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Be extra vigilant for Black Friday shopping this year
24 November 2020 Despite the negative impact the hard lockdown has had on the global economy, the annual Black Friday retail sales tradition is expected to remain popular this year. Instead of limiting sales specials for just one day, many stores have taken to doing Black Friday for the entire month of November. But where […]
Kaspersky completes its data-processing relocation to Switzerland and opens new Transparency Center in North America
19 November 2020 Kaspersky is announcing the completion of major Global Transparency Initiative milestones by moving data storage and processing activities from Russia to Switzerland, and by opening the company’s fifth Transparency Center in North America. With the increased transparency, the company calls for collaborative efforts to enhance the security and integrity of modern software […]
Kaspersky fosters development of assistive technology sports by supporting athletes at CYBATHLON 2020
In line with its mission to bring on the future and ensure that technology provides opportunities for everyone, Kaspersky is supporting athletes at this year’s CYBATHLON 2020. The global championship will see people with physical disabilities compete against each other to undertake everyday tasks using state-of-the-art technical assistance systems that promote inclusivity and diversity. We live […]
The rise of ransomware 2.0: cybercriminals shift focus from encrypting data to publishing confidential information online
Over the past couple of years, widespread ransomware attacks — where criminals use malware to encrypt your data and hold it for ransom — have been replaced by more targeted attacks against specific companies and industries. In these more targeted campaigns, attackers don’t only threaten to encrypt data but publish confidential information online. This trend was […]
Kaspersky Threat Intelligence Portal introduces API integration for community members and ability to confidentially check suspicious objects
Free access to the Kaspersky Threat Intelligence Portal, which gathers together all of the company’s actionable insights on threats, offers new privileged features for registered users through community access. In particular, they will be able to connect their applications with the service via API and receive a limited number of full reports on either a […]
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Brazilian banking malware goes global, hunts smartphone users
10 November 2020 When monitoring a Windows campaign from Guildma banking malware, Kaspersky researchers found URLs distributing not only a malicious .ZIP file for Windows, but also a malicious file that appeared to be a downloader to install Ghimob – a new banking Trojan. Upon infiltrating Accessibility Mode, Ghimob can gain persistence and disable manual uninstallation, capture data, manipulate […]
GravityRAT strikes back: infamous spyware cunningly becomes multiplatform
Kaspersky has identified a previously unknown piece of Android spyware. This malicious module was inserted into a travel application for Indian users. A closer look revealed that it was related to GravityRAT, a spying Remote Access Trojan (RAT)known for carrying out activities in India. Further investigation confirmed that the group behind the malware invested effort into making […]
Kaspersky to address global cybersecurity issues at the UN Internet Governance Forum 2020
For the first time, Kaspersky is set to participate in the Internet Governance Forum (IGF), hosted by the United Nations. This year, the 15th annual event will be run online from November 2 to November 17, with the overarching theme of: Internet for human resilience and solidarity. Eugene Kaspersky is going to give a keynote […]
The number of suspicious websites featuring Apple has grown 7-fold this month
During the first eight months of 2020, Kaspersky experts saw a steady interest from cybercriminals in targeting Apple users: over 100 suspicious domains with the word “apple” in their names associated with the technology company were detected worldwide. However, in September 2020 the number of such resources increased rapidly and by September 9th there was […]
Turning lemons into lemonade: Kaspersky showcases ways of coping with life in quarantine from around the world
How can we stay innovative during our time in quarantine? To find out, Tomorrow Unlocked, a digital content platform from Kaspersky, and The Community Creatives, a Bali-based creative agency, launched Twelve – an online movement and competition for creatives across the globe. Participants submitted a one minute video, depicting their experience of self-isolation using technology […]
Saudi Arabia accounts for 18% of cyber-attacks disguised as dating apps
With Valentine’s Day approaching, singles and couples alike are under intensifying pressure to solidify their plans for this Friday. While choosing the right partner is a matter of paramount importance, there is another matter that should be treated with care. Kaspersky’s analysis has shown that within 2019 the region saw a circulation of 658 […]
