Press Releases
12 September 2024 Kaspersky researchers have identified a macOS variant of the HZ Rat backdoor targeting users of WeChat and DingTalk, two popular Chinese messaging platforms. The malware, first detected on Windows systems, now threatens macOS, potentially enabling...
11 September 2024Kaspersky Extended Detection and Response (XDR) has received Leader status from ISG (Information Services Group) for the second year in a row, reaffirming its technological excellence and great capabilities to combat new and complex threats.
10 September 2024 The recent rapid proliferation and increased sophistication of Mallox ransomware signals a pressing demand for organizations to urgently bolster their defenses, protecting their digital assets and mitigating risks. To address this need, Kaspersky...
6 September 2024 As the international back-to-school season starts, Kaspersky's cybersecurity experts have detected a significant surge in fraudulent activities. Cybercriminals exploit academic topics, launching sophisticated phishing campaigns. However, Kaspersky...
5 September 2024 Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has discovered a new Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) campaign carried out by the Tropic Trooper group. This operation has been targeting a governmental entity in the Middle East for over a year,...
4 September 2024 The recent study titled “Excitement, Superstition, and Great Insecurity – How Global Consumers Engage with the Digital World” reveals that 66% of consumers surveyed in South Africa believe the identities of the deceased are particularly vulnerable...
29 August 2024Kaspersky has uncovered seven vulnerabilities, two of which could allow arbitrary code execution, in the widely used open-source projects Suricata and FreeRDP during pre-release penetration testing of the company's products.
28 August 2024 Remote work has become a new reality for many professionals. Employees, ranging from designers to accountants, often handle sensitive information, which presents a risk of compromise when operating outside an office environment. To help navigate...
27 August 2024 From smart watches and digital assistants to connected cars, web-enabled Internet of Things (IoT) devices and technologies are transforming daily life and industry. To ensure the integrity and safety of IoT systems, Kaspersky experts are...
26 August 2024 Google, Facebook, and Amazon are the most frequently targeted brands when it comes to phishing attacks, according to Kaspersky’s recent research among 25 popular global companies. Cybercriminals also heavily pursue the credentials and data of other...
22 August 2024 Attackers are increasingly targeting Windows by exploiting vulnerable drivers, according to Kaspersky experts. In the second quarter of 2024, the number of systems attacked using this technique increased by nearly 23% compared to the first quarter....
21 August 2024 Kaspersky has detected an online fraud campaign aimed at stealing cryptocurrency and sensitive information by exploiting popular topics such as web3, crypto, AI, online gaming, and beyond. Targeting individuals worldwide, the campaign is believed to...
20 August 2024 AI is becoming a new member of society according to results from a new Kaspersky survey titled ‘Excitement, Superstition and great Insecurity – How global Consumers engage with the Digital World’. The study also found that today artificial...
19 August 2024 Posting online is a valuable way to connect with others, and sharing photos helps maintain bonds with family and friends. However, it is essential to strike a balance between staying connected and oversharing. In honour of World Photography Day,...
14 August 2024 In the second quarter of 2024, Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) observed that, while some threat actors maintained their usual patterns, others have significantly updated their tools and broadened the scope of their activities....
13 August 2024 A new study by Kaspersky reveals a growing trend of "indirect prompt injection", a technique used to manipulate the outputs of large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and search chatbots powered by AI. While no instances of serious destructive...
12 August 2024 The threat of malicious Wi-Fi hotspots that intercept user data is nothing new, but fake Wi-Fi incidents have recently reached new heights. In a case from Australia, for example, a passenger was arrested for setting up fake Wi-Fi hotspots at the...
8 August 2024 With the number of global email users projected to grow to 4.73 billion by 2026, email has become one of the most important platforms for communication in the digital age. For many people, an email address is their main digital identity. Kaspersky...
6 August 2024 A new study by Kaspersky ‘Excitement, Superstition and great Insecurity – How global Consumers engage with the Digital World’ discloses controversial views among users regarding the protection of their personal information. For instance, 44% of...
31 July 2024 Kaspersky experts detected intensified scam activity, when cybercriminals tried to steal corporate email credentials by mimicking messages from a well-known logistics company. Attackers targeted organisations in various countries, including Russia,...
16 July 2024 According to the latest Kaspersky study, 46% of geo-distributed businesses surveyed in South Africa identified a disparity between the levels of cyber protection across all sites: 30% of these companies admitted this problem but didn't think it was...
9 July 2024 Researchers at Kaspersky keep a close eye on Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) and are observing 9 active threat actors that currently target organisations in Africa. Whilst these threat actors target a wide range of entities, Kaspersky researchers...
8 July 2024 Kaspersky is announcing the release of its upgraded iOS and Android mobile apps, with updates focusing on security, privacy and improved usability. Among new features available in the iOS app are the Security Scan button, Private Browsing option and...
3 July 2024 More than three quarters (85%) of geo-distributed companies in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region using container development methods experienced cybersecurity incidents in the last 12-months, according to the latest Kaspersky study....