Kaspersky Lab experts have discovered a series of “invisible” targeted attacks that use only legitimate software: widely available penetration-testing and administration tools as well as the PowerShell framework for task automation in Windows – dropping no malware files onto the hard drive, but hiding in the memory. This combined approach helps to avoid detection by… Continue reading “Invisible” Attacks: Cybercriminals Breach Enterprises in 40 Countries Using Hidden Malware
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Online Relationships: Are You Dating a Scammer?
Let’s face it, the days of dropping cheesy pick-up lines at social gatherings are coming to an end. We would be hearing less cheesy lines like “Did it hurt when you fell from heaven?” or “Was your dad a thief? Because he stole the stars and put them in your eyes”. The traditional approach… Continue reading Online Relationships: Are You Dating a Scammer?
Online Financial Cybercrime Victims Struggle to Recover All Their Lost Money
Each year thousands of Internet users become victims of a cybercrime that leaves them out of pocket. Research from Kaspersky Lab reveals that over half (52%) of Internet users who’ve lost money at the hands of cybercriminals have only got some, or none, of their stolen funds back. With the variety and sophistication of online… Continue reading Online Financial Cybercrime Victims Struggle to Recover All Their Lost Money
Setting a bad example: children unimpressed by parents’ online behavior
Social media give us the freedom to communicate with our loved ones, whenever and wherever we want. However, this freedom comes at a cost: blinded by our seemingly happy digital lives we often don’t realize how social media threatens and damages our real-life relationships. New research from Kaspersky Lab, with 1,000 respondents from the Philippines,… Continue reading Setting a bad example: children unimpressed by parents’ online behavior
Kaspersky Lab Enhances Enterprise Incident Response with Kaspersky Threat Lookup
Kaspersky Lab today announced the global availability of Kaspersky Threat Lookup – a security intelligence service aimed at enhancing enterprise incident response and cybersecurity forensics capabilities. Kaspersky Threat Lookup provides access to several petabytes of global security intelligence data that is being updated almost in real-time. This always-on web service helps businesses to properly analyze… Continue reading Kaspersky Lab Enhances Enterprise Incident Response with Kaspersky Threat Lookup
One-in-ten bend the truth on social media to make themselves feel good – and men go even further, Kaspersky Lab study reveals
People are turning to social media in order to show off to friends, collect as many ‘likes’ as possible and to feel good about themselves. But in this quest for social validation, people are playing with the truth and whitewashing their lives. New research from Kaspersky Lab shows that one-in-ten people would bend the truth… Continue reading One-in-ten bend the truth on social media to make themselves feel good – and men go even further, Kaspersky Lab study reveals
Bad password habits “like leaving the front door open,” says Kaspersky Lab
Internet users across the globe are yet to master how to use passwords effectively to protect themselves online. Research from Kaspersky Lab has shown that people are putting their online safety at risk by making bad password decisions and simple password mistakes that may have far-reaching consequences. The research unearthed three common password mistakes that… Continue reading Bad password habits “like leaving the front door open,” says Kaspersky Lab
Unsocial media: jealousy of online friends leaves people feeling down, Kaspersky Lab study reveals
Social media started life as a way of staying in touch with friends and sharing happy memories. However, the results of the latest study from Kaspersky Lab indicate that social media now leaves many people feeling negative instead. The hunt for likes plays a central role in this, with the majority of people feeling down… Continue reading Unsocial media: jealousy of online friends leaves people feeling down, Kaspersky Lab study reveals
Victory. Again: Kaspersky Lab Finds a Way to Unlock Files Encrypted with CryptXXX Ransomware
After releasing decryption tools for two variants of CryptXXX ransomware in April and May 2016, Kaspersky Lab is releasing a new decryptor for files that have been locked with the latest version of the malware. This malicious program was capable of infecting thousands of PCs around the world since April 2016, and it was impossible… Continue reading Victory. Again: Kaspersky Lab Finds a Way to Unlock Files Encrypted with CryptXXX Ransomware
LAUNCH OF STARTUPBOAT IN MANILA
Manila, Philippines – Impact Hub Manila introduced StartupBoat through a two-day launch on December 13 and 14, 2016. The overall aim was to build a community of creative thinkers, innovators, and entrepreneurs who are passionate to bring change in the community by developing and implementing groundbreaking ideas together. Its main mission is to make innovation… Continue reading LAUNCH OF STARTUPBOAT IN MANILA
Which Kids May Not Be Getting Presents This Christmas? Kaspersky Lab Investigates
With Christmas just around the corner and expectant children worldwide hoping for presents from Santa Claus for their good behavior, Kaspersky Lab has revealed which countries’ children are the worst culprits for risky online behavior over the last 12 months. Based on global statistics for its Parental Control module, the research shows that the most… Continue reading Which Kids May Not Be Getting Presents This Christmas? Kaspersky Lab Investigates
Kaspersky Lab presents new version of its flagship consumer security solution with enhanced data protection features
Kaspersky Lab has presented the new version of its flagship security solution Kaspersky Internet Security, which provides users with additional opportunities to manage their Internet protection and to ensure their data safety. Photo shows Marilen Young (left), Consumer Sales and Marketing Manager at iSecure Networks and Anthony Chua (right), Business Development Manager for the Philippines… Continue reading Kaspersky Lab presents new version of its flagship consumer security solution with enhanced data protection features