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Remote bank id check smartphone face morphing identity fraud

MITRE flags deepfake KYC threat using face-swap tools

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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MITRE warns that cheap face-swap deepfakes can defeat banks' remote KYC checks, bypassing liveness tools to open fraudulent accounts.
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Kaspersky Endpoint Security achieves full marks in tampering test

Mon, 19th May 2025
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endpoint protection
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Kaspersky Endpoint Security has achieved 100% tamper protection in AV-Comparatives' April 2025 test, proving its unrivalled resilience on Windows 11 systems.
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Bruteforce cyber attacks surge in SEA, over 53 million blocked

Tue, 13th May 2025
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cybersecurity
Kaspersky blocked over 53 million bruteforce cyberattacks in Southeast Asia during 2024, with Singapore alone facing more than 4 million attempts.
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Lazarus Group targets South Korean supply chains via software flaws

Thu, 8th May 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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financial systems
Kaspersky reveals Lazarus Group's 'Operation SyncHole,' targeting South Korean supply chains via software vulnerabilities and watering hole attacks.
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Kaspersky warns AI-generated passwords expose users to attacks

Wed, 7th May 2025
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encryption
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ai
Kaspersky warns AI-generated passwords from ChatGPT, Llama, and DeepSeek often show predictable patterns, leaving users vulnerable to cyberattacks.
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Kaspersky study: 71% in Asia Pacific back Cyber Immunity

Fri, 2nd May 2025
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firewalls
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network security
Seventy-one per cent of Asia Pacific cybersecurity experts back Cyber Immunity as an effective defence, says Kaspersky's study of 850 professionals.
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Kaspersky warns AI password generators lack true randomness

Thu, 1st May 2025
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Kaspersky warns against using AI tools like ChatGPT and Llama for passwords, citing weak randomness and vulnerabilities in generated passwords.
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Offline malware attacks surge in Southeast Asia, hitting 50 million

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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malware
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semiconductors
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phishing
Kaspersky detected nearly 50 million on-device malware attacks in Southeast Asia in 2024, a 15% rise as offline threats target businesses via USBs and drives.
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Kaspersky report warns of rising cyber risks in digitalisation

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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edutech
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
Nearly 40% of global industrial firms, rising to 45% in APAC, cite cybersecurity as a major hurdle in the digitalisation of Operational Technology environments.
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AI & machine learning power new cyber threat defence tools

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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Kaspersky is integrating AI and machine learning into its EDR and XDR platforms to enhance cyber threat detection and automate incident response processes.
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Kaspersky named leader in 2025 SPARK Matrix for cyber threat intelligence

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Kaspersky is recognised as a Leader in the 2025 SPARK Matrix for Digital Threat Intelligence Management, praised for its advanced cyber threat intelligence services.
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Rise in phishing scams as SVG attachments target login data

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Kaspersky reveals a six-fold spike in phishing attacks via SVG image files in March 2025, targeting users with fake Google and Microsoft login pages.
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Kaspersky reports record revenue, USD $822m in 2024

Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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mdr
Kaspersky reported record revenues of USD $822 million for 2024, marking an 11% year-on-year increase, driven by strong B2B product sales.
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Kaspersky tops 2024 security tests with record 97% TOP3 rate

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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devops
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phishing
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email security
Kaspersky topped 91 of 95 independent cybersecurity tests in 2024, with a 97% TOP3 finish rate, marking 12 years as industry leader globally.
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Southeast Asian firms face surge in ransomware attacks in 2024

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
Southeast Asia faced 400 daily ransomware attacks in 2024, with Indonesia hit hardest and Malaysia seeing a 153% surge, Kaspersky reports.
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Kaspersky wins nine AV-TEST awards for cybersecurity excellence

Mon, 14th Apr 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
Kaspersky has achieved an impressive nine AV-TEST Best Awards for 2024, recognising its cybersecurity solutions for both businesses and consumers.
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Kaspersky named Cyber Immunity Partner for GITEX Asia 2025

Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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edr
Kaspersky has been named the inaugural Cyber Immunity Partner for GITEX Asia 2025, enhancing its role in the global tech landscape.
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Kaspersky discovers & patches zero-day Chrome flaw

Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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malware
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edutech
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endpoint protection
Kaspersky has uncovered and patched a critical zero-day vulnerability in Google Chrome, enabling attackers to bypass sandbox protections via malicious links.
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Kaspersky expands global training with new Partner Locator

Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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edutech
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physical security
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cybersecurity
Kaspersky has enhanced its Partner Locator by adding Authorized Training Centers, boosting access for cybersecurity professionals to vital training worldwide.
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Cybercriminals shift focus to mobiles & cryptocurrencies

Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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malware
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endpoint protection
A recent Kaspersky report reveals a staggering rise in mobile banking malware, with incidents soaring 3.6 times in 2024 amidst escalating phishing and crypto scams.