The Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence team presented a new study that reveals ransomware as the most widespread Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) over the past seven years. The study is based on research conducted on 97 malware families been distributed on the dark web and other resources. Additionally, the researchers found that cybercriminals often lease infostealers, botnets, loaders,… Continue reading 58 percent of malware families sold as a service are ransomware
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Kaspersky launches its XDR platform to combat targeted ransomware in the Philippines
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 (181%) increase in ransomware encountered… Continue reading Kaspersky launches its XDR platform to combat targeted ransomware in the Philippines
Ransomware top menace for enterprises in SEA
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 locks one’s computer and mobile… Continue reading Ransomware top menace for enterprises in SEA
Andariel, a Lazarus subgroup, expands its attacks with new ransomware
Kaspersky experts have uncovered new attacks by Andariel, an advanced persistent threat (APT) subgroup of Lazarus, known for its campaigns in South Korea. The attacks involved modifications of the well-known malware, DTrack, as well as the use of a brand-new Maui ransomware. They targeted high-profile organizations in the USA, Japan, India, Vietnam, and Russia. Andariel… Continue reading Andariel, a Lazarus subgroup, expands its attacks with new ransomware
Nine-in-ten organizations already attacked by ransomware would pay ransom if targeted again
For Anti-Ransomware Day 2022, Kaspersky took a snapshot of business executives’ attitudes towards ransomware The new Kaspersky report, “How business executives perceive ransomware threat” discovered that in 88% of organizations previously attacked by ransomware, business leaders would choose to pay a ransom if faced with another attack. Across organizations that have yet to be victimized,… Continue reading Nine-in-ten organizations already attacked by ransomware would pay ransom if targeted again
Ransomware operators and where to find them: Kaspersky sheds light on the ransomware ecosystem
Ransomware is on the tip of everyone’s tongue every time businesses discuss cyberthreats they are likely to face in 2021. Attackers have built their brands and are bold in their advances like never before, with the news about organizations being hit with ransomware consistently on newspaper front pages. But by placing themselves under the spotlight,… Continue reading Ransomware operators and where to find them: Kaspersky sheds light on the ransomware ecosystem
Ransomware targeting SEA SMBs drops in 2020 vs 2019
Kaspersky, however, reminds business owners on how this threat has become more targeted and more malicious Global cybersecurity company Kaspersky reported a significant decrease in the number of ransomware attempts it has detected and foiled among its small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) users in the Southeast Asian (SEA) region. In its latest Kaspersky Security Network… Continue reading Ransomware targeting SEA SMBs drops in 2020 vs 2019
Lazarus employs multi-platform malware framework in series of data espionage and ransomware attacks
Kaspersky researchers have uncovered a series of attacks which use an advanced malware framework, called MATA, to target Windows, Linux and macOS operating systems. In use since spring 2018, the framework is linked to Lazarus – a well-known and prolific North Korean APT group. Malicious toolsets used to target multiple platforms are a rare breed,… Continue reading Lazarus employs multi-platform malware framework in series of data espionage and ransomware attacks
Lazarus dives into big-game hunting, now operates its own ransomware
Incident analysis by Kaspersky of two cases in Europe and Asia has uncovered that VHD ransomware – first discussed in public in spring 2020 – is owned and operated by Lazarus, a prominent North-Korean APT group. The move by Lazarus, to create and distribute ransomware, signifies a change of strategy and indicates a readiness to… Continue reading Lazarus dives into big-game hunting, now operates its own ransomware
Cybercriminals send ransomware to users of out-of-date web browser in APAC
Outdated or illegitimate software is like open doors for malicious users. The recent discovery by Kaspersky proves this once again. The global cybersecurity company today unveils a sustained campaign targeting users of Internet Explorer in the Asia Pacific region. According to the fresh data from Kaspersky Security Network (KSN), an exploit kit dubbed as “Magnitude… Continue reading Cybercriminals send ransomware to users of out-of-date web browser in APAC
Q1 2020: Over 200k ransomware attempts blocked against SMBs in SEA
Kaspersky shares how companies can seal their data safe from this costly threat Three years after the headline-grabbing Wannacry ransomware wreaked havoc thousands of IT systems around the globe, data from Kaspersky for Southeast Asia (SEA) prove the threat is still present particularly against small and medium businesses (SMBs) in the region. Ransomware is a… Continue reading Q1 2020: Over 200k ransomware attempts blocked against SMBs in SEA
Ransomware now targeting back-up data, IT Threat Evolution Report Q3 2019 shows
Kaspersky researchers have identified a new type of ransomware attack that is actively growing in popularity. Targeting Network Attached Storage (NAS), it poses new risks for back-up data usually stored on such devices. With NAS largely perceived as a secure technology, users often remain unprepared for the possibility of infection, putting their data at higher… Continue reading Ransomware now targeting back-up data, IT Threat Evolution Report Q3 2019 shows