration
Kaspersky has launched a revamped initiative in its Kaspersky United programme, aimed at enhancing cybersecurity for smaller companies and software startups.