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11 December 2024 Kaspersky’s detection systems discovered an average of 467,000 malicious files per day in 2024, marking a 14% increase compared to the previous year. Certain types of threats saw significant growth with experts reporting a 33% surge in Trojan...
10 December 2024 As the New Year approaches, many people will likely look to set health and fitness resolutions. For some, fitness apps are the go-to tool to support in tracking set goals and improve overall well-being. But given how these apps collect significant...
9 December 2024Companies are planning to increase their investments in information security against the background of growing financial losses from cyber incidents. This trend was revealed in the recent Kaspersky’s IT Security Economics report.
5 December 2024 Kaspersky has announced that it has joined the Global Alliance on Artificial Intelligence for Industry and Manufacturing (AIM Global), launched by the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO). This strategic collaboration reflects...
4 December 2024 According to Kaspersky survey*, nearly one third (27%) of surveyed parents in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region reported having conflicts with their children because of their children’s online life. Yet another 33% state that there...
4 December 2024 According to Kaspersky's latest report, artificial intelligence (AI) will become an integral part of daily life, while privacy concerns around biometric data and advanced technologies will take center stage in 2025. These forecasts are part of the...
3 December 2024 A recent Kaspersky study reveals that businesses are increasingly worried about the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in cyberattacks. According to the findings, 56% of surveyed companies in South Africa reported a rise in cyber incidents...
2 December 2024 Kaspersky found that a secure USB drive was compromised with malicious code injected into its access management software. This drive was developed by a government entity in Southeast Asia to securely store and transfer files between machines in...
27 November 2024 Kaspersky has recently assisted its partner law enforcement agencies INTERPOL and AFRIPOL in a joint effort to disrupt cybercrime across the African region. Dubbed “Serengeti,” the operation has led to the arrest of more than 1,000 individuals...
26 November 2024 Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has outlined their predictions for the 2025 advanced persistent threat (APT) landscape, highlighting significant shifts in cyber threats. These include the rise of hacktivist alliances, increased...
25 November 2024 On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Kaspersky has launched an Anti-stalking Awareness Guide — a new initiative engaging psychologists and victims of stalking. Combining expertise from multiple...
25 November 2024 As we approach the festive season holiday period, travel-related scams inevitably increase. Kaspersky, a global cybersecurity and digital privacy company, and LIFT, SA’s most flexible airline, provide a traveller’s guide to help you have an...
22 November 2024 Kaspersky is introducing a new feature in its mobile apps for Android – Who’s Spying on Me, extending its protection against digital stalking. In addition to stalkerware detection, the new feature provides protection from offline stalking by...
21 November 2024 According to a Kaspersky survey*, 17% of surveyed parents in South Africa reported having conflicts with their children because of their children’s online life. Yet another 23% state that there are no conflicts regarding this – but only as long as...
20 November 2024In 2024, cybercriminals launched over 38 million phishing attacks, impersonating major marketplaces, banks, and tech retailers. Stolen payment card data is actively traded on dark web forums, with prices ranging from $70 to $315 per set.
19 November 2024 To further enhance global efforts to combat cyber offenses, Kaspersky and AFRIPOL have signed a cooperation agreement in preventing and fighting cybercrime. Covering a period of five years, the document formalises and facilitates cooperation between...
18 November 2024 The recent 0.25% interest rate cut has seen a sense of cautious optimism in the local market. And with consumer inflation falling to 4.4% in August 2024, its lowest since April 2021, this could spark interest from first-time buyers to enter the...
15 November 2024 Kaspersky Global Research & Analysis Team analysed global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) equipment which is used across various industries around the world*. At the recent Security Analyst Summit, it was announced that almost 4,000 GNSS...
14 November 2024 In the Kaspersky Security Bulletin: Crimeware and financial cyberthreats in 2025 report, the company’s experts shared their vision for the financial cybersecurity landscape evolution in 2025. One of the trends indicated in the report is that as the...
12 November 2024 Kaspersky’s Global Emergency Response Team has identified a previously unseen ransomware strain in active use, deployed in an attack following the theft of employee credentials. The ransomware, dubbed “Ymir”, employs advanced stealth and encryption...
11 November 2024 As organisations face an increasing number of complex threats, APTs, and targeted attacks, Kaspersky has updated its Kaspersky Anti Targeted Attack (KATA). The upgraded platform now provides customers with a Network Detection and Response (NDR)...
8 November 2024 To reiterate its commitment to the highest standards of customer data security and secure software development, Kaspersky has successfully passed the Service Organisation Control (SOC 2) Type II audit for service organisations. The assessment...
7 November 2024 Kaspersky experts uncovered a new and ongoing malicious campaign that exploits popular software, such as Foxit PDF Editor, AutoCAD and JetBrains. The attackers employ stealer malware to capture victims' credit card information and details about...
6 November 2024 As a firm advocate for a collaborative approach to combatting cybercrime, Kaspersky has contributed to INTERPOL’s global Operation Synergia II aimed at disrupting cyberthreats such as targeted phishing, ransomware, and information stealers. The...