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IT Threat Evolution in Q1 2013: New Incidents and Old Suspects

2013-05-20T03:08:00

In their latest report, the experts at Kaspersky Lab analyzed the development of IT threats in the first quarter of 2013

Kaspersky Lab balances Application Freedom with Corporate Security Essentials at Gartner Application Architecture Development and Integration Summit

2013-05-17T05:48:00

Corporate security, experts and caviar tasting at the Gartner Application Architecture Development and Integration Summit for CIOs and IT leaders

57 per cent of companies fail to control applications used by employees

2013-05-17T05:45:00

Abingdon, UK, 17th May 2013 – 57 per cent of companies do not use any specific tools for application control, according to a survey conducted by Kaspersky Lab in collaboration with B2B International. Restricting the launch of third-party applications enhances the security of corporate workstations and increases employee efficiency, yet the research reveals 17 percent of companies have no interest in using new application control technologies or even aren’t aware of them.It is a similar story when it comes to connecting external devices and data carriers: only 44 per cent of companies pay enough attention to this issue and deploy device control tools, while 17 per cent of companies aren’t aware of device control tools or have no interest in using them. Meanwhile, malware distributed through USB carriers represents a continuous threat: in 2012 alone, Kaspersky Lab security solutions prevented more than 3 billion local infection attempts. Moreover, giving employees total freedom to connect any external device to the corporate network increases the probability of data leakage.Cybercriminals have plenty of tricks up their sleeves for infecting a system, such as passing malware off as a popular application. This means that when an employee tries to run the application, the whole

30 per cent of companies worldwide don’t use client management tools

2013-05-02T09:41:00

According to the results of research conducted by B2B International and Kaspersky Lab in November 2012, 30 per cent of companies worldwide do not use modern automated client management tools

Kaspersky Lab Dynamic Whitelist technology gets ‘Approved Whitelisting Service’ certificate from AV-TEST

2013-04-25T06:07:00

Kaspersky Lab Dynamic Whitelist technology showed high levels of quality, speed and reliability when scrutinised by AV-TEST

Kaspersky Lab: Ferrari’s Choice for IT Security

2013-04-24T10:17:00

Abingdon, April 24, 2013 - Kaspersky Lab, an official sponsor of Scuderia Ferrari, is pleased to announce that it is becoming the IT security provider of choice to the world-renowned brand.Kaspersky Lab has been sponsoring Ferrari since 2010. With each year the partnership has grown, and Kaspersky Lab’s branding has appeared on Ferrari’s F1 cars for three consecutive seasons. 2013 brings a new strategic level to the partnership between the two companies: following a new five-year commercial agreement signed in April 2013, Ferrari is now a customer of Kaspersky Lab, receiving total endpoint IT security from the protection specialists.In cooperation with the Ferrari ICT department, Kaspersky Lab has tailored an endpoint solution that meets Ferrari’s specific needs. This solution has been developed after six months of rigorous compliance testing and benchmarking against other IT Security providers. The Kaspersky endpoint solution is being installed on around 4,000 computers and a further installation will be rolled out over the next year to further additional devices to cover in effect, Ferrari’s entire application landscape.“Although from a very different industry, Kaspersky Lab is linked to Ferrari by two key things - a quest for maximum speed and the drive to find synergies. We’re like

Eugene Kaspersky to discuss growing cyberthreats and the evolution of targeted attacks at Infosecurity Europe 2013

2013-04-22T12:19:00

Abingdon, UK, 22nd April 2013 - Kaspersky Lab today announced that its founder and CEO, Eugene Kaspersky, will deliver a speech at Infosecurity Europe 2013. During his presentation, Eugene, a world authority on cybersecurity, will share his expert insight into thenature oftargeted cyberattacks on critical businessesandinfrastructure, and will present his vision for completely new approaches that need to be applied in combatting threats. Open to all delegates, Eugene’s speech will run from 12 noon to 12.25 on 23 April in the Business Strategy Theatre at Earls Court - the first of the three days of the exhibition. Kaspersky Lab will also be showcasing its full range of award-winning business security software solutions on stand E41, as well as, for the first time at Infosecurity, its consumer security portfolio. Inducted to the Infosecurity Europe Hall of Fame back in 2010, Eugene Kaspersky is one of the globe’s top antivirus experts, with over 20 years of experience in the information security field. Commenting on the upcoming event, Eugene Kaspersky said: “Infosecurity is a vital meeting of industry minds. It brings together many influential players from the world of security and helps to both alert and advise IT decision makers on their security policies - something

Kaspersky Lab enhances its protection for virtual machines with cloud technologies and safeguards against network attacks

2013-04-22T02:00:00

Kaspersky Security for Virtualization 2.0, optimized for VMware environments, protects virtual machines against new threats and network intrusion attempts. Kaspersky Lab presents Kaspersky Security for Virtualization 2.0, the latest version of its security solution for virtual machines using the VMware platform. Integration with new features in VMware’s vCloud Networking and Security means the new solution now offers additional functionality to detect and protect against network intrusions.

