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Kaspersky achieves 100% scorecard in SE Labs tests for 2024

Wed, 1st Jan 2025
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Kaspersky has achieved a groundbreaking 100% Total Accuracy Rating in SE Labs' 2024 cybersecurity tests, maintaining consistent excellence across all product ranges.
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71% of firms recover from outages in 1 to 5 hours – Kaspersky

Fri, 27th Dec 2024
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Kaspersky's research reveals that 71% of companies recover from network outages within 1 to 5 hours, while 12% may take a full workday or longer.
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Kaspersky reports 135% rise in crypto-drainer discussions

Fri, 27th Dec 2024
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Kaspersky's research reveals a staggering 135% rise in dark web discussions about crypto-drainers between 2022 and 2024, signalling growing cyber threats.
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New malware CookiePlus targets nuclear sector workers

Fri, 27th Dec 2024
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Kaspersky has unveiled CookiePlus, a malware from North Korean hackers Lazarus, targeting nuclear and defence sectors amid threats of data theft.
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Kaspersky alerts businesses to complex Facebook scam

Fri, 27th Dec 2024
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Kaspersky warns of a sophisticated phishing scam targeting businesses using Facebook, with emails impersonating Meta for Business to steal account access.
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Kaspersky warns of supply chain & IT risks in 2025

Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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Kaspersky warns that supply chain attacks and IT outages could escalate in 2025, highlighting vulnerabilities in key technologies and infrastructure.
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Kaspersky reports rise in malware threats & attacks in 2024

Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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Kaspersky's latest report reveals a 14% rise in daily malware detection, with 467,000 malicious files identified each day in 2024.
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Kaspersky warns of phishing scams using Telegram Premium

Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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Kaspersky has raised alarms over a surge in phishing scams mimicking Telegram Premium offers, warning users to be vigilant, especially this holiday season.
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Businesses struggle with IT security, Kaspersky reports

Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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A recent Kaspersky report reveals 38% of businesses struggle with IT security, facing downtime and productivity losses amid evolving cyber threats.
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Firms to boost IT security budgets by 9% amid cyber losses

Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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Businesses plan to boost IT security budgets by up to 9% over two years, driven by rising financial losses from cyber incidents, Kaspersky reports.
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Cybercriminals target shoppers with 38 million phishing scams

Mon, 25th Nov 2024
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Cybercriminals launched over 38 million phishing attacks in 2024, with a 25% rise in threats targeting online retailers amid Black Friday sales.
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Businesses fear AI's role in rising cyberattack threats

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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A recent Kaspersky study reveals 76% of businesses face rising cyber incidents, with 46% fearing AI-driven attacks, urging a rethink in cybersecurity strategies.
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Mouse motion simulators pose potential cyberthreat risk

Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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Kaspersky warns that mouse motion simulators, popular with remote workers, could pose significant cyber threats if sourced from unknown vendors.
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Rise in AI-driven phishing sites targets crypto users

Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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Kaspersky's experts warn that cybercriminals are increasingly using Large Language Models to create sophisticated phishing schemes targeting cryptocurrency users.
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Kaspersky uncovers new stealer campaign via web ads

Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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Kaspersky reports a surge in malicious ads targeting Windows users, redirecting over 20,000 individuals to fake CAPTCHA pages to download malware.
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Critical vulnerabilities found in Unisoc systems-on-chip

Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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Kaspersky's ICS CERT has revealed critical vulnerabilities in Unisoc SoCs, heightening risks of remote hijacking in devices.
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Lazarus APT group targets crypto investors with AI tactics

Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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Kaspersky has uncovered a sophisticated campaign by the Lazarus group targeting cryptocurrency investors, employing social engineering and zero-day exploits.
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Kaspersky report reveals frequent issues in industrial IT networks

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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A Kaspersky report reveals one in three industrial firms face frequent network issues, with 45% encountering problems multiple times monthly.
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Kaspersky detects over 38 billion web trackers in 2024

Tue, 8th Oct 2024
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Kaspersky reports over 38 billion instances of web trackers harvesting user data in 2024, averaging one million detections per day.
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Johnson Controls faces $27M loss after Dark Angels cyberattack

Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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Kaspersky has examined the impact of cyberattacks on businesses, highlighting the various kinds of losses they can suffer if not adequately protected.