Lazarus enhances capabilities in AppleJeus cryptocurrency attack
In 2018 Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) published findings on AppleJeus – an operation aimed at stealing cryptocurrency carried out by prolific threat actor the Lazarus group. Now, new findings show that the operation continues with more careful steps from the infamous threat actor, improved tactics and procedures and the use of Telegram […]
The dangers of a password for a lifetime: Kaspersky throws a light on some aspects of biometrics that are underrated
Traditional passwords nowadays are a weak point as data leaks happen quite often. More and more companies decide to change the approach and adopt biometrics. However, no one is immune to identity theft and there already have been several actual cases of losing biometric data. To raise awareness on the topic and show that such […]
FinSpy strikes again: new versions for iOS and Android targeted surveillance revealed
Kaspersky experts have uncovered new versions of the advanced malicious surveillance tool FinSpy. The new implants work on both iOS and Android devices, can monitor activity on almost all popular messaging services, including encrypted ones, and hide their traces better than before. The tools allow attackers to spy on all device activities and exfiltrate sensitive […]
Securing space: Kaspersky to give cosmonauts cybersecurity training
Kaspersky is proud to announce its new partnership with the Gagarin Research and Test Cosmonaut Training Center – the location in Star City where cosmonauts from all over the world prepare to go to space. As part of this collaboration, the company will hold special training for cosmonauts, as well as IT specialists at the […]
New variants of Russian mobile Banking Trojan Riltok go international
Kaspersky researchers have discovered that the money-stealing mobile malware, Riltok has launched new variants and is extending its targeting from Russia to the rest of the world, starting with Europe, disguising itself as services popular in France, Italy and the United Kingdom. Riltkok was first observed in mid-2018. Riltok is a Banking Trojan. These represent […]
ScarCruft: Korean-speaking threat actor evolves, creates malware to identify connected Bluetooth devices
Kaspersky Lab researchers monitoring the activity of ScarCruft, a skilled, Korean-speaking threat actor have discovered that the group is testing and creating new tools and techniques, and extending both the range and volume of information collected from victims. Among other things, the group has created code able to identify connected Bluetooth devices. The ScarCruft […]
Kaspersky Lab gives back to the community this Ramadan by partnering with Gulf for Good
In the spirit of Ramadan, Kaspersky Lab has partnered with Gulf for Good, one of the leading non-profit organisations in the Gulf. This Dubai-based NPO is committed to empowering people to change their lives and help children around the world through education, healthcare and housing. During this campaign, Kaspersky Lab will be making a private […]
New Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business provides security teams with greater control and automatic anomaly detection
Kaspersky Lab has unveiled the next generation of its endpoint protection with new Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business. The product features Adaptive Anomaly Control, which intelligently perceives and blocks anomalous applications and user behavior, and offers improved protection from miners and network threats. Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business now also provides users with a web-based […]
Geopolitics and South East Asian targets power threat activity in Q1 as the big players stay quiet
In the first three months of 2019, Kaspersky Lab researchers observed an active landscape of advanced threat operations that was centered mainly on South East Asia, increasingly influenced by geopolitics, and which featured cryptocurrency and commercial spyware attacks as well as a major supply-chain campaign. These and other trends are covered in Kaspersky Lab’s latest […]
Kaspersky Lab protects blockchain businesses from cyberattacks and fraud
Kaspersky Lab has launched new service packages designed for businesses working in the blockchain industry and crypto economy. Token offering (ICO/ STO) projects and cryptocurrency exchanges are now offered tailored services, such as Smart Contract Code Review, Application and Website Security Assessment, Security Awareness trainings, protection against phishing, and Incident Response. In addition to […]
SIM swap fraud: A New Wave of Attacks Targeting Financial Services and online services in Africa
During Kaspersky Lab’s annual Cyber Security Weekend that took place in Cape Town, South Africa, Kaspersky Lab experts discussed the wide spread growth of mobile payments across the globe and the many cyber risks that surround such technology. Especially the recent SIM swap fraud wave, which have become very common in Africa and the wider […]