Spam in March 2013: Spammers share Hugo Chavez’s legacy

2013-04-18T01:00:00

Fraudsters alerted to Latin America in wake of Hugo Chavez death

Kaspersky Lab Presents World’s First Anti-Malware Product for UEFI

2013-04-17T10:34:00

The new solution prevents stealth malware code execution in UEFI-enabled computers

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2013 Earns Advanced+ Rating in AV-Comparatives’ File Detection Test of Malicious Software

2013-04-16T03:02:00

Kaspersky Lab product boasted high detection rate and maintained its characteristically low level of false positives

Cybercriminal Organisation “Winnti” Compromises Gaming Companies’ Systems, Steals Intellectual Property and Digital Certificates for Malicious Use

2013-04-15T04:02:00

Today Kaspersky Lab’s team of experts published a detailed research report that analyses a sustained cyberespionage campaign conducted by the cybercriminal organisation known as “Winnti.”According to Kaspersky Lab’s report, the Winnti group has been attacking companies in the online gaming industry since 2009 and is currently still active. The group’s objectives are stealing digital certificates signed by legitimate software vendors in addition to intellectual property theft, including the source code of online game projects. The first incident that drew attention to the Winnti group’s malicious activities occurred in the autumn of 2011, when a malicious Trojan was detected on a large number of end-user computers across the globe. The clear link between all of the infected computers is that that they were used to play a popular online game. Shortly after the incident, details emerged that the malicious program which had infected the users’ computers was part of a regular update from the gaming company’s official server. Infected users and members of the gaming community suspected the computer game publisher was installing the malware to spy on its customers. However, it later became clear that the malicious program was installed on the players’ computers by accident, and the cybercriminals were actually

Kaspersky Security Scan finds malware that other AVs miss

2013-04-10T04:50:00

Kaspersky Lab advises users of other vendors’ solutions to run an extra scan on their computers

65 per cent of companies using client management tools put their data at risk due to haphazard patch management

2013-04-09T10:26:00

Abingdon, UK, 9th April 2013 - Although there are dedicated technologies which can automatically download and install updates, these are rarely used – even by companies that have implemented client system management tools. Only 35 per cent of all companies automatically install updates, according to a November 2012 study by market research specialists B2B International. Meanwhile, cybercriminals often use unpatched vulnerabilities in outdated software to penetrate a company’s IT infrastructure.Cybercriminals use a popular tool – exploits – to achieve these goals. Exploits are malicious objects that use vulnerabilities in operating systems and applications to infect computers. These exploits are often used to launch attacks on companies since even corporate security solutions often struggle to detect and destroy them. A good way to forestall threats is to eliminate vulnerabilities as fast as possible by installing software patches. However, it can be difficult for many companies to install updates promptly on a large number of workstations.In November 2012, B2B International surveyed over 5,000 high-ranking IT managers working for different companies all over the world on behalf of Kaspersky Lab. Among other questions, the study asked about the use of any technology to automatically install updates on corporate workstations. The findings were surprising:

Kaspersky Lab patents advanced method to accelerate operating system emulation

2013-04-04T12:30:00

Data architecture significantly reduces time required to create virtual environment and analyse behaviour of malware

41 per cent of companies make prevention of data leaks a priority

2013-04-02T01:23:00

Businesses look towards encryption to protect sensitive data

Kaspersky Lab identifies first targeted attack utilising malware for Android devices

2013-03-26T07:14:00

First serious targeted attack on mobile devices staged by Chinese-speaking authors - designed to steal contacts, messages and other information from mobile devices of Uyghur activists

Kaspersky Security Scan detects active infections on computers protected by other vendors

2013-03-25T03:40:00

Infections went undetected by anti-malware solutions on a significant number of Windows computers

Kaspersky Lab technologies reviewed by 451 Research Independent analysts discuss Kaspersky Lab’s strengths and opportunities in corporate security market

2013-03-25T03:32:00

Abingdon, UK, 25th March 2013 - Kaspersky Lab has announced that 451 Research, which analyses the business of IT innovation, has issued a report on Kaspersky Lab’s protection technologies and products. 451 Research analysts noted Kaspersky Lab’s commitment to developing all its technologies in-house and its single interface management system.New solutions, often highly specialised, are continually appearing on the corporate IT security market. In addition to standard anti-malware software, modern corporate security solutions include data encryption, protection against data leakage, application control, centralised administration of the corporate network and other similar technologies.This surge of new technologies demands integration in a single product. Most large security vendors expand their technology portfolios by acquiring smaller companies. But the integration of the new technology into existing solutions is often piecemeal at best, far from a user-friendly product with centralised access to the whole corporate network. Unlike most of its competitors, Kaspersky Lab invests in its own development rather than buying third-party technologies. This enables Kaspersky Lab solutions to be highly integrated.“Eugene Kaspersky and his team have taken their same methodology of internal development, single agent offering and whitelist protection to build one product to rule them all (endpoints, including smartphones and tablets). The

