Financial institutions and organizations should fortify their defenses in 2024, as threats will surge driven by AI and heightened automation according to Kaspersky experts. In its crimeware report and financial predictions for 2024, the cybersecurity company anticipates an increase in cyberattacks, exploitation of direct payment systems, the resurgence of Brazilian banking trojans, and a rise… Continue reading Financial cybersecurity landscape in 2024: banking Trojans, rise of affiliate groups, attacks on direct payment systems
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Retail industry sees most cyber incidents in APAC due to lack of cybersecurity budget
According to a recent study by Kaspersky, globally, critical infrastructure, oil & gas and energy organizations suffered the biggest number of cyber incidents due to improper budget allocation (25%). In Asia Pacific, however, the retail industry experienced the greatest number of successful cyberattacks in the past 24 months. The latest survey also revealed 19% of… Continue reading Retail industry sees most cyber incidents in APAC due to lack of cybersecurity budget
Sales fever vs consumers – who wins?
The new global survey “The Super Sale Game: who’s the winner? A study on how we shop and pay”, commissioned by Arlington Research for Kaspersky, explores consumers’ views and shopping behavior when it comes to big sales events such as Black Friday or Cyber Monday. A new Kaspersky survey reveals that 93 percent of purchases… Continue reading Sales fever vs consumers – who wins?
Newest mobile banking app OwnBank offers Filipinos the highest savings interest rate yet, up to 8% per annum
Banking with peace of mind— OwnBank is BSP-regulated and PDIC-insured, the one app for all your financial needs Manila, Philippines, December 5, 2023 – In time for Filipinos’ Christmas bonus and 13th month pay, newest mobile banking player, OwnBank, sets foot in the market to offer local users its next-generation, all-in-one financial services, with the… Continue reading Newest mobile banking app OwnBank offers Filipinos the highest savings interest rate yet, up to 8% per annum
More than one in two companies in APAC plan to outsource cybersecurity
Company bosses are boosting their cybersecurity following an alarming increase in cyberattacks, a new study commissioned by Kaspersky has found. The data shows that more than three-quarters (77%) of companies in Asia Pacific (APAC) suffered at least one cyber incident in the last two years. One of the main reasons cited was the shortage of… Continue reading More than one in two companies in APAC plan to outsource cybersecurity
Ahead of the Curve: Kaspersky’s projections for 2024’s Advanced Threats Landscape
Kaspersky Global Research and Analyses Team (GReAT) experts offer insights and projections for 2024 in the Kaspersky Security Bulletin, with a focus on the evolution of Advanced Persistent Threats (APT). Kaspersky researchers predict APT actors will introduce new exploits on mobile, wearables, and smart devices and use them to form botnets, refine supply chain attack… Continue reading Ahead of the Curve: Kaspersky’s projections for 2024’s Advanced Threats Landscape
Information security violations by staff do as much harm as hacking in APAC, Kaspersky global study shows
Employee violations of an organization’s information security policies are as dangerous as external hacker attacks according to a recent study from Kaspersky. In the last two years, 33% of cyber incidents in businesses in Asia Pacific (APAC) occurred due to employees intentionally violating security protocol. This figure is almost equal to the damage caused by… Continue reading Information security violations by staff do as much harm as hacking in APAC, Kaspersky global study shows
BedBugKnocker: The Revolutionary Innovation to Eradicate Nuisances
Bedbug infestations, unwelcome encounters with unwanted snakes, nuisances caused by pigeons and other birds can quickly turn your peaceful space into a battleground against unwanted invaders. However, a glimmer of hope is emerging with BedBugKnocker, a revolutionary product that promises to not only end bedbug infestations, but also repel snakes, pigeons, and a host of… Continue reading BedBugKnocker: The Revolutionary Innovation to Eradicate Nuisances
AV-Comparatives awards Strategic Leader rating to Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert
Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert has achieved the highest rating of “Strategic Leader” in the Endpoint Prevention and Response (EPR) Test by AV-Comparatives for the second year in a row. This award is an endorsement that the product represents the best level of effectiveness at preventing and responding breaches combined with reasonable product cost… Continue reading AV-Comparatives awards Strategic Leader rating to Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert
WorldFirst to expand e-commerce digital finance solutions for SMEs in Southeast Asia in 2023-2024
November 22, 2023, Philippines — WorldFirst, a one-stop digital payment and financial services platform for cross-border trade SMEs, recently announced its plan to launch e-commerce digital finance solutions in new Southeast Asian markets in 2023 and 2024, aiming to support online sellers achieve growth with secure, fast and reliable cross-border payment and financial services as… Continue reading WorldFirst to expand e-commerce digital finance solutions for SMEs in Southeast Asia in 2023-2024
Beyond the discounts: Kaspersky reveals top fraudulent schemes scammers run during Black Friday
As Black Friday approaches, Kaspersky has released a new report revealing the latest shopping-related cyber threats. The findings expose more than 13 million e-shop-related phishing attacks in 2023, with scammers mimicking popular marketplaces, luxury brands, and gadget stores. According to the company’s experts, scams and phishing are favored tactics for fraudsters seeking profit. In the… Continue reading Beyond the discounts: Kaspersky reveals top fraudulent schemes scammers run during Black Friday
Kaspersky reports more than 340 000 attacks with new malicious WhatsApp mod
Kaspersky researchers recently uncovered a new malicious WhatsApp spy mod, which is now proliferating within another popular messenger, Telegram. While the modification serves its intended purpose by extending user experience, it also clandestinely harvests personal information from its victims. With an extensive reach surpassing 340,000 in just one month, this malware predominantly targets users who… Continue reading Kaspersky reports more than 340 000 attacks with new malicious WhatsApp mod