Kaspersky
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Too boring to hack? A third of millennials think they’re too mundane to be the victim of cybercrime
Online security tops the charts as the most important factor for millennials looking to find their ‘Digital Comfort Zones’ at home, despite the fact that over a third of them (37%) think they’re boring to be the victim of cybercrime,… Continue reading
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Lessons from the $81M Cyberheist: Threat data is key to fend off future cyberattacks against banks in SEA
Amidst the increased use of online banking and e-wallet in the region fuelled by the pandemic, Kaspersky reminds banks and financial services in Southeast Asia (SEA) to learn from the lessons of previous cyberattacks like the costly $81M cyberheist incident… Continue reading
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Cybercriminals take advantage of the streaming wars to attack users
When it comes to disguising malicious files under the names of popular streaming platforms and their content, cybercriminals most frequently use Netflix and The Mandalorian (a Disney + original) as a lure. Between January 2019 and April 8, 2020, more… Continue reading
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Recursive malvertising: over one thousand URLs for sale redirect users to blacklisted pages—including malicious ones
Kaspersky researchers have uncovered more than a thousand inactive domains that, when visited, redirect the visitors to unwanted URLs as a way to turn a profit. Many of these second-stage pages were detected as malicious. When companies stop paying for… Continue reading
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Parents in APAC hide their private data from their kids more than cybercriminals
Singapore-based psychologist suggests “collectivistic attitude” of moms and dads in the region makes them keep confidential matters to their kids for the sake of respect and reputation. Online users are well aware that kids can be naughty and hide their… Continue reading
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Mobile threats distributed under the guise of porn content doubled in 2019
Self-isolation has prompted changes to many aspects of everyday life. With ‘stay at home – stay safe’ being the new motto for 2020, and adult content platforms experiencing an influx of visitors, security risks in this field have never been… Continue reading
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Secure your SMBs: Tips on how to fend off dangerous phishing emails
The COVID-19 pandemic is not totally over, but shelter-in-place orders gradually are. Starting this month, many countries in Southeast Asia are gradually lifting their different forms of lockdown. Some companies are ready to use their well-designed business continuity plans, but those are going to be a very small… Continue reading
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Time to put the toys away: kids have spent less time on computer games during the pandemic
Following the introduction of restrictions around the world due to the coronavirus threat, people’s usual online behavior has changed, not only among adults, but also among children. According to a new Kaspersky study, kids have paid less attention to computer games in… Continue reading
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The rise of adware: Kaspersky found three compromised popular mobile apps in three months
Adware – a form of unwanted software that displays ads to users – has been one of the most popular not-a-virus threats for years. The monetization methods used in such software can pose a threat to users, and yet bring… Continue reading
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The Secret is Out: 4-in-10 online users in APAC faced private data leak
A recent survey conducted by global cybersecurity company Kaspersky has revealed that 40% of consumers from the Asia Pacific (APAC) have faced incidents where their private information was accessed by someone who did not have their consent. This is while more than 5-in-10 online users… Continue reading
