Tag: Kaspersky
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Kaspersky Next: our new portfolio
Kaspersky Blog – 4.10.24 As the threat landscape constantly changes — so do corporate security needs in response. Just a decade ago, the only tool required to protect a company against most cyberattacks was an endpoint protection platform (EPP). Since then, attackers’ methods have grown ever more sophisticated — to the point where simply scanning workstations…
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Hackers disrupt Apex Legends esports tournament
Kaspersky Blog – 4.3.24 The esports industry is booming: prize pools for top tournaments have long surpassed $10 million, with peak online viewership exceeding one million. This naturally attracts hackers, who typically either steal game source-code or target individual gamers. Recently, cyberattacks have gone beyond the pale: hackers disrupted a major Apex Legends tournament. Source: Hackers disrupt Apex Legends esports…
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GoFetch: Apple CPU encryption hack
Kaspersky Blog – 3.29.24 In mid-March, researchers from several U.S. universities published a paper demonstrating a hardware vulnerability in Apple’s “M” series CPUs. These CPUs, based on the ARM architecture and designed by Apple, power most of its newer laptops and desktops, as well as some iPad models. The issue could potentially be exploited to break encryption…
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What commercial spyware is, and what different types there are
Kaspersky Blog – 3.22.24 Commercial spyware has of late been making the headlines with increasing frequency. And we’re not just talking about media channels dedicated to IT or cybersecurity; reports on commercial spyware have been appearing regularly in mainstream media for some time now. Source: What commercial spyware is, and what different types there are
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What is SIM swapping, and how does it threaten business?
Kaspersky Blog – 3.18.24 Today’s topic is SIM swap fraud, aka SIM swapping. This attack method is far from new but remains a live threat because of how effective it is. SIM swapping attacks pose a serious danger to business because they enable threat actors to gain access to corporate communications, accounts, and sensitive information…
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How cybercriminals scam women ahead of March 8
Kaspersky Blog – 3.7.24 Taking place every year on March 8 in many countries across the world, International Women’s Day is celebrated differently depending on the country: in some it’s a national holiday; in others it’s not a holiday but still widely observed. But what’s the same everywhere is that it’s a day when everyone’s…
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Protecting surveillance cameras and smart doorbells from intruders
Kaspersky Blog – 3.5.24 Recently, the Edina Police Department (Minneapolis, U.S.A.) issued a remarkable warning to residents. Following the investigation of nine apartment burglaries, the police concluded that thieves were disrupting the Wi-Fi connection in the apartments. They did this to prevent the home’s smart surveillance cameras from alerting the owners of the danger and transmitting video…
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Apple has released a new way to protect instant messaging in iMessage
Kaspersky Blog – 2.23.24 The widespread use of quantum computers in the near future may allow hackers to decrypt messages that were encrypted with classical cryptography methods at astonishing speed. Apple has proposed a solution to this potential problem: after the next update of their OSes, conversations in iMessage will be protected by a new post-quantum cryptographic…
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Secure AI usage both at home and at work
Kaspersky Blog – 2.14.24 AI tools can be seen everywhere — from operating systems and office suites to image editors and chats. How do you use ChatGPT, Bard, and the many add-ons to these without jeopardizing your digital security? Source: Secure AI usage both at home and at work
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What kind of education does a cybersecurity specialist need?
Kaspersky Blog – 2.7.24 The labor market has long experienced a shortage of cybersecurity experts. Often, companies in need of information-security specialists can’t find any – at least, those with specialized formal education and the necessary experience. In order to understand how important it is for a company to have specialists with a formal education…