Research from Kaspersky Lab has revealed that businesses are falling behind in the race to protect themselves from Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, due a reliance on others to do the job for them and a general lack of knowledge about how to protect themselves against becoming a victim. A third (34%) of organisations… Continue reading Businesses Stuck in a DDoS-Daze as Ineffective Strategies Leave Them Vulnerable to Attack
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Roaming Mantis extends DNS hijacking attacks from Asia to rest of world, adds crypto-mining
On 16 April, Kaspersky Lab researchers reported on a new Android malware distributed through a domain name system (DNS) hijacking technique and targeting mainly smartphones in Asia. Four weeks on, the threat continues to evolve rapidly and has now extended its target geography to include Europe and the Middle East, adding a phishing option for… Continue reading Roaming Mantis extends DNS hijacking attacks from Asia to rest of world, adds crypto-mining
Kaspersky Lab moving core infrastructure from Russia to Switzerland; opening first Transparency Center
As part of its Global Transparency Initiative, Kaspersky Lab is adapting its infrastructure to move a number of core processes from Russia to Switzerland. This includes customer data storage and processing for most regions, as well as software assembly, including threat detection updates. To ensure full transparency and integrity, Kaspersky Lab is arranging for this… Continue reading Kaspersky Lab moving core infrastructure from Russia to Switzerland; opening first Transparency Center
Parental Police: Being ‘bad cop’ isn’t Shielding Kids from Online Threats
The risks associated with growing up in an online world are not only giving parents a headache, but the time their children are spending online is a real cause for concern. As a result, a third of parents curb the amount of time their children spend on the Internet, to protect them from online dangers.… Continue reading Parental Police: Being ‘bad cop’ isn’t Shielding Kids from Online Threats
Kaspersky Lab detects Roaming Mantis attacking smartphones in Asia via DNS hijacking
Kaspersky Lab researchers have discovered a new Android malware distributed through a domain name system (DNS) hijacking technique and targeting smartphones, mostly in Asia. The campaign, dubbed Roaming Mantis remains highly active and is designed to steal user information including credentials and to provide attackers with full control over the compromised Android device. Between February… Continue reading Kaspersky Lab detects Roaming Mantis attacking smartphones in Asia via DNS hijacking
Kaspersky Lab Invites Users to Reflect on How our Digital Footprint May Shape the Future
Kaspersky Lab’s interactive multimedia project Earth 2050 has been accumulating predictions about environmental, social and technological developments for the upcoming 30 years since its launch in 2017. As Earth Day approaches, the company is inviting users from around the world to think about the future and contribute their thoughts to questions such as: If cars… Continue reading Kaspersky Lab Invites Users to Reflect on How our Digital Footprint May Shape the Future
Kaspersky Lab detects Roaming Mantis attacking smartphones in Asia via DNS hijacking
Kaspersky Lab researchers have discovered a new Android malware distributed through a domain name system (DNS) hijacking technique and targeting smartphones, mostly in Asia. The campaign, dubbed Roaming Mantis remains highly active and is designed to steal user information including credentials and to provide attackers with full control over the compromised Android device. Between February… Continue reading Kaspersky Lab detects Roaming Mantis attacking smartphones in Asia via DNS hijacking
Asia and Middle East a hotbed of new threat actors in Q1, 2018
During the first three months of the year, Kaspersky Lab researchers discovered a wave of new APT activity based mainly in Asia – more than 30% of Q1 reports were dedicated to threat operations in this region. A peak of activity was also observed in the Middle East with a number of new techniques used… Continue reading Asia and Middle East a hotbed of new threat actors in Q1, 2018
Hidden miners on Google Play
Kaspersky Lab’s researchers have discovered that more and more cyber criminals are turning their attention to malicious software that mines cryptocurrencies at the expense of users’ mobile devices. These criminals are getting greedier and now use not only malware, but also risk tools, hiding mining capacities in popular football and VPN applications to profit from… Continue reading Hidden miners on Google Play
Kaspersky Lab Joins Forces with Merchant Risk Council to Help Combat eCommerce Fraud
As part of its mission to tackle online fraud, Kaspersky Lab has become the latest company to join forces with the Merchant Risk Council as Premier Solution Provider. The move further demonstrates Kaspersky Lab’s commitment to helping online retailers and eCommerce businesses protect themselves and their customers from fraudsters. The Merchant Risk Council brings together… Continue reading Kaspersky Lab Joins Forces with Merchant Risk Council to Help Combat eCommerce Fraud
eCompareMo.com underscores technology’s role for better financial services in Finovation 2018
PH’s largest online financial supermarket spearheads application of fintech innovations to enhance consumer financial experience MANILA, PHILIPPINES — As the Philippines’ leading financial supermarket for banking and insurance services, eCompareMo.com aims to revolutionize financial processes in the country through the application of exciting developments in the fintech industry. This was shared by J.P. Ellis, Group… Continue reading eCompareMo.com underscores technology’s role for better financial services in Finovation 2018
No Room for Cyber-Complacency: a Quarter of DDoS Attacks Claim Unintended Victims
Over a quarter of businesses that have been hit by a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack don’t think they were the intended target, highlighting that businesses can’t afford to be complacent when it comes to today’s threat landscape. According to research* from Kaspersky Lab, 27% of respondents said being an innocent bystander was the… Continue reading No Room for Cyber-Complacency: a Quarter of DDoS Attacks Claim Unintended Victims