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Threats of stalking and doxing still loom on dating apps

Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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While dating apps have become safer, they still pose significant risk to users, leaving them vulnerable to threats including cyberstalking and doxing.
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Fashion retailers have no reason to fear digitalisation

Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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commerce systems
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It isn't an either-or situation, and it can be a lot less complicated than you think, writes SHOPLINE Singapore general manager Jeff Lim.
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Employees fail to update devices, security vulnerabilities increase

Thu, 17th Jun 2021
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New study by Kaspersky reveals that IT departments aren't enforcing updates, leaving work devices vulnerable to cyberattacks.
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Kaspersky's VR simulation game allows executives to work as IT security specialists

Mon, 14th Jun 2021
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Kaspersky has created a VR game where executives can work as information security specialists, giving them a better understanding of cybersecurity. .
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2020 most productive year for Ransomware 2.0

Fri, 28th May 2021
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2020 was a highly productive year for Ransomware 2.0 in Asia Pacific, with REvil and JSWorm resurfacing as major threats, according to Kaspersky.
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Kaspersky finds 1 in 5 employees pretend their devices are updating to avoid work calls

Fri, 28th May 2021
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software updates
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Kaspersky finds that 21% of employees surveyed say they have pretended their devices were installing updates to avoid attending a call or meeting.
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Ransomware attackers bolder than ever

Tue, 18th May 2021
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Ransomware ecosystem is complex with various actors involved, says cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. Educating ourselves is key to fighting them.
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Security at risk as PC users continue to use end-of-life Windows 7

Tue, 11th May 2021
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Almost a quarter of PC users are still using the outdated Windows 7 operating system, leaving them vulnerable to cyberattacks, according to Kaspersky.
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Kaspersky launches new course to defend users against doxing

Tue, 27th Apr 2021
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cybersecurity
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education, learning & training
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Kaspersky launches free online course to educate on dangers of doxing, emphasizing the need for digital security.
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Targeted ransomware attacks on the rise, Kaspersky finds

Tue, 27th Apr 2021
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Ransomware attacks on high profile victims has grown nearly eightfold from 2019 to 2020, according to new research from Kaspersky.
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Blockchain-based voting on the rise, driven by COVID-19 lockdowns

Mon, 19th Apr 2021
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polytechnics
Blockchain-based voting on the Polys platform tripled during lockdown, with educational entities and NGOs leading the surge.
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Kaspersky discovers zero-day exploit in Desktop Window Manager

Mon, 19th Apr 2021
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While analysing the CVE-2021-1732 exploit, Kaspersky experts found another such zero-day exploit and reported it to Microsoft.
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Data transparency increasingly important, Kaspersky study states

Mon, 12th Apr 2021
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data breach
Half of consumers would abandon an online service provider after a data breach, while 63% fear their data being sold to a third party, according to Kaspersky.
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Over half of ransomware victims pay up - but does it work?

Fri, 9th Apr 2021
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Over half of ransomware victims paid the ransom in 2020, but it didn't guarantee the return of their data, warns Kaspersky.
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Advanced threat actors engaged in cyberespionage up their game

Thu, 8th Apr 2021
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cyber espionage
Advanced threat actors engaged in cyberespionage in the Asia Pacific have upped their game in a new campaign, according to Kaspersky.
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2020 sees a global shift in financial malware threats

Wed, 7th Apr 2021
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financial results
The financial threat landscape experienced a game-changing pandemic year, according to a new report from Kaspersky.
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Financial malware activity dropped in 2020 as creators honed their wares

Tue, 6th Apr 2021
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fintech
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email security
Cybercriminals used the time to plan more malicious propagation techniques, both new and evolved from previous methods.
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Stalkerware remains significant problem throughout COVID-19 lockdowns

Tue, 2nd Mar 2021
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stalkerware
Stalkerware continues to be a major issue globally, affecting over 50,000 users in 2020, according to Kaspersky.
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Kaspersky ranked number one in channel partner satisfaction

Mon, 1st Mar 2021
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partner programmes
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report
Kaspersky ranked number one in channel satisfaction, receiving the highest overall rating of 87.8% in the Canalys Worldwide Vendor Benchmark.
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Women in tech: Equality journey not over

Tue, 23rd Feb 2021
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Over half of women in tech have seen improvements in gender equality, but there is still work to be done, according to a report by Kaspersky.