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DeepSeek breach highlights centralised AI vulnerabilities
Breach Prevention

DeepSeek breach highlights centralised AI vulnerabilities

DeepSeek faces a major data breach, leading experts to advocate for decentralised AI systems to enhance security and mitigate user data risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Kaspersky warns of surge in Chinese New Year scams
Phishing

Kaspersky warns of surge in Chinese New Year scams

As Chinese New Year 2025 approaches, Kaspersky warns of a rise in fraudulent websites exploiting the festive spirit, enticing consumers with fake deals.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Kaspersky enhances security access for smaller developers
Unified Communications

Kaspersky enhances security access for smaller developers

Kaspersky has launched a revamped initiative in its Kaspersky United programme, aimed at enhancing cybersecurity for smaller companies and software startups.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
Kaspersky enhances SIEM solution with AI & new features
Endpoint Protection

Kaspersky enhances SIEM solution with AI & new features

Kaspersky has unveiled major upgrades to its Security Information and Event Management solution, aiming to boost productivity amid escalating cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
Businesses face rising network security challenges in 2024
Firewalls

Businesses face rising network security challenges in 2024

Kaspersky's report reveals that 88% of businesses faced cyber attacks last year, highlighting the urgent need for improved network security measures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Kaspersky launches courses to strengthen cyber skills
Phishing

Kaspersky launches courses to strengthen cyber skills

Kaspersky has unveiled three new courses aimed at bolstering cybersecurity skills through its Automated Security Awareness Platform, addressing rising cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
Fitness apps face scrutiny over data security risks
Cybersecurity

Fitness apps face scrutiny over data security risks

As digital fitness services surge in popularity, Kaspersky warns users of potential data security risks, urging precautions to protect personal information.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025
AI technology: A game changer for cybercriminals globally
Phishing

AI technology: A game changer for cybercriminals globally

A Kaspersky study reveals that 46% of security professionals believe AI technologies now underpin most cyberattacks, transforming the threat landscape for businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025
Kaspersky warns of increasing threats from tampered NFC tags
Malware

Kaspersky warns of increasing threats from tampered NFC tags

Kaspersky warns of rising risks from hacked NFC tags, urging users to stay vigilant against potential phishing and malware threats as NFC adoption grows.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jan 2025
Kaspersky achieves 100% scorecard in SE Labs tests for 2024
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Kaspersky achieves 100% scorecard in SE Labs tests for 2024

Kaspersky has achieved a groundbreaking 100% Total Accuracy Rating in SE Labs' 2024 cybersecurity tests, maintaining consistent excellence across all product ranges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jan 2025
71% of firms recover from outages in 1 to 5 hours – Kaspersky
Disaster Recovery

71% of firms recover from outages in 1 to 5 hours – Kaspersky

Kaspersky's research reveals that 71% of companies recover from network outages within 1 to 5 hours, while 12% may take a full workday or longer.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Dec 2024
New malware CookiePlus targets nuclear sector workers
Malware

New malware CookiePlus targets nuclear sector workers

Kaspersky has unveiled CookiePlus, a malware from North Korean hackers Lazarus, targeting nuclear and defence sectors amid threats of data theft.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Dec 2024
Kaspersky reports 135% rise in crypto-drainer discussions
Malware

Kaspersky reports 135% rise in crypto-drainer discussions

Kaspersky's research reveals a staggering 135% rise in dark web discussions about crypto-drainers between 2022 and 2024, signalling growing cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Dec 2024
Kaspersky alerts businesses to complex Facebook scam
Cybersecurity

Kaspersky alerts businesses to complex Facebook scam

Kaspersky warns of a sophisticated phishing scam targeting businesses using Facebook, with emails impersonating Meta for Business to steal account access.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Dec 2024
Kaspersky warns of supply chain & IT risks in 2025
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Kaspersky warns of supply chain & IT risks in 2025

Kaspersky warns that supply chain attacks and IT outages could escalate in 2025, highlighting vulnerabilities in key technologies and infrastructure.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2024
Kaspersky reports rise in malware threats & attacks in 2024
Malware

Kaspersky reports rise in malware threats & attacks in 2024

Kaspersky's latest report reveals a 14% rise in daily malware detection, with 467,000 malicious files identified each day in 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024

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Kaspersky blocks over 23M bruteforce attacks in SE Asia
Firewalls

Kaspersky blocks over 23M bruteforce attacks in SE Asia

Kaspersky has blocked over 23 million bruteforce attacks targeting businesses in Southeast Asia in the first half of 2024, highlighting ongoing threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2024