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WhatsApp Desktop, WhatsApp Web Users Targeted Using Malware Campaign, Kaspersky Warns
Researchers at Kaspersky have discovered a large malware campaign targeting users of WhatsApp Desktop and WhatsApp Web. This has reportedly affected users in countries, including Malaysia, Brazil, Singapore, Taiwan and Vietnam. The highest number of victims was reported in Malaysia. The cybersecurity and anti-virus firm advises users to be careful ...
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Commuters Risk Data Breaches With Careless Work Habits On Public Transport
A recent survey by Kaspersky highlights the careless work habits of UK commuters using public transport, revealing that many engage in risky activities like writing important emails and discussing confidential information aloud.
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US Bans Russia's Kaspersky Antivirus Software
The United States on Thursday banned Russia-based cybersecurity firm Kaspersky from providing its popular antivirus products in the country, the US Commerce Department announced.
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Indian Firms Witnessed 2.35 Lakh Ransomware Attacks In 2023: Report
Major ransomware groups such as Fonix and LockBit targeted global as well as Indian organisations in various sectors from January to December 2023.
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Shadow IT Use By Employees Puts Organisations At Risk Of Cyber Incidents: Kaspersky
Globally, the use of shadow IT by employees was the cause of cyber incidents in 11% of organisations in the last two years.
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Shadow IT Use By Employees Puts Organisations At Risk Of Cyber Incidents: Kaspersky
Globally, the use of shadow IT by employees was the cause of cyber incidents in 11% of organisations in the last two years.
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Almost Six In 10 APAC Companies Plan To Outsource Cybersecurity Next Year: Kaspersky
Skill shortages were cited as one of the main reasons for rising cyber incidents.
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Symantec, Kaspersky Downplay Beijing Effort to Exclude Products
The People's Daily, the official newspaper of the ruling Communist Party, said on its English Twitter feed on Sunday that the government's procurement agency has excluded Symantec and Kaspersky from a list of security software suppliers.
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Adobe fixes Flash Player bug used in attack on Syrian government website
Adobe said in an advisory posted on its security website that the vulnerability could allow attackers to gain control of affected computer systems. It released updates to fix the bug for systems running on Microsoft Corp's Windows, Apple Inc's Mac and Linux operating systems.
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Google Play Store Saw Over 600 Million Malware, Malicious App Downloads in 2023: Kaspersky
Google boasts of robust security rules for its Play Store, promising safe downloads and strict action against malicious apps for users. But, with millions of applications hosted on the store front, there’s also a considerable amount of malicious content that can harm Android users. Now, Kaspersky has claimed that Android users downloaded malware ...
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Canada Bans Chinese App WeChat, Russia's Kaspersky On Government Phones
Canada on Monday banned popular Chinese messaging app WeChat and Russian platform Kaspersky from government smartphones and other mobile devices, citing privacy and security risks.
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iOS 16.5.1 Rolls Out With Zero-Day Vulnerability Fixes Alongside New macOS, iPadOS and watchOS Updates
iOS 16.5.1 is rolling out to iPhone owners, alongside updates to iPadOS 16.5.1, macOS 13.4.1 and watchOS 9.5.2, with security and bug fixes. The latest iOS update comes with important fixes for zero-day security flaws that could allow an attacker to install spyware on an iPhone via an iMessage with a maliciously crafted attachment.
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Kaspersky Appoints Jaydeep Singh as Head for India Operations
Cyber security company Kaspersky on Wednesday said it has appointed Jaydeep Singh as its general manager for India to head operations in the country. Singh will be responsible for leading Kaspersky's business operations and driving growth across the country, especially in the enterprise segment, in his role as General Manager for India, the company...
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Kaspersky Finds Cybersecurity Threat That Targets iPhone Users via Malicious iMessage Attachment
Prominent cybersecurity and anti-virus firm Kaspersky has discovered a new cyberattack threat that targets iPhone models running older versions of iOS via iMessage application. The malware, found when the company was monitoring its own Wi-Fi network for mobile devices, infects the phone via a received iMessage, which contains a malicious attachment...
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White House Supports Bipartisan Bill Aimed at Strengthening US Powers to Ban TikTok
A bipartisan bill aimed at empowering the US to ban apps like TikTok gained support from the White House on Tuesday, as political momentum against TikTok has accelerated in the country. The app has more than a billion users worldwide including over 100 million in the US, where the app has become a cultural force among younger users.
