Press Releases
20 November 2023 Although most remain “unsure how it actually works”, 40% of C-level executives are planning to use AI and the advantages that can be gained through Generative AI (Gen AI) such as ChatGPT to cover critical skills shortages, according to new research...
27 March 2023 - 75% of single people surveyed would use ChatGPT to improve their chat up lines - Over half (52%) of women would use ChatGPT to increase the amount of people they are talking to at one time on dating apps - Dating expert laments “deceiving” use of...
23 March 2023 To hunt for corporate credentials cybercriminals now hide phishing links in a file on a hijacked SharePoint server and distribute them using a native notification mechanism. Such emails are better at bypassing spam filters and seem more convincing,...
21 March 2023 In October 2022, Kaspersky researchers discovered an ongoing advanced persistent threat (APT) campaign targeting organizations located in the area affected by the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Dubbed CommonMagic, this espionage...
14 March 2023 In their latest Spam and Phishing report, Kaspersky experts discovered that throughout 2022 the company’s anti-phishing system successfully blocked 507,851,735 attempts to access fraudulent content in 2022, which is twice the number of attacks...
7 March 2023Kaspersky update on Netflix series "You" – Cybersecurity expert warns against romanticisation of digital stalking
28 February 2023A new Kaspersky survey exploring the use of smart home devices and attitudes toward their security revealed that a large number of Brits are mostly worried about home security and related smart monitoring equipment.
27 February 2023 In 2022, Kaspersky experts discovered nearly 200,000 new mobile banking Trojans, marking a two-fold increase from the previous year's figures. This alarming surge in the number of mobile banking Trojans is also the highest ever reported in the last...
23 February 2023 Kaspersky’s annual IT Security Economics report revealed the complexity of cybersecurity solutions forced companies to outsource some functions to external InfoSec providers, as the latter have more relevant expertise and can manage the technologies...
13 February 2023 Every fifth business executive prefers not to flag lack of understanding when discussing cybersecurity issues. A recent Kaspersky study also reveals one in ten C-level managers have never heard of threats such as Botnet, APT and Zero-Day exploit....
9 February 2023 Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day, and for many, it inspires to look for a special someone. However, as online dating popularity continues to grow, so do the threats from cybercriminals looking to exploit vulnerable individuals. Kaspersky is...
6 February 2023 “Hogwarts Legacy”, the highly anticipated Harry Potter game is released on 10 February. The game - set in the legendary wizarding world - has millions of fans worldwide, and even became Steam and PlayStation 5’s best-seller weeks before launching...
2 February 2023 A Kaspersky study has revealed that every third C-level executive (34%) struggles to speak about adopting new security solutions with their IT or IT security colleagues. The latter, however, feel increasing the budget for cyber security is the...
31 January 2023Kaspersky uncovered three new variants of Prilex malware, which can block contactless near-field communication (NFC) transactions on infected devices, forcing customers to use their physical credit cards, enabling cybercriminals to steal money.
19 January 2023 On January 19, Kaspersky researchers reported on a new domain name system (DNS) changer functionality used in the Roaming Mantis campaign. Now cybercriminals can use compromised Wi-Fi routers in cafes, airports hotels and other public places to...
16 January 2023 • 30% of Brits reported to be extremely and very concerned about the security of cryptocurrencies • 28% fear losing money due to its volatility and no longer use digital currencies • 1-in-10 have already lost money and have stopped investing as a...