INTERPOL now supporting the Coalition Against Stalkerware to fight tech-enabled abuse.
32% of users in UAE under threat from malware hiding in their devices
The danger within: 32% of users in United Arab Emirates under threat from malware hiding within their devices.
Advanced threat actors engaged in cyberespionage up their game in new campaign
Kaspersky researchers uncovered an advanced cyberespionage campaign targeting entities in the government and military sector in Vietnam. The final payload is a remote administration tool that provides full control over the infected device. Further analysis suggested that this campaign was conducted by a group related to Cycldek, a Chinese-speaking threat group active since at least 2013.
Targeted email attacks on the rise
According to Kaspersky researchers, another targeted threat to watch out for is corporate doxing, the process of gathering confidential information about an organisation and its employees without their agreement, to harm them or profit from it. Proliferation of publically available information, data leaks and advancement of technology are leading to a state in which tricking employees into giving out confidential information or even transferring funds is becoming easier than ever before.
Attacks against remote access protocols continue to rise
Attacks against remote access protocols continue to rise over the past year, reaching 15.8 million in the UAE.
Security tips for startups from Kaspersky
Despite these unprecedented times there has been a significant uprising in entrepreneurial activity the world over. When managing priorities, emerging businesspeople often neglect matters related to information security.
AV names Kaspersky Internet Security as Product of the Year
Kaspersky’s flagship home user security solution – Kaspersky Internet Security – was honoured with the Product of the Year 2020 award for an impressive sixth time, in an annual report released by independent test lab AV-Comparatives. Kaspersky was acknowledged ahead of 16 peers by achieving Advanced+ awards in seven rigorous tests, to rank the company highest overall across the participating Windows security products.
Experts share privacy predictions for 2021
Behavioural analytics, data hoarding and government crackdowns on encryption: experts share privacy predictions for 2021.
Kaspersky launches TI reporting for the automotive industry
Protecting vehicles: Kaspersky launches tailored threat intelligence reporting for the automotive industry.
Kaspersky tips on remote working for smaller businesses
Kaspersky shares tips on how to facilitate remote working conditions for employees in small and medium businesses.