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Majority of execs in SEA anticipate ransomware attacks
Malware

Majority of execs in SEA anticipate ransomware attacks

Kaspersky's study uncovers that more than half believe a ransomware attack against their business is too small to worry about.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2022
Decline in mobile malware but hackers show growing sophistication
Malware

Decline in mobile malware but hackers show growing sophistication

Mobile malware attacks in Singapore fell 15.9% in 2021, in line with a global decline, says cybersecurity firm Kaspersky.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Jun 2022
Over half of SEA users say SMBs should use digital payments
Digital Transformation

Over half of SEA users say SMBs should use digital payments

According to a Kaspersky study, more than one in two SEA users say small businesses should be using digital payments.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2022

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Kaspersky integrates Threat Data Feeds with Microsoft Sentinel
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Kaspersky integrates Threat Data Feeds with Microsoft Sentinel

Kaspersky Threat Data Feeds integrate with Microsoft Sentinel, providing actionable context for attack investigation and response.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Aug 2022
Kaspersky achieves AAA expert rating for EDR products
DevOps

Kaspersky achieves AAA expert rating for EDR products

Independent security testing organisation SE Labs has awarded Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert a 'AAA' rating.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Aug 2022
8x more users attacked via old Microsoft Office vulnerability in Q2
Cybersecurity

8x more users attacked via old Microsoft Office vulnerability in Q2

Exploits for vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office have surged, accounting for 82% of total exploits in Q2 2022, according to Kaspersky.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Aug 2022
Kaspersky uncovers new attacks by advanced persistent threat group
Malware

Kaspersky uncovers new attacks by advanced persistent threat group

The attacks involved modifications of the well-known malware, DTrack, as well as the use of a brand-new Maui ransomware.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2022
Kaspersky puts spotlight on malicious ransomware group Luna
Malware

Kaspersky puts spotlight on malicious ransomware group Luna

Kaspersky researchers have uncovered a new ransomware group that further underlines the trend of ransomware actors turning to cross-platform functionality.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Jul 2022
Nvidia joins the list of brands favoured by fraudsters
Crypto

Nvidia joins the list of brands favoured by fraudsters

Scammers posing as Nvidia launched a fraudulent website for their 30th anniversary, offering a fake Bitcoin giveaway. The scammers used an incorrect logo color.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Jul 2022
RDP attacks on the rise, Kaspersky experts offer advice
Hybrid & Remote Work

RDP attacks on the rise, Kaspersky experts offer advice

Remote work setups kept businesses afloat during the pandemic, but also led to an increase in RDP attacks, says Kaspersky.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Jul 2022
Kaspersky opens three new centers to boost data management
Cybersecurity

Kaspersky opens three new centers to boost data management

Cybersecurity company Kaspersky has opened three new Transparency Centers, one in Japan, the second in Singapore and the third in the United States.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Jun 2022
Productivity wasted as employees sort out spam emails
Email Security

Productivity wasted as employees sort out spam emails

Employees who receive 30-60 external emails per day could be wasting 11 hours every year looking through and identifying spam messages.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jun 2022
Third-party automotive apps bear significant privacy risks
Data Privacy

Third-party automotive apps bear significant privacy risks

Mobile applications for connected cars provide various features to make life easier for motorists, but they can also be a source of risk.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 27th May 2022
Trojan cyber attacks hitting SMBs harder than ever - Kaspersky
Cybersecurity

Trojan cyber attacks hitting SMBs harder than ever - Kaspersky

In 2022 the number of Trojan-PSW detections increased by almost a quarter compared to the same period in 2021 to reach 4,003,323.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd May 2022
BlackBerry offers Kaspersky replacement cybersecurity for the channel
Partner Programmes

BlackBerry offers Kaspersky replacement cybersecurity for the channel

BlackBerry advises that users of Kaspersky software in Australia and New Zealand undertake a rigorous risk analysis of their current security posture.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 18th May 2022
Kaspersky highlights mobile threat impacting thousands globally
EduTech

Kaspersky highlights mobile threat impacting thousands globally

Stalkerware impacted over 32,000 Kaspersky mobile users globally last year, highlighting the need to tackle this issue, says Kaspersky.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Apr 2022
Kaspersky held leading position in 2021 TOP3 metric
Malware

Kaspersky held leading position in 2021 TOP3 metric

In 2021, Kaspersky's security portfolio held a leading position in the TOP3 metric, while taking first place in 76% of tests.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Apr 2022
Dicker Data cancels distribution agreement with Kaspersky
Partner Programmes

Dicker Data cancels distribution agreement with Kaspersky

One of the largest distributors in Australia and New Zealand has cancelled its distribution contract with Russian based cybersecurity company Kaspersky.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Mar 2022