Kaspersky Lab’s researchers have discovered evidence of an emerging and alarming trend: more and more advanced cyber threat actors are turning their attention to attacks against the healthcare sector. The infamous PlugX malware has been detected in pharmaceutical organizations in Vietnam, aimed at stealing precious drug formulas and business information. PlugX malware is a well-known… Continue reading Chinese-speaking APT Actor Caught Spying on Pharmaceutical Organizations
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Smart eye: Kaspersky Lab discovers severe flaws that could transform popular smart cameras into surveillance tool
Kaspersky Lab researchers have discovered multiple security vulnerabilities in popular smart cameras that are frequently used as baby monitors, or for internal home and office security surveillance. According to the research, the uncovered flaws could allow attackers to obtain remote access to video and audio feeds from the cameras, remotely disable these devices, execute arbitrary… Continue reading Smart eye: Kaspersky Lab discovers severe flaws that could transform popular smart cameras into surveillance tool
International Women’s Day: Kaspersky Lab aims to close the gender gap in cybersecurity
In recent years, more and more women have climbed the corporate ladder to occupy important positions in the business world serving as role models for young girls. However, according to Kaspersky Lab’s “Beyond 11 Percent: A Study into Why Women Are Not Entering Cybersecurity“, cybersecurity remains largely untapped by women, accounting for only 11% of… Continue reading International Women’s Day: Kaspersky Lab aims to close the gender gap in cybersecurity
Kaspersky Lab boosts bug bounty program with new reward of $100,000 – in frame of its Global Transparency Initiative
As part of its Global Transparency Initiative, Kaspersky Lab is extending its successful bug bounty program to include rewards of up to $100,000 for the discovery and responsible disclosure of severe vulnerabilities in some of its leading products. The opportunity to get this bounty is available to all members of the famous HackerOne platform, Kaspersky… Continue reading Kaspersky Lab boosts bug bounty program with new reward of $100,000 – in frame of its Global Transparency Initiative
Kaspersky Lab warns of future attacks against digital money, urges OFWs to be cyber-savvy to protect themselves abroad
With the consistent growth of money remittances from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and the rising use of digital payment systems in the Philippines, Kaspersky Lab recently emphasized the need for Filipinos to be more cybersecurity-aware. Data from the global cybersecurity company confirms that countries in the Asia Pacific region are now heading towards the path… Continue reading Kaspersky Lab warns of future attacks against digital money, urges OFWs to be cyber-savvy to protect themselves abroad
Mine a million: Kaspersky Lab identifies sophisticated hacker group earning millions through mining malware
According to Kaspersky Lab researchers, cybercriminals have started using sophisticated infection methods and techniques borrowed from targeted attacks in order to install mining software on attacked PCs within organizations. The most successful group observed by Kaspersky Lab earned at least $7 million by exploiting their victims in just six months during 2017. Although the cryptocurrency… Continue reading Mine a million: Kaspersky Lab identifies sophisticated hacker group earning millions through mining malware
Kaspersky Lab Appoints New General Manager for Southeast Asia
Global cybersecurity company Kaspersky Lab has announced the appointment of Yeo Siang Tiong as its new General Manager for the Southeast Asia (SEA) region covering Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. He joined the company’s SEA leadership team on February 21, 2018. As he takes up the leadership role over the company’s business… Continue reading Kaspersky Lab Appoints New General Manager for Southeast Asia
Generali sets its own course in lucrative PH business environment
Manila, Philippines—Generali Life Assurance Philippines, Inc. is expanding the scope of its products, services, and distribution in the country, having established its strong presence in the group life insurance market through its broad network of brokers, salaried sales force, and agents. “Last year, the life insurance sector grew by 10.69% with a premium income of… Continue reading Generali sets its own course in lucrative PH business environment
Kaspersky Lab comes together with ITU-T to strengthen IoT security
In January 2018, a new international standard on “Security capabilities supporting safety of the Internet of Things” officially came into play. The standard, referred to as Recommendation ITU-T Y.4806, was developed by Study Group 20 “Internet of things (IoT) and smart cities and communities” of ITU’s Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T). This new standard classifies security… Continue reading Kaspersky Lab comes together with ITU-T to strengthen IoT security
Kaspersky Lab helps uncover vulnerabilities that make gas stations easy prey for hackers
Kaspersky Lab researchers have helped uncover a number of unknown vulnerabilities that have left gas stations around the world exposed to remote takeover, often for years. The vulnerabilities were found in an embedded gas station controller of which there are currently over 1,000 installed and online. The manufacturer was notified when the threat was confirmed.… Continue reading Kaspersky Lab helps uncover vulnerabilities that make gas stations easy prey for hackers
Not So Know-It-All: Just 12% of Employees Are Fully Aware of Their Organization’s IT Security Policies
A lack of IT security awareness remains a worrying reality for businesses around the world, according to a recent study of consumers conducted by Kaspersky Lab and B2B International. The research found that just one tenth (12%) of employed respondents are fully aware of the IT security policies and rules set in the organizations they… Continue reading Not So Know-It-All: Just 12% of Employees Are Fully Aware of Their Organization’s IT Security Policies
Top 5 Noisiest Stories in 2017
Digital data authority compiles the most talked about stories in 2017 Now that we can easily identify what ticks the Filipinos interest through a study of the social media world, the internet landscape suddenly became the most important and most powerful tool that can spell the pulse of the market. To highlight what the online… Continue reading Top 5 Noisiest Stories in 2017