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Kaspersky Receives a U.S. Patent for Sandbox Woburn, MA – August 14, 2019 — /BackupReview.info/ — Today, Kaspersky is pleased to announce it has received a patent (US10339301) from the United States Patent and Trademark Office for a technology designed to simplify the detection of malicious functionality in a virtual machine. The patent entitled “System […]
In the second quarter of 2019, the total number of DDoS attacks grew by 18%, compared to the same period in 2018 Woburn, MA – August 5, 2019 — /BackupReview.info/ — According to Kaspersky research, in the second quarter of 2019 the total number of DDoS attacks grew by 18% compared to the same period […]
Cybercriminals increasing use of malware designed to harvest consumers’ data Woburn, MA – July 23, 2019 — /BackupReview.info/ — Kaspersky has uncovered a significant rise in the use of malware designed to harvest consumers’ digital data, known as password stealers. According to Kaspersky’s data, the number of consumers targeted by the stealers increased from less […]
Sophisticated malware enables almost unlimited monitoring of device location, messages, contacts and media Woburn, MA – July 10, 2019 — /BackupReview.info/ — Kaspersky experts have uncovered new versions of the advanced malicious surveillance tool FinSpy, which allow attackers to spy on device activities and exfiltrate sensitive data such as GPS location, messages, pictures and calls. […]
Woburn, MA – July 3, 2019 — /BackupReview.info/ — Today, Kaspersky researchers have uncovered a new encryption ransomware named Sodin which exploits a recently discovered zero-day Windows vulnerability to gain elevated privileges in an infected system and take advantage of the architecture of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) to avoid detection. This highly specialized functionality […]
Malware spreading through Europe, hijacking text messages to steal bank account and payment card information Woburn, MA – June 25, 2019 — /BackupReview.info/ — Kaspersky researchers have discovered that the money-stealing mobile malware Riltok, first observed in mid-2018, has launched new variants. The malware is extending its targeting outside of Russia, now attacking Europe by […]
Malware designed to steal users’ information in order to subscribe to paid mobile services Woburn, MA – June 20, 2019 — /BackupReview.info/ — Kaspersky experts have discovered the money-stealing MobOk malware hiding within seemingly legitimate photo editing apps available on the Google Play store. The apps, titled ‘Pink Camera’ and ‘Pink Camera 2’, had been […]
Over 900,000 Users Hit in a Year by Fake Video Games Spreading Malware, Kaspersky Research Finds
13 Jun
Woburn, MA – June 13, 2019 — /BackupReview.info/ — Kaspersky research has found that cybercriminals are taking advantage of growing demand for video games by distributing malware through fake copies of the most popular ones. More than 930,000 users were hit by such attacks in the 12 months from early June 2018 to early June […]
Kaspersky finds scammers abusing Google Calendar feature to lure consumers into sharing personal information Woburn, MA – June 10, 2019 — /BackupReview.info/ — Kaspersky experts have detected multiple cases of a sophisticated scam targeting consumers through fraudulent, unsolicited Google Calendar notifications that lure them into giving away personal information. The attacks, which were observed targeting victims throughout May, […]
Kaspersky Lab finds cybercriminals offering free flights and hotels to trap tourists into sharing financial information Woburn, MA – May 29, 2019 — /BackupReview.info/ — Kaspersky Lab researchers tracking the activity of malicious spammers and phishers have uncovered multiple operations seeking to exploit people’s desire to secure a bargain during the summer travel season. The researchers […]
Asacub mobile banking Trojan remains a powerful financial threat Woburn, MA – May 23, 2019 — /BackupReview.info/ — Kaspersky Lab researchers have uncovered a significant rise in malware designed to steal credentials and money from users’ bank accounts. In Q1 2019, company researchers detected 29,841 different malicious mobile banking Trojans circulating online, up from 18,501 […]
Researchers warn that a DDoS storm is coming, after 84% increase in just three months Woburn, MA –May 21, 2019 — /BackupReview.info/ — According to a new report from Kaspersky Lab, the number of DDoS attacks during the first three months of 2019 increased by 84%, compared with the previous quarter. In particular, there has […]
Kaspersky Lab Study Finds a Third of Employees Still Have Access to Files from Former Workplace
14 May
According to a the latest report by Kaspersky Lab, a third (33%) of workers still have access to files and documents from a previous employer, putting the integrity of data and company livelihood at risk Woburn, MA – May 14, 2019 — /BackupReview.info/ — According to a the latest report by Kaspersky Lab, a third […]
SMB and enterprise IT leaders worry about data security practices at third-party cloud providers, but social engineering tactics are a bigger threat Woburn, MA – May 7, 2019 — /BackupReview.info/ — Many companies expect cloud providers to be responsible for the safety of data stored on their platforms, but according to a new Kaspersky Lab […]
Kaspersky Lab Survey Finds Cybersecurity a Top Source of Stress for Consumers in North America
29 Apr
New report finds data breaches and password management to be key concerns among consumers experiencing cyber-stress Woburn, MA – April 29, 2019 — /BackupReview.info/ — Today, Kaspersky Lab released a new survey report, which revealed that 75% of people in the U.S. and Canada are stressed by the number of passwords they have to manage. The research also […]
Kaspersky Lab Uncovers Critical Vulnerability in Windows OS Exploited by an Unknown Criminal Group
16 Apr
