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Kaspersky experts have identified a new malicious campaign targeting Linux systems, where threat actors deployed a backdoor - a type of Trojan - onto victims’ devices.

"This urgent need can drive IT security teams to look into using smart machines in augmenting their organisation's cyber defences."

"Users require a service to securely store and organise valuable and important information due to the growing number of accounts and data they generate."

Research on Digital Payments revealed that Android smartphone is the most used device for online financial transactions in the region.

A significant new revelation was the exposure of the long-running “Operation Triangulation” campaign involving the use of a previously unknown iOS malware platform.

Kaspersky’s latest statistics for Southeast Asia reveal that 43,445,502 phishing attempts were successfully blocked by Kaspersky Solutions in 2022.

The scheme showcases the ever-evolving tactics used by cybercriminals, reflecting cryptocurrency's increasing appeal.

The latest Kaspersky Threats to SMB report exposed an ongoing and troubling reality as cyber criminals continue to target SMBs with a range of sophisticated tactics.

Following the report on the Operation Triangulation campaign targeting iOS devices, Kaspersky experts are shedding light into the details about the spyware implant used during the attacks.

The Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence team presented a new study that reveals ransomware as the most widespread MaaS over the past seven years.

As the world continues to adapt to and evolve hybrid workspaces following the pandemic, the focus on finding solutions to maintain staff productivity is essential.

Kaspersky researchers have uncovered an ongoing mobile Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) campaign targeting iOS devices with previously unknown malware.

While some of these reasons may appear trivial, they are frequently encountered by Kaspersky experts during their incident response activities, the company states.

Kaspersky first publicly described Tomiris in September 2021, following the investigation of a DNS-hijack against a government organisation in the Commonwealth of Independent States.

It is very important for businesses to download the latest patch from Microsoft as soon as possible, and use other methods of protection.

In 2022 the number of cryptocurrency-related phishing attacks prevented by Kaspersky anti-phishing systems increased by 40% compared to the previous year.

An ongoing disruptive cryptocurrency theft campaign affecting more than 15,000 users across 52 countries has ben discovered by Kaspersky. 

The C-suite sometimes struggles to understand their IT security peers and are not always ready to show their confusion.

The increased complexity of IT infrastructure is a main factor driving cyber security spending for companies of all sizes.

The latest Kaspersky IT Security Economics Report revealed a growing demand among enterprises in SEA for outsourcing specific and key cybersecurity functions.

"Kaspersky leverages its patented threat intelligence platform and in-house team of researchers and analysts to support its MSS offering."

"Clear communication between a company's executives and IT security management is a prerequisite for corporate business security."

Kaspersky researchers have discovered that the advanced persistent threat actor BlueNoroff recently added sophisticated new malware strains to its arsenal.

Kaspersky predicts a shift in advanced persistent threat (APT) activity against industrial organisations and OT systems in new industries and locations.