Tag: Kaspersky

Oldie but a goodie – Malware jumps onto thumb drives to spread itself

An advanced persistent threat campaign has been dubbed LuminousMoth by the researchers at Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team is using an old technique to spread malware.

Kaspersky’s VPN now makes it easier to get around streaming restrictions

Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection has been updated with better geo-restriction avoidance and a killswitch for its iOS app.

This free course will teach kids all about cybersecurity

Kaspersky and Skill Cup have partnered up to help the younger generation get a grip on cybersecurity.

Updates have become the prime excuse for missing meetings

Employees also install updates just to waste time according to Kaspersky.

Beware this phishing scheme that could instantly compromise your smartphone

A link sent as part of a phishing attempt could instantly compromise your device warns Kaspersky.

We need to talk about the 14 percent of South Africans still using Windows 7

Most concerning is the high number of SMEs and smaller businesses still using Windows 7, that reached its end of life in January 2020.

Kaspersky eyes African growth with new DataGroupIT partnership

Kaspersky announces partnership with distributor DataGroupIT to access new markets in Nigeria and Ghana.

Research reveals we are all painfully complacent when it comes to privacy

Whether it’s apps asking permission to use your webcam and microphone, or WhatsApp privacy policy update, we all need to start guarding our privacy a bit more aggressively.

Supposed COVID-19 vaccines for sale on the dark web for $250 – $1200

Kaspersky has also spotted fake vaccination certificates for sale on the dark web.

Kaspersky’s VPN Secure Connection now runs natively on M1 Macs

Kaspersky’s VPN solution will now run natively on Macs running the new M1 silicon.

Kaspersky discovers strange similarities between years old backdoor and Sunburst

The malware used in the SolarWinds supply chain attack could be related to a much older backdoor or it could be a simple red-herring designed to through researchers off of the scent.

Get a new identity for just R2455 on the darkweb

Kaspersky has analysed 10 darkweb marketplaces and forums to determine how much your data is worth to criminals.

Crypto, skimmers and extortion prime targets for cybercriminals in 2021

Kaspersky outlines how the financial sector will be targeted by cybercriminals in 2021.

Be wary of iPhone 12 pre-order schemes, warns Kaspersky

With plenty of interest in the iPhone, Kaspersky says consumers should be on the lookout for fraudulent pre-order schemes for the new device.

The average cost of banking fraud in SA during lockdown was R765

Fraudulent calls took place during office hours Monday to Thursday.

Blocking social websites at work may be giving cybercriminals a foot in the door

Balance, communication and education would do better than a blanket ban according to Kaspersky.

Meet MosaicRegressor a UEFI boot-kit that illustrates how far attackers will go

MosaicRegressor compromises your PC while it boots up and then downloads additional malware for attackers to exploit.

South Africa has become a prime target for cybercriminals

If your PC looks more like Times Square thanks to adware, you might have a serious problem on your hands.