Spam in February 2013: Spammers get back to work

2013-03-22T05:06:00

After a lull of several months spammers stepped up their activity in February. According to Kaspersky Lab data, the proportion of spam in email traffic grew by nearly 13 percentage points and averaged 71% for the month, higher than the average for January and the last three months of 2012

Kaspersky Lab Named a ‘Leader’ in IDC MarketScape: Western European Enterprise Endpoint Security 2012

2013-03-22T03:29:00

Abingdon, UK, 22nd March 2013 – Kaspersky Lab is proud to announce that it has been named a leader in the recent IDC MarketScape: Western Europe Enterprise Endpoint Security 2012 Vendor Analysis (doc #IS01V, March 2013).Kaspersky Lab’s main areas of strength, according to IDC, are the company’s strong focus on endpoint security, highly developed management features, constant support for all types of endpoint device, a highly skilled organisation that responds quickly to malware, a wide range of device control and encryption capabilities, and a flexible pricing strategy.The IDC report said: “The company has delivered notable growth over the past decade to the SMB and enterprise markets through its suites of targeted endpoint security solutions. Kaspersky Lab continues to focus on organic growth and innovation as a key differentiator to the M&A activity that other security vendors are initiating. The latest Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business (KESB) platform demonstrates the company's ability to develop issues-based offerings challenging resource, management and cost complexities in this category.”*Alexander Erofeev, Kaspersky Lab’s Chief Marketing Officer, commented: “The B2B market is key strategic growth areas for Kaspersky Lab’s immediate future development. In January 2013 we have launched our new flagship B2B solution Kaspersky Endpoint Security for

New Kaspersky Lab technology optimises PC resources

2013-03-20T10:06:00

Advanced system analyses “junk” and helps PCs attain maximum efficiency

35% of companies do not use encryption to safeguard business data

2013-03-14T08:29:00

Abingdon, UK, 14th March 2013 - A Kaspersky Lab survey in association with B2B International has revealed that a significant number of companies do not pay enough attention to corporate information security practices. The survey, conducted in November 2012, polled over 5,000 senior IT managers worldwide. It found that 35 per cent of companies expose corporate data to unauthorised access by failing to use encryption technologies.Corporate espionage and accidental data leaks pose a serious threat to any business. But many companies are still reluctant to protect critical information by implementing security software.According to B2B International data, File and Folder Level Encryption (FLE), capable of reliably protecting business-critical files and folders, and Full Disk Encryption (FDE), which hides the contents of an entire hard drive, including temporary files, is used by around half of all companies worldwide. For these organisations, any information falling into the hands of cybercriminals will take a considerable, often prohibitive, amount of time and computer power to decrypt.However, despite these obvious benefits, 34 per cent of companies do not use FLE and 17 per cent have no plans to do so in the future. The figures for FDE are similar: 36 per cent and 18 per cent

Use of Online Shopping and Banking Soars, yet Consumers Fail to Protect Credit Cards from Online Fraud

2013-03-14T04:53:00

Kaspersky Lab launches PURE 3.0 Total Security to safeguard users’ identity, passwords, money and digital assets online

Kaspersky Lab launches remote set-up service to make security even easier for home PC users

2013-03-12T03:17:00

Lack of confidence in IT skills no longer a barrier to protection as Kaspersky Lab experts can install new security software over-the-air

Kaspersky Lab Named SC Magazine’s 2013 Excellence Award Winner for Best SME Security Solution

2013-03-05T06:32:00

Abingdon, March 5th, 2013 – Kaspersky Labhas been named the 2013 SC Magazine Awards Excellence Award winner for outstanding leadership and achievement in information security.Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Businessis recognized in the “Best SME Security Solution” category, which acknowledges companies with superior security products that help customers tackle today’s most pressing information-technology (IT) challenges. The award was presented at the 16th annual SC Magazine Awards U.S. Ceremony held February 26, 2013 in San Francisco, in conjunction with the annual RSA Conference.The SC Magazine Awards are the security industry’s most prestigious accolade, awarded only to the most impressive companies in the security industry.“This honor from one of the IT Security industry’s most respected editorial organizations is a tremendous accomplishment, and is a significant milestone in the history of Kaspersky Lab,” said Steve Orenberg, President, Kaspersky Lab North America. “Our tireless team of security experts has worked hard to give our customers the very best combination of visibility, control, and protection, and this recognition from SC Magazine is the latest example of our hard work paying off. Kaspersky Lab will celebrate this win throughout 2013, and we’re looking forward to defending our title in 2014.”The 2013 Excellence Award winners were chosen by

