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Kaspersky detects 500k phishing attempts on SEA businesses
Generative AI

Kaspersky detects 500k phishing attempts on SEA businesses

Nearly 500,000 financial phishing attempts were detected in Southeast Asia in 2023, with the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia seeing the highest numbers.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024
Web threats in Singapore down 5.9%, says Kaspersky report
Phishing

Web threats in Singapore down 5.9%, says Kaspersky report

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%.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024

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New study exposes flaw-riddled corporate web applications
Unified Communications

New study exposes flaw-riddled corporate web applications

Kaspersky study unveils that between 2021-2023, access control and data protection flaws were found in numerous corporate web applications.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024
Half of firms struggling to hire cybersecurity experts
Human Capital Management

Half of firms struggling to hire cybersecurity experts

Nearly half of global companies take over six months to employ a qualified cybersecurity professional, a Kaspersky study reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2024
APAC companies embracing AI & IoT while cybersecurity lags behind
Unified Communications

APAC companies embracing AI & IoT while cybersecurity lags behind

APAC companies are increasingly integrating AI and IoT into their operations but lack robust cybersecurity measures, according to a recent study by Kaspersky.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2024
36m AI & gaming credentials breached, Kaspersky reveals
Malware

36m AI & gaming credentials breached, Kaspersky reveals

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky reveals over 36m AI and gaming credentials, including Roblox and OpenAI, have been feasted on by infostealers within three years.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024
Kaspersky reveals phishing campaign targeting SMBs
Microsoft

Kaspersky reveals phishing campaign targeting SMBs

Kaspersky reveals a sophisticated phishing campaign aimed at small and medium-sized businesses using SendGrid to dupe victims.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024
Kaspersky study: 40% of firms face shortage in cybersecurity hiring
Firewalls

Kaspersky study: 40% of firms face shortage in cybersecurity hiring

Over 40% of firms face a crippling lack of qualified cybersecurity professionals, contributing to heightened security risks, a new global study by Kaspersky exposes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
2024 to drive privacy transformations, predicts Kaspersky
Cybersecurity

2024 to drive privacy transformations, predicts Kaspersky

Kaspersky forecasts a transformation in privacy landscape in 2024, with AI wearables stirring privacy debates, and AR/VR setting fresh norms.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Kaspersky Standard scoops Product of the Year at AV-Comparatives
Data Protection

Kaspersky Standard scoops Product of the Year at AV-Comparatives

Kaspersky Standard secures AV-Comparatives Product of the Year award, acknowledging its record-breaking performance in cybersecurity testing.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
Kaspersky exposes AI exploitation trend on the dark web
Malware

Kaspersky exposes AI exploitation trend on the dark web

Kaspersky study reveals an alarming increase in criminals discussing the use of AI tools for cyber exploitation on the dark web.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
Kaspersky products ace SE Labs testing with flawless defence
Malware

Kaspersky products ace SE Labs testing with flawless defence

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2024
Kaspersky forecasts dark web cyber-crime surge in 2024
Ransomware

Kaspersky forecasts dark web cyber-crime surge in 2024

Kaspersky predicts a rise in cyber crime on the dark web with increases in malware distribution, crypto asset draining, and antivirus evasion,.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
Kaspersky warns of elevated child cybersecurity risks in 2024
EduTech

Kaspersky warns of elevated child cybersecurity risks in 2024

Cybersecurity experts at Kaspersky reveal increasing threats to minors in 2024, including AI-generated inappropriate content, cyberattacks on young gamers and malicious app downloads.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
Kaspersky forecasts increased cyber threats for APAC
Smart Cities

Kaspersky forecasts increased cyber threats for APAC

Kaspersky's cyber threat forecast for 2024 asserts escalating digitalisation and political tensions in the APAC region.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jan 2024
AI marked as top cybersecurity challenge for next year
Marketing Technologies

AI marked as top cybersecurity challenge for next year

Cybersecurity challenges for 2024, including AI-driven threats, are spotlighted by Kaspersky, urging heightened vigilance in adopting online security measures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024
Shadow IT threatens corporate cybersecurity, new study reveals
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Shadow IT threatens corporate cybersecurity, new study reveals

The rise in remote working has increased shadow IT usage among employees, leading to 11% of all cyber incidents, according to Kaspersky.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jan 2024
Kaspersky discovers dual-threat NKAbuse malware in Latin America and Vietnam
Malware

Kaspersky discovers dual-threat NKAbuse malware in Latin America and Vietnam

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky uncovers a new potent malware, NKAbuse, exploiting the NKN technology to launch twin threats as a flooder and a backdoor/RAT, with victims emerging in Colombia, Mexico, and Vietnam.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jan 2024