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Cyber threats surge in SEA: Kaspersky detects 13 million attacks

Kaspersky reported a sharp rise in web threats facing Southeast Asian businesses in 2023, with over 13 million incidents, highlighting critical vulnerabilities and the need for stronger cybersecurity measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024

Firewalls

Kaspersky thwarts 61m Bruteforce attacks firms in 2023

Kaspersky successfully defended Southeast Asian businesses from over 61m Bruteforce cyber-attacks in 2023, with Vietnam suffering most heavily.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024

Ransomware

Ransomware threats escalating in Southeast Asia – report

Escalation in targeted ransomware threats impacts businesses across Southeast Asia, with over 287,000 incidents detected in 2023 alone.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024

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Storage

56% of geo-distributed firms to shift to container tech

Kaspersky's study reveals that 56% of geographically distributed companies plan to adopt container development in the next two years for greater portability and consistency.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Jun 2024

Virtual Private Networks

Kaspersky updates mobile apps with enhanced security & UX features

Kaspersky has launched upgraded iOS and Android apps, enhancing security and privacy features to meet the growing cybersecurity needs of mobile users.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024

Firewalls

Kaspersky study reveals cybersecurity gaps in global companies

Kaspersky's latest study reveals 62% of geo-distributed companies face cybersecurity disparities between HQ and branches, raising significant operational risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024

Firewalls

APAC companies face rising cyber threats in container use

Study reveals 89% of APAC geo-distributed firms using container development faced cybersecurity breaches last year, leading to data leaks, financial losses, and eroded customer trust.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st May 2024

Phishing

Kaspersky report: 42% of cyberattacks target public-facing apps

Kaspersky's 2023 Incident Response report reveals that 42.37% of cyberattacks exploit public-facing applications, highlighting critical vulnerabilities in such online platforms.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 27th May 2024

Firewalls

Kaspersky improves response time for high-severity incidents

Kaspersky has achieved a 17% faster response to high-severity incidents, now averaging 36.37 minutes, thanks to improvements in their MDR Analyst report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024

Cybersecurity

Kaspersky study highlights gaps in educators' cybersecurity skills

A Kaspersky study reveals significant gaps in cybersecurity skills among APAC educators, stressing the need for better training and awareness initiatives.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024

Ransomware

Kaspersky report reveals ransomware accounts for a third of attacks

Kaspersky's 2023 report reveals ransomware now accounts for a third of all cyber incidents, with a 71% rise in known victims and sophisticated attacks on key sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024

Cybersecurity

Alarming data reveals 32 million password attacks in 2023

Kaspersky's annual report reveals an alarming spike, with more than 32 million attempts by cybercriminals to crack passwords reported in 2023.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 7th May 2024

Cybersecurity

Govt sector leads in daily high-severity cyber incidents in 2023

Kaspersky's 2023 MDR Analyst Report reveals a daily trend of over two high-severity cybersecurity incidents, with the government sector being the most affected.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024

Ransomware

Kaspersky boosts email security features after 77% of firms hit by cyber attacks

Kaspersky has unveiled an advanced update to its Security for Mail Server solution, spurred by research showing 77% of businesses experiencing a cyber incident in the last two years.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2024

Platform-as-a-Service

Telegram users targeted in cryptocurrency scam, Kaspersky reports

As Telegram's cryptocurrency, Toncoin, gains popularity, Kaspersky researchers warn of a scam exploiting users through false 'earning programs', causing irreversible losses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Understanding the key to boosting cybersecurity habits: Kaspersky study

Understanding the severity of poor cyber hygiene drives people towards positive online behaviour, states a white paper by Kaspersky and the Singapore Institute of Technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024

Ransomware

Kaspersky illuminates LockBit ransomware group's advanced tactics

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky uncovers advanced methods used by ransomware group LockBit, highlighting the use of custom, easy-to-use tools for frequent, damaging cyber attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024

Virtual Private Networks

Kaspersky's VPN outshines peers in AV-TEST's independent evaluation

Kaspersky's VPN service lauded by AV-TEST for superior performance, highlighting a significant 355% boost in upload speeds for international connections and robust streaming features.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024

Cybersecurity

Data-stealing malware affects nearly 10m devices in 2023

Data-stealing malware infected 10 million devices in 2023, pilfering an average of 51 login credentials per device, according to a Kaspersky study.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Apr 2024

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Encryption

New UK cybersecurity law takes effect amid evolving threats

The UK's Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act has now become fully operational, enforcing digital security requirements within the telecommunication sector, amid doubts over its adequacy to address evolving cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024