Small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are increasingly being targeted by cybercriminals, according to the latest Kaspersky’s report released today. The most prevalent form of attack continues to be Trojans, which are especially hazardous because, unlike viruses, they cannot self-replicate, and they usually mimic legitimate software.Read More…
59% of geo-distributed businesses globally and 68% in the UAE, experienced network problems related to their multi-site structure at least once a month, shows Kaspersky survey of Network and Information Security decision makers from 20 countries worldwide. Among the most common challenges named were network outages, lost connections and poorRead More…
In a joint research paper titled ‘Alleviating cloud migration difficulties with robust hybrid-cloud and container security’, Kaspersky and ISG found that approximately 85% of surveyed organizations intend to scale up their use of cloud services over the next five years. This echoes the growing trend businesses are displaying to adopt cloud platforms.Read More…
Scammers are attempting to steal Toncoins (TON) from Telegram users worldwide using a highly scalable scheme involving cryptocurrency boosters and friend referrals, Kaspersky researchers found. This scheme has been operating since at least November 2023. Its emergence amidst the rising popularity of TON and Telegram makes it particularly perilous. VictimsRead More…
Today, public-facing applications play a pivotal role in enabling businesses to interact with customers, partners, and stakeholders. These applications, ranging from websites to APIs and web services, serve as the digital storefronts of organisations, providing essential services and information to users worldwide. But in its latest Incident Response report, KasperskyRead More…
Cybercriminals aren’t ignoring Linux-based devices, which becomes evident when looking at some of the recent examples of malware targeting this operating system: a Linux implant for the DinodasRAT malware — also known as XDealer; or a backdoor in the Trojanized version of Free Download Manager. To help Linux users stay protected from developingRead More…
Kaspersky has discovered a new fraudulent scheme targeting hotel owners and staff, with fraudsters attempting to steal credentials or infect computers with malware. The fraudulent emails, posing as correspondence from former or potential guests, exploit the hospitality industry’s emphasis on customer service to ensnare victims.Read More…
Kaspersky has identified ransomware attacks using Microsoft’s BitLocker to attempt encryption of corporate files. The threat actors remove the recovery options to prevent the files from being restored and use a malicious script with a new feature: it can detect specific Windows versions and enable the BitLocker according to theRead More…
