Press Releases
22 June 2024 Kaspersky is aware of the decision of the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to place members of the company’s executive and senior leadership team on the sanctions list. The current step will not affect the...
12 June 2024 Kaspersky has identified numerous flaws in the hybrid biometric terminal produced by international manufacturer ZKTeco. By adding random user data to the database or using a fake QR code, a nefarious actor can easily bypass the verification process...
18 April 2024 Kaspersky researchers have discovered an ongoing malicious campaign initially targeting a governmental entity in the Middle East. Further investigation uncovered more than 30 malware dropper samples actively employed in this campaign, allegedly...
15 April 2024 LockBit persists: the 2022 leaked builder remains a threat. Following a recent incident, the Kaspersky Global Emergency Response team is shedding light on an attack where adversaries crafted their own variant of encryption malware equipped with...
20 March 2024 Published today, the Kaspersky State of Stalkerware 2023 report reveals a staggering 42% of Britons believe it is acceptable to digitally monitor their partner without consent. The report also finds that the United Kingdom is now the third most...
22 February 2024 A new phishing campaign targeting small and medium-sized businesses has been exposed by Kaspersky. The attack leverages the email service provider SendGrid to infiltrate client mailing lists and employs stolen credentials to send out phishing...
20 February 2024 An in-depth research by Kaspersky experts shows a surge in the number of targeted ransomware groups globally by 30% from 2022 to 2023. In parallel to this increase, the number of victims of targeted ransomware attacks spiked by 70% within the same...
15 February 2024 With human error causing nearly two-thirds of all cyber incidents in the past two years, more than 50 percent of acting cybersecurity professionals admit they made mistakes early in their career due to a lack of theoretical or practical knowledge, a...
12 February 2024 A new survey, commissioned by Kaspersky of 21,000 people worldwide, reveals shocking data about the extent of digital abuse. • A third (34%) of respondents believe that Googling/checking social media accounts of a person you had started dating as a...
7 February 2024 Amid acute shortages of cybersecurity professionals, acting information security (InfoSec) experts are questioning the relevance of the formal education they received, Kaspersky’s new global research shows. The survey revealed that one in two...
5 February 2024 A new sophisticated banking Trojan that steals sensitive financial information and introduces advanced tactics to avoid detection has been discovered by Kaspersky's Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT). Dubbed 'Coyote,' this malware relies on...
5 February 2024 Across Europe, the high cost of living and inflation presents a gloomy economic outlook for 2024. As a result, wary consumers are tightening household spending on everything from food to online shopping and smartphones. But in a bid to make digital...
1 February 2024 Kaspersky has contributed to the fight against transnational cybercrime by taking part in operation Synergia, involving INTERPOL and its Gateway project partners — an initiative promoting collective efforts of national law enforcement and private...
31 January 2024 Kaspersky has released its Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team (ICS CERT) trends for 2024, outlining the key cybersecurity challenges facing industrial enterprises in the year ahead. The predictions highlight the persistence of...
28 January 2024The need for escapism is real – but are we avoiding reality by avoiding technology, or using technology to escape? New research from Kaspersky shows we’re doing both, with Gen Z finding the urge the greatest.
25 January 2024 AI-enabled wearables could spark debates about privacy, and the anticipated proliferation of AR and VR is likely to set new standards regarding privacy in 2024. At the same time, the significance of data breaches containing passwords is expected to...
24 January 2024 Kaspersky’s Digital Footprint Intelligence service have found nearly 3000 dark web posts mainly discussing use of ChatGPT and other LLMs for illegal activities. Threat actors are exploring schemes, from creating nefarious alternatives of the chatbot...
22 January 2024 Kaspersky researchers have unearthed an unconventional strain of macOS malware. This previously unknown family of malicious software, distributed discreetly through pirated applications, targets macOS users’ cryptocurrency, which is stored in...
18 January 2024 Kaspersky experts have uncovered a series of phishing scam campaigns targeting major UK&I travel firms RyanAir, TUI, Booking.com, and AirBnB. Active since the start of the year, the spoofed websites are tricking UK consumers into thinking they are...
17 January 2024 With most children able to access or own a smartphone or tablet, the age at which they begin their acquaintance with the digital world and technology keeps decreasing. Therefore, it’s crucial for parents to stay informed about the latest...
16 January 2024Kaspersky researchers have revealed a new lightweight method to detect sophisticated iOS spyware such as Pegasus, new Pegasus-like threats Reign and Predator and created a self-check tool for users.
9 January 2024 Cyber incidents caused by ‘human factor’ are usually attributed to occasional employee errors, but one more important element is often overlooked: deliberate malicious behavior by staff. Corroborating this fact, a new Kaspersky study found that in...
3 January 2024Almost half of people now make digital resolutions for 2024. These include stronger passwords and gadget detoxes as part of daily routines.
28 December 2023 The Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence team has presented the results of its darknet leak monitoring initiative that took place in 2022. Experts tracked Darkweb posts offering access to companies, the sale of databases or compromised accounts,...