Kaspersky experts have found malicious code in version 3.17.18 for the official client of the APKPure app store. To date, products belonging to 9,380 Kaspersky users have detected and blocked the threat. According to the researchers, the code was found in the advertising library of the application. The code likely appeared there because of the… Continue reading Kaspersky protects over 9,000 clients from malware attacks via infected marketplace app
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Singapore invests in Kaspersky Lab’s new cybersecurity research
Kaspersky Lab is pleased to announce that the Singapore government recently awarded its research project on an innovative method of identifying APT malware source with a grant as part of the city-state’s bid to step up its cybersecurity research and development (R&D) capabilities. In collaboration with the National University of Singapore (NUS), the research project… Continue reading Singapore invests in Kaspersky Lab’s new cybersecurity research
Kaspersky Lab connects cyber-attack on South Korean military with ATM theft – possible tie to Lazarus
Following a detailed malware analysis, Kaspersky Lab researchers have connected a 2016 cyberespionage attack on South Korea’s defense agency with a later attack that infected 60 ATMs and stole the data from over 2,000 credit cards. Further, the malicious code and techniques used in both attacks share similarities with earlier attacks widely attributed to the… Continue reading Kaspersky Lab connects cyber-attack on South Korean military with ATM theft – possible tie to Lazarus
Online Data Sharing Wrecks Marriages and Careers
According to a study by Kaspersky Lab, people are still recklessly sharing private information over the Internet in risky situations. 28% of people share confidential data by accident and 16% willingly disclose secrets about themselves – despite the fact that information shared online can cost them a relationship or a job. The survey, which was… Continue reading Online Data Sharing Wrecks Marriages and Careers