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Kaspersky's VPN outshines peers in AV-TEST's independent evaluation
Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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digital entertainment
Kaspersky's VPN service lauded by AV-TEST for superior performance, highlighting a significant 355% boost in upload speeds for international connections and robust streaming features.
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Data-stealing malware affects nearly 10m devices in 2023
Fri, 5th Apr 2024
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social media
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Data-stealing malware infected 10 million devices in 2023, pilfering an average of 51 login credentials per device, according to a Kaspersky study.
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Southeast Asia sees 43m local cyber threats to businesses in 2023
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Southeast Asia saw nearly 43 million cyber threats to businesses in 2023, with Singapore's incidents surging by 67% YoY, according to Kaspersky.
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Kaspersky study highlights lack of progress in cybersecurity upskilling
Mon, 1st Apr 2024
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it training
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investment
Despite investing over $100,000 yearly on upskilling, over 70% of businesses do not see the desired results in their cybersecurity training, reports Kaspersky.
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Kaspersky detects 500k phishing attempts on SEA businesses
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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genai
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cybersecurity
Nearly 500,000 financial phishing attempts were detected in Southeast Asia in 2023, with the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia seeing the highest numbers.
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New study exposes flaw-riddled corporate web applications
Tue, 19th Mar 2024
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uc
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
Kaspersky study unveils that between 2021-2023, access control and data protection flaws were found in numerous corporate web applications.
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Half of firms struggling to hire cybersecurity experts
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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Nearly half of global companies take over six months to employ a qualified cybersecurity professional, a Kaspersky study reveals.
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APAC companies embracing AI & IoT while cybersecurity lags behind
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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APAC companies are increasingly integrating AI and IoT into their operations but lack robust cybersecurity measures, according to a recent study by Kaspersky.
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36m AI & gaming credentials breached, Kaspersky reveals
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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malware
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email security
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky reveals over 36m AI and gaming credentials, including Roblox and OpenAI, have been feasted on by infostealers within three years.
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Kaspersky reveals phishing campaign targeting SMBs
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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microsoft
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cloud services
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onedrive
Kaspersky reveals a sophisticated phishing campaign aimed at small and medium-sized businesses using SendGrid to dupe victims.
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Kaspersky study: 40% of firms face shortage in cybersecurity hiring
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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firewalls
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Over 40% of firms face a crippling lack of qualified cybersecurity professionals, contributing to heightened security risks, a new global study by Kaspersky exposes.
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Web threats in Singapore down 5.9%, says Kaspersky report
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Kaspersky reveals a 5.9% decrease in web-based threats detected for Singapore in 2023, the third annual drop, despite growing complexity and user attacks, which surged to 30.7%.
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2024 to drive privacy transformations, predicts Kaspersky
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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passwordless
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ar, vr & metaverse
Kaspersky forecasts a transformation in privacy landscape in 2024, with AI wearables stirring privacy debates, and AR/VR setting fresh norms.
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Kaspersky Standard scoops Product of the Year at AV-Comparatives
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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data protection
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Kaspersky Standard secures AV-Comparatives Product of the Year award, acknowledging its record-breaking performance in cybersecurity testing.
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Kaspersky exposes AI exploitation trend on the dark web
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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malware
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cybersecurity
Kaspersky study reveals an alarming increase in criminals discussing the use of AI tools for cyber exploitation on the dark web.
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Kaspersky products ace SE Labs testing with flawless defence
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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malware
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Kaspersky's anti-malware tools excel in independent tests by SE Labs, achieving the highest possible rating for their flawless defensive and full effectiveness against real-world cyberattacks.
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Kaspersky forecasts dark web cyber-crime surge in 2024
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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Kaspersky predicts a rise in cyber crime on the dark web with increases in malware distribution, crypto asset draining, and antivirus evasion,.
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Kaspersky warns of elevated child cybersecurity risks in 2024
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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smartphones
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edutech
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email security
Cybersecurity experts at Kaspersky reveal increasing threats to minors in 2024, including AI-generated inappropriate content, cyberattacks on young gamers and malicious app downloads.
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Kaspersky forecasts increased cyber threats for APAC
Fri, 12th Jan 2024
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smart cities
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mfa
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iot
Kaspersky's cyber threat forecast for 2024 asserts escalating digitalisation and political tensions in the APAC region.
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AI marked as top cybersecurity challenge for next year
Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
Cybersecurity challenges for 2024, including AI-driven threats, are spotlighted by Kaspersky, urging heightened vigilance in adopting online security measures.