In October 2022, Kaspersky researchers discovered an ongoing advanced persistent threat (APT) campaign targeting organizations located in the area affected by the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Dubbed CommonMagic, this espionage campaign has been active since at least September 2021, and uses a previously unknown malware to gather data...
Kaspersky researchers have discovered an ongoing disruptive cryptocurrency theft campaign affecting more than 15,000 users across 52 countries. Distributed under the guise of Tor Browser, the malware operates by replacing a portion of the entered clipboard contents with the cybercriminal’s own wallet address once it detects a wallet address in...
A new global survey, conducted by Kaspersky, explores the key digital habits, obstacles and usage of smart home devices. A recent survey conducted by Kaspersky reveals there is a gap regarding those typically in charge of maintaining and buying smart devices at home. In particular, 72 percent of men are...
Phishing is one of the most prevalent forms of cybercrime due to the minimal effort required and the fact that it really works. It’s usually built around an inherently simple scheme: using carefully crafted emails or notifications that mimic messages from banks, government organizations, entertainment platforms—really any service—cybercriminals can trick...
Last year, nearly 30,000 mobile users globally were targeted by stalkerware – secret surveillance software used by domestic abusers to track victims – according to the latest Kaspersky State of Stalkerware 2022 report. The State of Stalkerware is an annual report by Kaspersky which aims to provide a better understanding...
Kaspersky’s report shows the country is now 2nd among most attacked countries in the world Cybercriminals are relentless and persistent. This is what can be gleaned from recently released insights from global cybersecurity company Kaspersky showing its users in the Philippines received repeated attacks from threats through removable drives and...
Kaspersky recently unveiled its Kaspersky Extended Detection and Response (XDR) platform which aims to mitigate the costly threat of targeted ransomware for businesses in the Philippines. Ransomware—the malware that locks a device or files—continues to evolve in quality and quantity. Last year, the global cybersecurity company noted the almost two-fold...
Kaspersky foils more than 300K ransomware attacks aiming to kidnap businesses’ data in 2022 Digital kidnappers are after enterprises in Southeast Asia (SEA). Global cybersecurity company Kaspersky predicts the trend will continue this year and beyond, albeit in more sophisticated and targeted ways. Ransomware is a type of malware that...
Data leakages of internal systems caused either by cyberattacks (29%) or employees (25%) are the most concerning security issues encountered by SMBs and enterprises, Kaspersky IT Security Economics survey respondents from Asia Pacific (APAC) claim. Heightened concerns over data protection increasingly also turn business leaders’ attention to the transparency policies...
Every fourth business executive in Southeast Asia (SEA) prefers not to flag lack of understanding when discussing cybersecurity issues. A recent Kaspersky study also reveals one in ten C-level managers have never heard of threats such as Botnet, APT and Zero-Day exploit. The same proportion appeared to be unfamiliar with...
A Kaspersky study has revealed that every third C-level executive (37%) struggles to speak about adopting new security solutions with their IT or IT security colleagues. The latter, however, feel increasing the budget for cyber security is the toughest topic to discuss with non-IT management. According to the poll majority...
With borders fully opened since March last year, Southeast Asia (SEA) has resumed travel and tourism after more than two years of lockdown. The digital habits formed during the pandemic, however, remain intact with the region’s internet economy forecasted to reach $330 billion in 2025. The increased adoption and dependence...
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