Seemingly obvious security best practices will ensure stress-free travel over the summer. Most importantly, by considering the below advice, holidaymakers will remain protected against the broad threat of travel-targeted cybercrime. When booking your trip As a general rule of thumb, if an offer seems too good to be true, itRead More…

Kaspersky has been recognized as a Leader in the 2024 SPARK Matrix: Digital Threat Intelligence Management by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions for the second year in a row, reaffirming its technological excellence and customer impact. According to the ‘XDR and SOC Modernization’ report, 24% of companies stated they are not ableRead More…

In a significant security breach RockYou2024, nearly 10 billion unique passwords have been leaked on a widely recognized cyber forum. This record-setting release of passwords was sourced from decades of data breaches and has the potential to be exploited in future attacks. The database, named “rockyou2024.txt,” reportedly contains nearly 10Read More…

Kaspersky has announced the release of its upgraded iOS and Android mobile apps, with updates focusing on security, privacy and improved usability. Among new features available in the iOS app are the Security Scan button, Private Browsing option and a Siri-shortcut feature, that effortlessly turns on the VPN. According toRead More…

Amid rising concerns about Telegram’s security, the Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence team analyzed shadow Telegram channels. Their findings reveal a troubling trend: cybercriminals are increasingly using Telegram as a platform for the underground market activities. Cybercriminals actively operate channels and groups on Telegram dedicated to discussing fraud schemes, distributing leaked databases, andRead More…

Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence experts analysed botnet sales on the dark web and shadow Telegram channels and discovered that attackers can acquire ready-made solutions starting at $99. Besides one-time purchases, botnets can be hired or acquired as leaked source code for a symbolic price. In some cases, custom botnet developmentRead More…

Public Wi-Fi is quite popular at cafes, airports, or abroad during vacations or business trips. Despite the convenience and perceived necessity of staying connected, these common situations require vigilance to ensure the safety and protection of personal data. To navigate potential risks safely, Kaspersky experts have crafted a set ofRead More…

59% of geo-distributed businesses globally and 68% in the UAE, experienced network problems related to their multi-site structure at least once a month, shows Kaspersky survey of Network and Information Security decision makers from 20 countries worldwide. Among the most common challenges named were network outages, lost connections and poorRead More…

Scammers are attempting to steal Toncoins (TON) from Telegram users worldwide using a highly scalable scheme involving cryptocurrency boosters and friend referrals, Kaspersky researchers found. This scheme has been operating since at least November 2023. Its emergence amidst the rising popularity of TON and Telegram makes it particularly perilous. VictimsRead More…

Cybercriminals aren’t ignoring Linux-based devices, which becomes evident when looking at some of the recent examples of malware targeting this operating system: a Linux implant for the DinodasRAT malware — also known as XDealer; or a backdoor in the Trojanized version of Free Download Manager. To help Linux users stay protected from developingRead More…