Kaspersky shares what can happen The recent spate of selling and even rental of verified digital wallets in the country should not be taken lightly. It is, in fact, alarming because its owners or account holders risk losing their identities with far-reaching consequences, according to cybersecurity and digital privacy company Kaspersky. Since 2022, the local… Continue reading Selling your verified digital wallet? Think again
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Kaspersky thwarts almost 50M local incidents against SEA businesses last year
Fresh data from global cybersecurity company Kaspersky shows a total of 49,042,966 local threats were blocked by Kaspersky business solutions from infecting companies here last year. These types of attacks were more prevalent in businesses in Indonesia (19,614,418 incidents), Vietnam (17,834,312), and Thailand (5,838,460). A total of 3,841,548 local threats eyeing business in Malaysia were… Continue reading Kaspersky thwarts almost 50M local incidents against SEA businesses last year
Kaspersky: Securing digital wallets is a shared responsibility
Yeo Siang Tiong, General Manager for Southeast Asia at Kaspersky The recent multi-million incident involving a top digital wallet provider in the Philippines shows two things: (1) that cybercriminals continue to target fintech institutions and (2) that securing these convenient technologies is really a shared responsibility. A recent report shared phishing attacks were deployed to… Continue reading Kaspersky: Securing digital wallets is a shared responsibility
Kaspersky appoints new APAC Managing Director
Kaspersky, a leading cybersecurity and digital privacy company, today announces the appointment of IT veteran Adrian Hia as its new Managing Director for Asia Pacific (APAC). Hia is set to lead Kaspersky’s drive to extend its market footprint, channel reach, and new business growth in key territories in the region, especially in the company’s fast-growing… Continue reading Kaspersky appoints new APAC Managing Director
New Fleckpe Trojan signs up users for unwanted paid services via apps with more than 620,000 downloads
Kaspersky researchers have discovered a new Trojan family that targets Google Play users. The subscription Trojan, dubbed Fleckpe, spreads via photo editors and wallpapers, subscribing the unaware user to paid services. Fleckpe has infected more than 620,000 devices since it was detected in 2022, with victims around the globe. From time to time, malicious applications… Continue reading New Fleckpe Trojan signs up users for unwanted paid services via apps with more than 620,000 downloads
Kaspersky portfolio wins 80% of TOP3 metric tests, demonstrating technological excellence
In 2022, Kaspersky’s security portfolio held the leading position in the TOP3 metric. During the year, Kaspersky participated in 86 independent tests and reviews, with its products being awarded 69 firsts and 73 TOP3 finishes. The TOP3 metric shows how successful a vendor is by measuring its performance across independent comparative tests within a calendar… Continue reading Kaspersky portfolio wins 80% of TOP3 metric tests, demonstrating technological excellence
Kaspersky appoints Ernest Chai as Head of Channel for Asia Pacific
Kaspersky, a leading global cybersecurity company, has appointed Ernest Chai as the Head of Channel for the Asia Pacific (APAC) region from April 2023. With over 20 years of experience in the IT industry, Ernest is a seasoned sales executive with a strong track record of execution in dynamic growth environments. Prior to joining Kaspersky,… Continue reading Kaspersky appoints Ernest Chai as Head of Channel for Asia Pacific
ChatGPT phishing fantasies: will AI chatbots help fight cyberscam??
Kaspersky experts have conducted research studying ChatGPT phishing links detection capability. While ChatGPT had previously demonstrated the ability to create phishing emails and write malware, its effectiveness in detecting malicious links was limited. The study revealed that although ChatGPT knows a great deal about phishing and can guess the target of a phishing attack, it… Continue reading ChatGPT phishing fantasies: will AI chatbots help fight cyberscam??
Kaspersky investigates Tomiris APT group targeting government entities in CIS
Kaspersky has released a new investigation on Tomiris APT group that focuses on intelligence gathering in Central Asia. This Russian-speaking actor uses a wide variety of malware implants developed at a rapid pace and in all programming languages imaginable, presumably in order to obstruct attribution. What drew the researchers’ special attention is that Tomiris deploys… Continue reading Kaspersky investigates Tomiris APT group targeting government entities in CIS
Zero-day in Microsoft Windows used in Nokoyawa ransomware attacks
In February, Kaspersky experts discovered an attack using zero-day vulnerability in the Microsoft Common Log File System (CLFS). A cybercriminal group used an exploit developed for different versions and builds of Windows OS including Windows 11 and attempted to deploy Nokoyawa ransomware. Microsoft assigned CVE-2023-28252 to this vulnerability and patched it recently as part of… Continue reading Zero-day in Microsoft Windows used in Nokoyawa ransomware attacks
Date or DAIte? Kaspersky Study Reveals Over Half of Single Men Would Use ChatGPT to ‘Deceive’ Potential Dates
Think your online date might not quite be who they claim to be? New Kaspersky research published today reveals that it’s very possible that ChatGPT, the new generative AI tool that’s taken the world by storm in recent months, might be involved. Over half (54%) of single men surveyed said that they would be open… Continue reading Date or DAIte? Kaspersky Study Reveals Over Half of Single Men Would Use ChatGPT to ‘Deceive’ Potential Dates
Love the long weekend break? Cybercriminals do, too
Kaspersky shares 9 tips to keep protected when you’re away on a holiday There are 18 official public holidays in the Philippines. As we all know, when these dates fall close to a weekend or if the government pursues holiday economics, most Filipinos make plans in advance to take advantage of extended holiday breaks. This… Continue reading Love the long weekend break? Cybercriminals do, too