To support the expansion of its business in Asia Pacific, Kaspersky Lab today announces the opening of a new location in Singapore for its regional HQ. Photo 1: Eugene Kaspersky (left) Kaspersky Lab Founder and CEO and Stephan Neumeier (right) Kaspersky Lab Asia Pacific Managing Director open yesterday the global cybersecurity company’s new APAC headquarters… Continue reading Kaspersky Lab Announces Opening of New APAC Headquarters
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Amount of malware targeting smart devices more than doubled in 2017
The total number of malware samples targeting smart devices has reached more than 7,000, with over half of these emerging in 2017, according Kaspersky Lab’s researchers. With over 6 billion smart devices being used across the globe, people are increasingly being put at risk from malware targeting their connected lives. Smart devices – such as… Continue reading Amount of malware targeting smart devices more than doubled in 2017
Kaspersky Lab statement on NotPetya ransomware attacks reported 27 June
Kaspersky Lab’s analysts are investigating the new wave of ransomware attacks targeting organizations across the world. Our preliminary findings suggest that it is not a variant of Petya ransomware as publically reported, but a new ransomware that has not been seen before. That is why we have named it NotPetya. The company’s telemetry data indicates… Continue reading Kaspersky Lab statement on NotPetya ransomware attacks reported 27 June
Social and Safe: 6 Types of Social Media Scams and How to Avoid Them
With more than 60 million active social media users as of last year logging an average daily use of 4.17 hours, Filipinos spend more time on social media compared to anyone else in the world, according to We Are Social’s Digital in 2017 Southeast Asia report. This fondness of Filipinos towards social media has resulted… Continue reading Social and Safe: 6 Types of Social Media Scams and How to Avoid Them
Online banking security incidents come with a $1.8 million price tag for banks
The crippling financial implications of online banking security incidents have been brought to light by the latest Kaspersky Lab report into cybersecurity threats in the financial sector. The report shows that an accident involving a bank’s online banking services costs the organization $1,754,000 on average – that’s double the price of recovering from a malware… Continue reading Online banking security incidents come with a $1.8 million price tag for banks
Kaspersky Lab Wins Triple Awards at 2017 Network Asia Information Management Awards
Kaspersky Lab has recently bagged three honors at the 2017 Network World Asia Information Management Awards. The cybersecurity company was awarded lead winner in the Cyber Security Solution category, joint winner in the Endpoint & Mobile Data Protection category and was named one of the top Asia Pacific Security Vendors for this year. This is… Continue reading Kaspersky Lab Wins Triple Awards at 2017 Network Asia Information Management Awards
#SafeParents: Digital Parenting
By: Sanjeev Nair | Corporate Communications Manager at Kaspersky Lab Southeast Asia My parents never had it easy with me when I was growing up, being the youngest and the most mischievous child. When I got caught for my misdeeds, there was always punishment which involved a cane followed by a lot of tears, and… Continue reading #SafeParents: Digital Parenting
Global DJs Remix the ‘Sounds of Safety’ for Starmus 2017
Voting now open to public for favorite track from stellar line-up of artists announced by Kaspersky Lab Global cybersecurity company, Kaspersky Lab, and science festival, Starmus 2017, have investigated what safety sounds like to people. Top DJs from around the world transformed the findings into 10 tracks epitomizing the ‘Sound of Safety’. Engaging with sports… Continue reading Global DJs Remix the ‘Sounds of Safety’ for Starmus 2017
STARTUPS PITCHED THEIR INNOVATIVE ENERGY SOLUTIONS AT THE LARGEST ENERGY EVENT IN THE PHILIPPINES
Impact Hub Manila in partnership with Peace and Equity Foundation (PEF) and Terrapinn, held the largest energy event — Power & Electricity World Philippines and The Solar Show last May 24 to 25. The event took place at the SMX Convention Center, where energy innovation-centric corporations and startups gathered. The event brought together 150+ sponsors… Continue reading STARTUPS PITCHED THEIR INNOVATIVE ENERGY SOLUTIONS AT THE LARGEST ENERGY EVENT IN THE PHILIPPINES
Mobile Ransomware More Than Trebled in Q1, 2017
Nearly 3-in-10 Filipinos Infected with Mobile Malware The global nightmare of ransomware shows no sign of slowing down, with the volume of mobile ransomware rising over three-fold (3.5 times) during the first few months of the year, according to Kaspersky Lab’s Malware Report for Q1, 2017. The number of mobile ransomware files detected reached 218,625… Continue reading Mobile Ransomware More Than Trebled in Q1, 2017
Giving Too Much Away? Most People Share Personal Information Online – And Young People Are Most at Risk
Sharing information or photos on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram has become second nature for many. But research from Kaspersky Lab has lift the lid on just how much personal data people are sharing in the public domain. The research shows that the majority (93%) of people share their information digitally, with 70%… Continue reading Giving Too Much Away? Most People Share Personal Information Online – And Young People Are Most at Risk
Kaspersky Lab Appoints New Managing Director for APAC
Global cybersecurity company Kaspersky Lab has appointed Stephan Neumeier as Managing Director of Kaspersky Lab Asia Pacific effective May 29, 2017. With more than 17 years of experience in the IT industry, Stephan will play a key role in growing the business in more than 25 countries across the APAC region. His priorities will include… Continue reading Kaspersky Lab Appoints New Managing Director for APAC