Microsoft Windows vulnerability allowed attackers to deploy a backdoor on a targeted device Woburn, MA – April 15, 2019 — — Kaspersky Lab has released a report on its detection of a previously unknown vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, which was discovered being exploited by an unidentified criminal group attempting to gain full control over a […]
illegally streamed episodes of Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead and Arrow used by cybercriminals to deploy malicious files Woburn, MA – April 1, 2019 — /BackupReview.info/ — New research from Kaspersky Lab has found that cybercriminals are actively using episodes of popular television shows to distribute malware to fans. “Game of Thrones,” “The Walking […]
Ingenious imitation, fake GDPR notices and phishing on behalf of internet giants found in email threats aimed at businesses Woburn, MA – March 25, 2019 — /BackupReview.info/ — According to Kaspersky Lab’s report on spam and phishing in 2018, the company’s products blocked 120 million attempted attacks on businesses through malicious emails last year. The […]
Kaspersky Lab Finds Over Half of Internet Users Believe Complete Digital Privacy is Impossible
27 Mar
New report reveals that many consumers would be willing to compromise their privacy and share personal data in exchange for payment Woburn, MA – March 27, 2019 — /BackupReview.info/ — Kaspersky Lab has released a new survey report which reveals that over half of internet users (56%) feel that complete privacy in the modern digital […]
Phishing threats nearly doubled in the last year, according to the company’s report on spam and phishing in 2018 Woburn, MA – March 12, 2019 — /BackupReview.info/ — Kaspersky Lab has released a new report revealing that the company’s anti-phishing technologies prevented more than 482 million attempts to visit fraudulent web pages during 2018. This is a two-fold increase […]
Number of Mobile Malware Attacks Doubles in 2018, as Cybercriminals Sharpen their Distribution Strategies
05 Mar
New Kaspersky Lab report examines the latest trends in mobile malware Woburn, MA – March 5, 2019 — /BackupReview.info/ — According to a new report, Kaspersky Lab researchers have seen the number of attacks using malicious mobile software nearly double in just one year, with 116.5 million attacks observed in 2018, compared to 66.4 million […]
New Kaspersky Lab research analyzes the state of cybersecurity in the healthcare industry in North America Woburn, MA – December 18, 2018 — /BackupReview.info/ — According to a new survey report from Kaspersky Lab, employees of healthcare organizations in the U.S. and Canada, who admit their awareness of a ransomware cybersecurity attack, also claim that […]
New report shows Kaspersky Lab technologies detected 346,000 new malicious files every day in the first ten months of the year Woburn, MA – December 4, 2018 — /BackupReview.info/ — Kaspersky Lab issued a new report today, revealing that of all the new malicious files detected by the company’s technologies in 2018, the number of files that were […]
This year’s trend of fast growth in phishing attacks quarter over quarter continues Woburn, MA – November 6, 2018 — /BackupReview.info/ — Today, Kaspersky Lab is announcing the availability of its Spam and Phishing in Q3 2018 report, which found that the company’s anti-phishing system prevented more than 137,382,124 attempts to visit fraudulent web pages. This amount continues […]
Survey Finds That 84% of CISOs in North America Believe Cybersecurity Breaches are Inevitable
31 Oct
Survey Finds That 84% of CISOs in North America Believe Cybersecurity Breaches are Inevitable Woburn, MA – October 25, 2018 — /BackupReview.info/ — New research from Kaspersky Lab has found that 84 percent of CISOs in North America now believe cybersecurity breaches are inevitable, with financially motivated groups being their primary concern. The findings also show a lack of […]
Kaspersky Lab Uncovers New Muddy Water Operation, Targeting Governments in Asia, Europe and Africa
11 Oct
Muddy Water APT leveraging spear-phishing to extend beyond its traditional Middle East targets Woburn, MA – October 10, 2018 — /BackupReview.info/ — Kaspersky Lab researchers monitoring the activity of Muddy Water, an advanced threat actor first seen targeting Iraq and Saudi Arabia in 2017, have uncovered a massive operation focused on government entities and more […]
Many people depend on their devices for travel, but few take precautions to protect their connections while on the go Woburn, MA – September 17, 2018 — /BackupReview.info/ — According to new Kaspersky Lab research, connected devices are becoming a travel essential, with 39 percent of people responding in a survey that they could not imagine traveling […]
New research from the Kaspersky Lab 2018 B2B Survey shows that North America is the top region where a data breach is most likely to be blamed on the C-suite Woburn, MA – September 13, 2018 — /BackupReview.info/ — New research from the Kaspersky Lab 2018 B2B Survey shows that North America is the top region where […]
Survey finds some consumers consider being connected as important as food, water or shelter Woburn, MA – August 23, 2018 — /BackupReview.info/ — Today, Kaspersky Lab released the findings of a new survey, in which nearly a quarter of consumers (23%) responded that they would prefer to be caught naked in public than be without […]
Kaspersky Lab DDoS Intelligence Report: Old Vulnerabilities Return, eSports and Cryptocurrencies as Leading Targets
24 Jul
In the second quarter of 2018, DDoS botnets attacked online resources in 74 countries Woburn, MA – July 24, 2018 — /BackupReview.info/ — Today, Kaspersky Lab is announcing the availability of its latest Q2 2018 DDoS Intelligence Report, based on data from Kaspersky DDoS Intelligence*, which includes observations from the company’s experts on botnet-assisted DDoS […]
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