Press Releases
18 October 2024 Burnout among information security (InfoSec) professionals is a prevalent cause of staff turnover, as highlighted by a recent Kaspersky study. The growing complexity of the cyberthreat landscape and the persistent skills shortage exacerbate this...
15 October 2024 The Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has detected that the SideWinder APT group is expanding its attack operations into the Middle East and Africa, utilizing a previously unknown espionage toolkit called ‘StealerBot'. As part of...
4 October 2024 Kaspersky has uncovered cybercriminals exploiting the hype surrounding “Joker: Folie à Deux” ahead of its worldwide cinema premiere for online phishing scams. Fans eager to watch the new movie online are at risk of being duped into giving away their...
3 October 2024 Kaspersky researchers have uncovered a global crypto-mining campaign, manipulating open-source Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) software that evades detection and maintains persistence on infected devices. Active since 2022, the...
2 October 2024 Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has recorded a 25% increase in the detection of advanced persistent threats (APTs) during the first half of 2024. By leveraging machine learning techniques in its internal service, GReAT...
26 September 2024 Kaspersky releases its Q2 2024 report on the cybersecurity landscape for industrial control systems (ICS), revealing a 20% increase in ransomware attacks compared to the previous quarter. The report underscores a growing threat to critical...
23 September 2024 In late August 2024, Kaspersky experts identified a new version of the Necro Trojan that had infiltrated several popular applications on Google Play and modified applications on unofficial platforms, including Spotify, WhatsApp and Minecraft. Necro...
12 September 2024 The average commute time to and from work in the UK is 59 minutes per day and while guidance around protecting physical belongings and reporting suspicious behaviour on public transport is clear, commuters might be leaving themselves open to...
10 September 2024 As Apple prepares to launch the iPhone 16, cybercriminals are already exploiting the hype with scams targeting eager fans. Widely regarded as the most anticipated tech event of the year, the release has fans poised to acquire the latest high-tech...
9 September 2024 A previously unknown version of the Loki backdoor that has been used in a series of targeted attacks against at least 12 Russian companies has been identified by Kaspersky experts. The incursions occurred across various industries, including...
30 August 2024 As the back-to-school season approaches, Kaspersky's cybersecurity experts have detected a significant surge in fraudulent activities. Every year, cybercriminals exploit the busy period of academic preparations and purchases, launching sophisticated...
28 August 2024 Kaspersky researchers have identified a macOS variant of the HZ Rat backdoor targeting users of WeChat and DingTalk, two popular Chinese messaging platforms. The malware, first detected on Windows systems, now threatens macOS, potentially enabling...
27 August 2024 Google, Facebook, and Amazon are the most frequently targeted brands when it comes to phishing attacks, according to Kaspersky’s recent research among 25 popular global companies. Cybercriminals also heavily pursue the credentials and data of other...
22 August 2024 Attackers are increasingly targeting Windows by exploiting vulnerable drivers, according to Kaspersky experts. In the second quarter of 2024, the number of systems attacked using this technique increased by nearly 23% compared to the first quarter....
20 August 2024 Remote work has become a new reality for many professionals. Employees, ranging from designers to accountants, often handle sensitive information, which presents a risk of compromise when operating outside an office environment. To help navigate...
19 August 2024 The BlindEagle APT (Advanced Persistent Threat) group has introduced several updates in one of their latest espionage campaigns targeting individuals and organizations from Colombia, the Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis team (GReAT) has...
15 August 2024 Kaspersky has detected an online fraud campaign aimed at stealing cryptocurrency and sensitive information by exploiting popular topics such as web3, crypto, AI, online gaming, and beyond. Targeting individuals worldwide, the campaign is believed to...
15 August 2024 Artificial Intelligence (AI) has reached the point where it is now considered an esteemed member of society according to results from a new Kaspersky survey. The study found that AI applications are increasingly taking on a variety of new roles...
2 August 2024 Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has published a report describing the recent ransomware attacks with the use of leaked code. This research sheds light on the tools and methods utilized by both organized ransomware groups and...
31 July 2024 Telecom, mass media, and construction development companies are the top cyberattack targets in the first half of 2024, reports Kaspersky. Telecoms faced the greatest number of incidents, likely due to attackers’ interest in sensitive data and...
29 July 2024 Kaspersky researchers have identified a new spyware campaign distributing Mandrake malware through Google Play under the guise of legitimate apps related to cryptocurrency, astronomy, and utility tools. Kaspersky experts have discovered five...
25 July 2024 Kaspersky experts have analysed nearly 25,000 free Wi-Fi spots in Paris as the Summer Olympic Games and Paralympic games approach. Their analysis revealed that almost 25 percent of these networks had weak or no encryption, making users vulnerable to...
18 July 2024A global Kaspersky study has revealed a fundamental shift in attitudes and a change in the unwritten rules of social and romantic interactions in the digital age:
3 July 2024 Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence experts analyzed 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...