The Kaspersky 7 Volcanoes Expedition: Second Summit Conquered

2013-03-01T10:47:00

Abingdon, UK, 1st March 2013 -Kaspersky Lab continues to support and inspire Olga Rumyantseva, a Russian mountaineer committed to ascending the highest volcano in each of the world’s seven continents within just one year.Today, Olga successfully finished her solo climb of the second volcano, Kilimanjaro (preceded by Mount Sidley in Antarctica). It took her just four days to reach the top of the highest peak in Africa (5895 meters) despite unfavorable weather conditions with high humidity and a temperature of about 0º Celsius. Olga reached the summit on February 28, at 4am UK time.Olga has already shared her first impressions of the climb: “I completed this task even faster than I had planned, though it was more challenging than the first volcano. The Kaspersky 7 Volcanoes Expedition schedule is very tight and I don’t have much time to recover in between. But I’m as determined as ever, and with the support, inspiration and values of Kaspersky Lab behind me, I know I can overcome any obstacles.”Kaspersky Lab is providing Olga with everything she needs for the expedition and also invites her followers to track her progress on Facebook and take part in a contest to win a dream trip for

Kaspersky Lab contributes into mobile media and entertainment industry development

2013-03-01T10:23:00

1st March 2013, Abingdon, UK - Kaspersky Lab has become a member of the MEF, the global trade association for mobile content and commerce. The company announced its membership on February 27 during Mobile World Congress 2013 at the MEF Breakfast Briefing on Consumer Trust in Apps which was dedicated to Security & Privacy. MEF membership allows Kaspersky Lab to closely cooperate with the leading global players of the mobile market and contribute into the growth of the industry.Kirill Zelensky, Kaspersky Lab’s Global Business Development Director, Mobile, said: “I am pleased that Kaspersky Lab joined the MEF. Security and mobile device management have recently become a key issue for the mobile industry: both companies and personal users need to protect their devices, securing their personal and corporate data. Kaspersky Lab has vast experience in this field and I believe this is an important opportunity to share this expertise with the leading players in the mobile industry.”Rimma Perelmuter, CEO, MEF commented: “Our mission is to support our members across the global mobile ecosystem. Consumer Trust is a critical issue for the industry; 35 per cent of consumers in MEF’s latest study cited Trust as a barrier to purchasing more on mobile.

New threat actors combine sophisticated “Old School” malware writing skills with newly advanced exploits in Adobe Reader to collect geopolitical intelligence from high profile targets

2013-02-27T02:46:00

Abingdon, UK, 27th February 2013 – Today Kaspersky Lab’s team of experts published a new research report that analysed a series of security incidents involving the use of the recently discovered PDF exploit in Adobe Reader (CVE-2013-6040) and a new, highly customised malicious program known as MiniDuke. The MiniDuke backdoor was used to attack multiple government entities and institutions worldwide during the past week. Kaspersky Lab’s experts, in partnership with CrySys Lab, analysed the attacks in detail and published their findings.According to Kaspersky Lab’s analysis, a number of high profile targets have already been compromised by the MiniDuke attacks, including government entities in Ukraine, Belgium, Portugal, Romania, the Czech Republic and Ireland. In addition, a research institute, two think tanks, and healthcare provider in the United States were also compromised, as was a prominent research foundation in Hungary.“This is a very unusual cyberattack,” said Eugene Kaspersky, Founder and CEO of Kaspersky Lab. “I remember this style of malicious programming from the end of the 1990s and the beginning of the 2000s. I wonder if these types of malware writers, who have been in hibernation for more than a decade, have suddenly awoken and joined the sophisticated group of threat actors

Kaspersky Lab to protect new Yandex.Store app store

2013-02-26T04:47:00

Abingdon, UK, 26th February 2013 -Kaspersky Lab has today announced a new stage in its cooperation with Yandex, Russia’s biggest Internet company. As part of its ongoing partnership, Yandex has chosen Kaspersky Lab to secure its new Yandex.Store app store for Android-based devices.The dedicated antivirus engine in Kaspersky Anti-Virus SDK provides comprehensive protection against malware, including viruses, Trojans, worms, rootkits, spyware and adware. Before an Android application appears in Yandex.Store, it is scanned by Kaspersky Lab’s integrated antivirus engine. If malicious code is detected in an app, Yandex rejects the posting and notifies the developer accordingly.“With Kaspersky Lab’s integrated protection users can be sure that an app downloaded from Yandex.Store is safe for their mobile devices,” said Petr Merkulov, Chief Product Officer, Kaspersky Lab. “However, we should remember that virus writers not only attack users via application stores. That’s why every Android smartphone or tablet user should seriously consider dedicated protection that can secure their gadget while browsing the Internet, scan all incoming messages and any downloaded files, and that can even help out if the device is lost or stolen”.According to Kaspersky Lab data for 2012, the Android operating system has been attracting increasing attention from malware developers. The platform’s

MWC 2013: Kaspersky Lab unveils its latest corporate solution featuring Mobile Device Management functionality – Kaspersky Security for Mobile