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WhatsApp Desktop, WhatsApp Web Users Targeted Using Malware Campaign, Kaspersky Warns
Researchers at Kaspersky have discovered a large malware campaign targeting users of WhatsApp Desktop and WhatsApp Web. This has reportedly affected users in countries, including Malaysia, Brazil, Singapore, Taiwan and Vietnam. The highest number of victims was reported in Malaysia. The cybersecurity and anti-virus firm advises users to be careful ...
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Commuters Risk Data Breaches With Careless Work Habits On Public Transport
A recent survey by Kaspersky highlights the careless work habits of UK commuters using public transport, revealing that many engage in risky activities like writing important emails and discussing confidential information aloud.
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US Bans Russia's Kaspersky Antivirus Software
The United States on Thursday banned Russia-based cybersecurity firm Kaspersky from providing its popular antivirus products in the country, the US Commerce Department announced.
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Indian Firms Witnessed 2.35 Lakh Ransomware Attacks In 2023: Report
Major ransomware groups such as Fonix and LockBit targeted global as well as Indian organisations in various sectors from January to December 2023.
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Shadow IT Use By Employees Puts Organisations At Risk Of Cyber Incidents: Kaspersky
Globally, the use of shadow IT by employees was the cause of cyber incidents in 11% of organisations in the last two years.
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Shadow IT Use By Employees Puts Organisations At Risk Of Cyber Incidents: Kaspersky
Globally, the use of shadow IT by employees was the cause of cyber incidents in 11% of organisations in the last two years.
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Almost Six In 10 APAC Companies Plan To Outsource Cybersecurity Next Year: Kaspersky
Skill shortages were cited as one of the main reasons for rising cyber incidents.
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Symantec, Kaspersky Downplay Beijing Effort to Exclude Products
The People's Daily, the official newspaper of the ruling Communist Party, said on its English Twitter feed on Sunday that the government's procurement agency has excluded Symantec and Kaspersky from a list of security software suppliers.
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Adobe fixes Flash Player bug used in attack on Syrian government website
Adobe said in an advisory posted on its security website that the vulnerability could allow attackers to gain control of affected computer systems. It released updates to fix the bug for systems running on Microsoft Corp's Windows, Apple Inc's Mac and Linux operating systems.
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Google Play Store Saw Over 600 Million Malware, Malicious App Downloads in 2023: Kaspersky
Google boasts of robust security rules for its Play Store, promising safe downloads and strict action against malicious apps for users. But, with millions of applications hosted on the store front, there’s also a considerable amount of malicious content that can harm Android users. Now, Kaspersky has claimed that Android users downloaded malware ...
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Canada Bans Chinese App WeChat, Russia's Kaspersky On Government Phones
Canada on Monday banned popular Chinese messaging app WeChat and Russian platform Kaspersky from government smartphones and other mobile devices, citing privacy and security risks.
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iOS 16.5.1 Rolls Out With Zero-Day Vulnerability Fixes Alongside New macOS, iPadOS and watchOS Updates
iOS 16.5.1 is rolling out to iPhone owners, alongside updates to iPadOS 16.5.1, macOS 13.4.1 and watchOS 9.5.2, with security and bug fixes. The latest iOS update comes with important fixes for zero-day security flaws that could allow an attacker to install spyware on an iPhone via an iMessage with a maliciously crafted attachment.
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Kaspersky Appoints Jaydeep Singh as Head for India Operations
Cyber security company Kaspersky on Wednesday said it has appointed Jaydeep Singh as its general manager for India to head operations in the country. Singh will be responsible for leading Kaspersky's business operations and driving growth across the country, especially in the enterprise segment, in his role as General Manager for India, the company...
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Kaspersky Finds Cybersecurity Threat That Targets iPhone Users via Malicious iMessage Attachment
Prominent cybersecurity and anti-virus firm Kaspersky has discovered a new cyberattack threat that targets iPhone models running older versions of iOS via iMessage application. The malware, found when the company was monitoring its own Wi-Fi network for mobile devices, infects the phone via a received iMessage, which contains a malicious attachment...
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White House Supports Bipartisan Bill Aimed at Strengthening US Powers to Ban TikTok
A bipartisan bill aimed at empowering the US to ban apps like TikTok gained support from the White House on Tuesday, as political momentum against TikTok has accelerated in the country. The app has more than a billion users worldwide including over 100 million in the US, where the app has become a cultural force among younger users.
