Ransomware attacks developed significantly in 2016, both in prevalence and sophistication, making it the threat of the year for businesses worldwide.
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Kaspersky Lab Creates Bug Bounty Program
Claims to be first time a security vendor has offered rewards for disclosures of vulnerabilities with its products
Security Firms And Police Fight Back Against Ransomware
No More Ransom offers decryption keys to encourage ransomware victims not to pay
Euro 2016 Doubles Cybersecurity Risks For Football Fans
New report highlights security dangers for businesses during major sporting events like Euro 2016
Criminal Marketplace Offers Cheap Server Access For Global Cyber-Attacks
Fancy a DDoS attack? Cybercrime marketplace offers access to compromised third party servers for just £4.23
Charging Phones In Public Is A Security Risk
Charging mobile devices using public sockets could be transmitting host of details, Kaspersky Lab warns
Rio 2016: Criminals Go For Gold With Olympic Ticket Scams
Kaspersky Lab report warns against Olympic tickets that seem too good to be true
Spam Emails Getting Nastier, Kaspersky Lab Warns
Spam levels are falling, but Kaspersky Lab says that malicious emails are increasingly becoming malicious and criminalised
Online Scams Leave One In Ten Out Of Pocket
Nearly half of consumers targeted by online scams in 2015, with one in ten losing money, Kaspersky report finds
Beware Of Bank Heists For The Digital Age
Kaspersky Lab’s Kirill Slavin takes a look at the tactics being used by some of the new generation of tech-savvy bank robbers
Kaspersky Lab Wants To Secure Your Wearables
New version of Kaspersky Internet Security for Android now covers smartwatches and other wearables
Android Trojan Triada Spotted In Wild By Kaspersky Lab
Secure your Android devices as Kaspersky spots stealthy, sophisticated Triada trojan in the wild
More Than Half Of World’s Emails Are Spam And Malware
Mobile devices are now a particular focus for criminals’ spam and malware attacks
Hackers Rob Millions From Dozens Of Banks
In 2015 hackers turned to hacking banks directly, rather than targeting end users, according to Kaspersky Lab
Skills, Strategy And Security: The Recipe To Tackle Cybercrime In 2016
Kaspersky Lab’s David Emm lays out his predictions for the security scene in 2016
Most DDoS Victims Think They Know Their Attackers
Nearly half of companies hit by DDoS attacks believe their competitors are responsible
Cybercriminals Cutting Malware “To Save Money”
2015 saw a major fall in malware, Kaspersky Labs reveals, as criminals change their tactics
Spam Targets Lonely Hearts And Tourists, Warns Kaspersky
Lonely tonight? Or fancy jetting off somewhere for free? Then beware of being duped by spam says Kaspersky
Mobile Malware Risk Is Greater Than Ever
Report from Kaspersky finds huge explosion in malware targeting smartphones and tablets in last few months
At The Tip Of The Spear: How To Make The Right IT Security Solution Choice For Your Business
Konstantin Voronokov from Kasperksy Lab tells us why SMBs need to understand and invest in security now more than ever
What Does First Major Attack On App Store Mean For Mobile Security?
Security experts share their view on the XcodeGhost App Store attack
Russian Hackers Piggyback Satellites To Steal Data
Kaspersky may have discovered Russian government spies using satellites
Big Migration: The Top IT Security Issues To Consider When Migrating To A New OS
With Windows 10 now out in the wild, Kaspersky Lab’s Kirill Slavin tells us what companies need to keep an eye on when updating to a new system
Kaspersky Denies ‘False Positive’ Campaign Against Rivals
Kaspersky Lab has denied a report that it manipulated antivirus data to harm competitors including Microsoft, Avast and AVG
Employees Just Don’t Care About Keeping Company Data Safe With BYOD
Kaspersky survey finds only one in ten workers bothering to keep work files safe from cyber attack
What Does The Security Industry Really Think About The Ashley Madison Hack?
TechWeekEurope collates the views of some of the technology industry’s biggest names
Criminals Target Windows Live ID Accounts
New scam uses Windows Live ID as bait to catch personal information stored in user profiles on services like Xbox LIVE, Zune, Hotmail, Outlook, MSN, Messenger and OneDrive.
Kaspersky Lab Opens European Research Hub In London
New Kaspersky research centre will play an integral role in providing real-time threat intelligence to customers and partners around the world
How To Explain Phishing To A Five-Year-Old
The definitive definition of phishing (not fishing) from the experts for the kids (and adults, too)
How To Explain Ransomware To A Five-Year-Old
The definitive definition of ransomware from the experts for the kids (and adults, too)