2013-02-26T04:32:00

Abingdon, UK, 26th February 2013 -Kaspersky Lab has today unveiled its latest Kaspersky Security for Mobile solution amid a discussion of business mobile security at mobile World Congress. The mobile industry’s largest annual show was the perfect venue to discuss the need for businesses to protect their data in a modern environment, where smartphones are increasingly usurping the laptop as a fully functional piece of professional kit.The number of threats for mobile devices continues to grow at a rapid pace. The number of malicious programs for the Android platform grew from a few isolated samples in early 2011 to more than 40,000 by the end of 2012. What is even more alarming for businesses is that the authors of highly sophisticated attacks like Red October are also targeting data stored on mobile devices.Denis Maslennikov, Senior Malware Analyst, Kaspersky Lab, commented: “We are observing two key security trends in mobile security. First, mobile cybercrime has become truly international. Second, we now have evidence that data on mobiles is also targeted by highly professional cybercriminals responsible for the most sophisticated operations against governments and businesses.”The problem of lost or stolen mobile devices is as dangerous as malware attacks in the modern corporate

Kaspersky Mobile Security protects smartphone users against malware, online threats, SMS phishing and device theft

2013-02-25T04:38:00

Kaspersky Lab enhances mobile security features with majority now available for free

Kaspersky Lab announces Facebook contest in conjunction with The Kaspersky 7 Volcanoes Expedition

2013-02-20T03:56:00

Check in at 7 Volcanoes and win the trip of a lifetime

How to Avoid ‘Honey Traps’ When Seeking Your Soul Mate Online

2013-02-14T02:31:00

Abingdon, UK, 14th February 2013 – With Valentines day upon us, the experts at Kaspersky Lab decided to highlight some of the dangers of looking for romance on the Internet. It’s a fact that numerous scammers, marriage fraudsters and other mysterious characters are out to manipulate the natural desire to find a partner. Various virtual ‘honey traps’ are not uncommon on the World Wide Web – and once tempted by a momentary passion, a user can easily find themselves left with money stolen or a nasty infection on their machine.The popularity of online dating sites such as match.com, eharmony and plentyoffish could hardly escape the attention of fraudsters. Spam emails imitating notifications from popular dating sites are widespread in almost all major languages. By clicking the links in these emails, the user runs the risk of infecting his computer with some sort of malicious program that is usually downloaded instead of the promised photos of a beautiful stranger.Fake dating sites not only pose risks associated with phishing or malware – they can also jeopardise the wealth of the unwary user. One simple scam to loosen the users’ purse-strings is to demand registration or confirmation of age via a text message,

New Kaspersky Lab technology regulates access to corporate network resources

2013-02-12T04:36:00

Abingdon, UK, 12 February, 2013 – Kaspersky Lab has developed and patented a technology capable of controlling access to resources on a corporate network, or segments of it, using an administration agent installed on a dedicated computer. If malware is detected on a computer, any threat it poses to the security of the network is neutralised, by restricting or completely blocking its access to the corporate network. The technology is protected by patent No. 2460132 issued by the Russian Federal Service for Intellectual Property.A recent survey conducted by B2B International in conjunction with Kaspersky Lab, revealed that cyber-threats are currently seen as one of the biggest problems facing companies, with over 50 per cent of respondents ranking them among the top three business risks. More often than not, these threats originate from malicious programmes. Many of them not only infect individual workstations but can spread across the local network, threatening other endpoints and hampering the overall performance of the IT infrastructure. Incidents like this can also lead to the loss or theft of critical business data.The new technology is based on a company’s work computers being protected by a Kaspersky Lab product such as Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business. The

Kaspersky Endpoint Security 8 for Windows is most feature-rich and functional solution for managing application control

2013-02-07T05:09:00

According to the results of a recent Dennis Technology Labs comparative test

Kaspersky Lab patents technology that detects and removes bootkits

2013-02-06T05:25:00

Abingdon, UK, 6 February 2013 – Kaspersky Lab has patented technology capable of detecting surreptitious bootkit activity and implementing the appropriate security measures. The technology is designed to address one of today’s most dangerous computer threats – bootkits that run on the system without the user’s knowledge by loading before the operating system and antivirus applications.Russian patent No. 2472215 issued to Kaspersky Lab describes a method for identifying unknown malware by emulating a computer’s startup process. If any suspicious changes to the Master Boot Record (MBR) are detected, the technology collects data from those sectors of the disk that are involved in the startup process, puts the data in a special container which saves the disk’s physical parameters for accurate emulation and then sends the container to Kaspersky Lab for analysis. The company’s experts reproduce the computer’s startup process, analyse the contents of the container and, if an unknown threat is detected, create signatures for the threat, extract the original boot record from the data in the container in order to recover the system and take any other measures necessary to block the bootkit.In addition, the newly-patented technology effectively prevents attempts to overwrite the MBR by intercepting all access attempts

Kaspersky Security for Linux Mail Server receives highest VBSpam+ award from independent experts at Virus Bulletin

