As the Christmas rush and Manila’s traffic convince more Filipinos that it is better to shop online than head to the malls, Kaspersky Lab shares eight simple tips to avoid getting suckered by online scams this holiday season. Kaspersky Lab warns this time of the year is a prime opportunity for cyber criminals to… Continue reading 8 Ways to Shop Safely Online this Christmas and Avoid Getting ‘Grinched’
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Kaspersky Lab Q3 Report: Mobile malware continues to grow, online bank accounts targeted more than 5 million times
In its Q3 IT Threat Evolution report, Kaspersky Lab revealed key security incidents of the quarter, including the latest on the Philippines’ cybersecurity threat landscape. Using statistics from the Kaspersky Security Network (KSN), which obtains information from millions of Kaspersky Lab product users in 213 countries, the report sheds light on the increase in mobile… Continue reading Kaspersky Lab Q3 Report: Mobile malware continues to grow, online bank accounts targeted more than 5 million times
Hidden Danger: Small Businesses Dismiss Mobile Risks, Overlooking BYOD Threats
Many small-business owners believe BYOD (bring-your-own-device) poses no threat to their company and have no interest in spending effort on mobile device security, while employees themselves think security is the responsibility of the business, a study by Kaspersky Lab has found. With the study showing that two-thirds (62%) of business owners and employees now use… Continue reading Hidden Danger: Small Businesses Dismiss Mobile Risks, Overlooking BYOD Threats
The Hacker’s Bounty: How Much Do Cybercriminals Make from Innocent Users?
Cybercriminals could be raking in profits 20 times greater than the cost of their attacks, according to figures compiled by Kaspersky Lab experts. The research compared the cost of the most frequently used hacker tools with the money stolen in a successful malicious operation. “Buying malware is currently not a problem, it’s easy to find… Continue reading The Hacker’s Bounty: How Much Do Cybercriminals Make from Innocent Users?