2013-02-06T05:11:00

Abingdon, UK, 6 February 2013 – Kaspersky Security for Linux Mail Server has received the highest VBSpam+ award from the experts at Virus Bulletin. The software detected an outstanding 99.83 per cent of spam messages without a single false positive in recent comparative testing of corporate solutions.How the test was performedA total of 21 corporate solutions participated in Virus Bulletin’s first test of 2013, including four cloud services. Virus Bulletin used almost 65,000 unwanted emails gathered from the Project Honey Pot and Spamfeed.me web services. In addition, the experts collected over 9,000 legitimate emails to check for false positives generated by the corporate solutions.This collection of mail traffic was sent to mail servers running under CentOS 6.3, Ubuntu 11 or Windows Server 2003/2008, depending on the recommendations of the anti-spam solutions’ developers. The solutions participating in the test had to recognise unwanted correspondence in real time and separate it from the legitimate emails.Test resultsDuring testing Kaspersky Security for Linux Mail Server (previously known as Kaspersky Linux Mail Security 8.0) demonstrated a high level of protection, blocking 99.83 per cent of the spam messages. However, the Kaspersky Lab product’s main achievement was successfully passing the false positives test: all 9,000 legitimate

Children at high risk of accessing adult content on YouTube

2013-02-05T11:20:00

Abingdon, UK, February 5th 2013 – Children can be as little as three clicks away from inappropriate or adult content on YouTube, warns Kaspersky Lab ahead of Safer Internet Day (SID) on 5th February. SID aims to highlight the rights and responsibilities of young people online and educate them on the need to discover the digital world safely.Examining YouTube’s ‘suggested’ videos which sit visibly alongside clips or episodes of popular children’s television programmes such as Peppa Pig, Rastamouse and Dora the Explorer, researchers found that, on average, users are just three clicks away from content better suited to a more mature audience.Music videos featuring violence, guns and nudity, clips of post watershed television programmes and car crash compilations are some examples of the inappropriate content just a few clicks away on the video sharing website. These results highlight the potential risks such sites pose if parental controls are not activated or children are left unattended while browsing.With technology being such an everyday commodity, kids are becoming more and more tech savvy about the internet and exploring its contents. Video content sites such as YouTube are deliberately intuitive which makes their content easily accessible, but does not always display content suitable

Playing unfair: cybercriminals set their sights on gamers

2013-02-05T05:06:00

Malicious programs targeting online games increasing at a rate of 5,000 new programs a day.

Kaspersky Lab Report: Despite Java vulnerabilities, only 28% switch to safest version

2013-02-04T04:51:00

Users of older and potentially dangerous editions of Oracle Java, Adobe Flash Player and Reader fail to upgrade to newer and safer versions

Kaspersky Lab takes big step in global endpoint security market

2013-02-01T12:19:00

Kaspersky Lab unveils its new Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business platform and rounds up its 2012 achievements in the corporate security market at Cyber-Security Summit in New York

Businesses remain complacent and vulnerable to cyber threats, warns Kaspersky Lab

2013-01-30T07:00:00

Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business enables firms to control and protect the growing range of devices and reduce complexity for over-stretched IT teams

Kaspersky Endpoint Security 8 wins prestigious Best Protection 2012 and Best Repair 2012 awards from AV-Test

2013-01-29T12:32:00

Abingdon, 29th January 2013 - Kaspersky Lab’s flagship corporate solution has picked up two prestigious European awards in AV-Test’s end-of-year summary for 2012. Kaspersky Endpoint Security 8 won both Best Protection 2012 and Best Repair 2012 from the independent experts in their round up of top security solutions for 2012 and was the only vendor to receive two awards for its security technologies.Throughout 2012 Kaspersky Endpoint Security 8 produced outstanding performances in complex assessments carried out by AV-Test. On five occasions it was the outright winner. The Kaspersky Lab protection technologies included in the corporate security solution successfully detected and removed new and unknown threats, delivering consistently impressive results in the two most important groups of tests – Protection and Repair. It comes as little surprise that when AV-Test summed up its 2012 results, it honoured Kaspersky Endpoint Security 8 with two major awards - Best Protection 2012 and Best Repair 2012.Andreas Marx, CEO, AV-TEST commented: “We want to congratulate the entire Kaspersky Lab team for receiving both the AV-TEST Best Protection Award 2012 and the AV-TEST Best Repair Award 2012 for Kaspersky Endpoint Security. All Kaspersky Lab corporate products have demonstrated outstanding protection and excellent repair capabilities during the

First Summit Conquered in The Kaspersky 7 Volcanoes Expedition

2013-01-29T10:44:00

Abingdon, UK, January 29, 2013 – Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions, is pleased to announce that Olga Rumyantseva has successfully completed the first stage of The Kaspersky 7 Volcanoes Expedition by solo-climbing Mount Sidley in Antarctica. The first stop on the expedition saw Olga tackle the massive, mainly snow-covered shield volcano which is the highest and most imposing of the five volcanic mountains comprising the Executive Committee Range of Antarctica’s Marie Byrd Land. The expedition set off by air from the Union Glacier Camp after four days of waiting for suitable weather conditions. The temperature, however, was still below the January average for this part of the Antarctic – down to minus 30-35 degrees Celsius. But this didn’t deter Olga from climbing the 1,500m volcano. After achieving her first goal, Olga commented: “I can’t say it was easy. The most difficult thing about climbing Sidley is actually getting to the base of the mountain. The last flight to Sidley was two years ago and the pilots didn’t know where they would be able to land, so they needed excellent visibility. That’s why I had to wait for a number of days for the right weather conditions.

Kaspersky Lab is an industry leader in customer satisfaction according to the latest TNS research

2013-01-22T02:36:00

Abingdon, UK, January 22, 2013 – Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions, is an industry leader in customer satisfaction, according to TNS customer loyalty survey conducted in Russia, Germany, USA and Japan between October and December 2012*.Kaspersky Lab’s customer retention index is significantly higher than the industry average and compares favourably with its key competitors. With a TRI*M Index 106 for corporate products and 99 for consumer products (Kaspersky Internet Security 2013), Kaspersky Lab is way above the respective industry averages of 73 and 61.The TRI*M Index is a single number score which measures customer retention levels. It is based on four factors, including customers’ overall evaluation of a company’s product and services; the likelihood of customer to recommend; likelihood to repurchase; and competitive advantage.The TRI*M Index for Kaspersky Lab’s corporate and consumer products is in the top 10 per cent of world scores**, and has high customer retention level on the IT security market. Moreover, the company’s results have improved on 2011’s better-than-average scores: Kaspersky Lab corporate products TRI*M Index has increased by 15 points and consumer products TRIM*M Index has increased by 2 points.According to the survey, the reason for such good

Spam in 2012: Continued Decline Sees Spam Levels Hit 5-year Low

2013-01-21T02:12:00

Abingdon, UK, January 21st, 2013 – According to Kaspersky Lab data, the share of spam in email traffic decreased steadily throughout 2012 to hit a five-year low. The average for the year stood at 72.1 per cent - 8.2 per cent points less than in 2011. Such a prolonged and substantial decrease in spam levels is unprecedented.The main reason behind the decline in spam volume is heightened level of anti-spam protection. Spam filters are now active on just about every email system, even those which are free. Many email providers have also introduced mandatory DKIM signature policies (digital signatures that verify the domain from which emails are sent). Another factor behind falling levels of spam is inexpensive advertising on legal platforms. With the emergence of Web 2.0, advertising opportunities on the internet have skyrocketed thanks to banners, context-based advertising, and ads on social networks and blogs. Percentage of spam in mail trafficIn spite of a drop in the overall percentage of spam in mail traffic, the proportion of emails with malicious attachments fell to 3.4 per cent. This is a large proportion, considering the number only represents emails with malicious attachments and disregards other spam emails containing links to malicious websites.

Eugene Kaspersky to Speak at the World Economic Forum in Davos

2013-01-16T10:53:00

Abingdon, UK, January 16, 2013 –Kaspersky Lab’s Chairman and CEO, Eugene Kaspersky, will share his insight into the latest and future cyber threats endangering today’s reality during the ‘Building Cyber Resilience’ session at this year’s 2013 World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. The panel discussion is open to the press and will be held on January 24 from 14.45 to 15:45 in the Congress Centre in Davos.Together with Neelie Kroes, Vice-President and Commissioner for the Digital Agenda, European Commission; Richard Haythornthwaite, Chairman, MasterCard; and Ian Livingston, Chief Executive Officer, BT Group; Eugene will discuss the problems of both regulation and evaluation of cyber threats, and possible practices and policy development that could be embraced.As a member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Agenda Council on the Future of the Internet and one of the first signatories of the Partnering for Cyber Resilience initiative, Eugene Kaspersky continues driving awareness among business leaders and policymakers on the growing cyber threats that imperil the well-being of no less than the whole global economy. Cyber attacks have already become a serious challenge to major organisations worldwide, turning cyber resilience into a matter of critical importance for both companies and nation states together.Stressing

Kaspersky Lab Identifies Operation “Red October,” an Advanced Cyber-Espionage Campaign Targeting Diplomatic and Government Institutions Worldwide

2013-01-14T12:55:00

Attackers Created Unique, Highly-Flexible Malware to Steal Data and Geopolitical Intelligence from Target Victims’ Computer Systems, Mobile Phones and Enterprise Network Equipment

Kaspersky Lab announces the start of the Kaspersky 7 Volcanoes Expedition

2013-01-11T10:53:00

Kaspersky Lab sponsors new project to conquer 7 volcanoes on 7 continents

Kaspersky Lab Once Again a “Leader” in Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms

2013-01-10T10:53:00

Abingdon, UK, January 10, 2012 – Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions, has been named a "Leader" in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms* for the second year in a row. Kaspersky Lab believes it has cemented its status as a provider of endpoint protection platforms with outstanding results for both the ‘completeness of vision’ and “ability to execute” categories.The Gartner Magic Quadrant is an influential benchmark for companies seeking to evaluate IT security vendors and products due to its complex analysis of a wide range of endpoint protection platforms. Enterprises all over the world pay close attention to its findings when making purchase decisions. This Magic Quadrant is based on criteria in two categories: completeness of vision and ability to execute. Completeness of vision reflects the vendor's standing on innovation, and whether the vendor drives or follows the endpoint protection market. Ability to execute summarises factors such as the vendor's financial viability, market responsiveness, product development, sales channels and customer base in the endpoint protection segment.Eugene Kaspersky, Chairman and CEO, Kaspersky Lab comments: “We are very pleased to be placed among the ‘Leaders’ in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for the second year

99% of all mobile threats target Android devices

2013-01-07T03:00:00

99 per cent of newly discovered malicious mobile programs target the Android platform, with a very small amount targeting Java- and Symbian-based smartphones, according to the recently published Kaspersky Security Bulletin 2012

Grandparents are tech-savvy this Christmas

2012-12-21T05:09:00

Stuck for gift ideas this Christmas? Research from Kaspersky Lab shows that tablets, smartphones and laptops are on the Christmas lists of many 55 and over’s this year - above books, Christmas jumpers and socks

Kaspersky Internet Security 2013 Earns Advanced+ Rating in AV-Comparatives´ Whole Product Dynamic Testing

2012-12-18T04:00:00

Kaspersky Lab technologies have successfully passed the real-world protection test

Kaspersky Internet Security 2013 comes top once again in Matousec.com testing

2012-12-14T10:26:00

Kaspersky Lab’s new technologies ensure reliable protection for financial data

Surge in web attacks with over 1.5 billion blocked in 2012

2012-12-11T01:36:00

Kaspersky Lab now detects 200,000 new malicious programs every day

Businesses embracing encryption to protect their most sensitive data

2012-12-11T01:05:00

Encryption is now the fifth most widespread protection technique, but implementation issues are limiting adoption

Kaspersky Lab outlines key security trends in 2012; predicts core threats for 2013

2012-12-05T03:00:00

Kaspersky Lab’s experts outlined key security trends of 2012 and presented their views on the core threats of 2013. The most notable predictions for the next year include the continued rise of targeted attacks, cyber-espionage and nation-state cyber-attacks, the evolving role of hacktivism, the development of controversial “legal” surveillance tools and the increase in cybercriminal attacks targeting cloud-based services.

Eugene Kaspersky wins V3’s Technology Hero of 2012 award

2012-11-30T11:04:00

Kaspersky Lab’s CEO and co-founder, Eugene Kaspersky, has been voted Technology Hero of the Year in the third annual V3 technology awards. This is considered a massive achievement due to the award being presented to no other than the late Apple CEO, Steve Jobs in 2011.

Eugene Kaspersky Featured in Foreign Policy’s 100 Top Global Thinkers 2012

2012-11-29T10:26:00

Kaspersky selected for the work he and his company have done on decoding the secrets of cyberwar

Kaspersky Endpoint Security 8 for Windows a clear winner in the latest AV-Test evaluation

2012-11-29T05:41:00

Abingdon, UK, 29th November 2012 –Kaspersky Endpoint Security 8 for Windows has come out on top in independent tests conducted by AV-Test throughout September and October 2012. The product scored an impressive 16.5 points out of a possible 18 for all three categories tested meaning it not only successfully passed AV-Test certification, but scored considerably higher than the other solutions.Eight coporate solutions from industry-leading vendors took part in the tests which consisted of three test categories; protection against malware infections cleaning and repair of an infected system and product impact on the usability of a computer.The first category of tests saw the security solutions installed on a clean system running Windows 7 Ultimate with Service Pack 1. The AV-Test experts then emulated attacks on the computer by opening malicious attachments, visiting infected sites or copying malicious files from removable devices. The products were expected to detect and block all threats.The second group of tests was conducted on operating systems infected with 40 different malicious objects. Each participating product had to remove all active malware components and remediate any modifications to the system.The concluding round of tests assessed how the solutions affected system performance. In these tests AV-Test also checked for

Fernando Alonso lifts the lid on his digital life

2012-11-27T04:13:00

Formula 1 legend shares his thoughts about modern technology and what role gadgets and the internet play in his life

Kaspersky Lab’s CEO Eugene Kaspersky Named a 2012 Top Innovator, Top Channel Executive by CRN

2012-11-27T01:42:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions, announced today that Eugene Kaspersky, CEO of the company, was named one of CRN’s Top 100 Executives in the IT Channel for 2012

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2013 Awarded AV-Comparatives’ Highest Rating for Malware Removal

2012-11-26T03:28:00

Abingdon, UK, 26th November 2012 -Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2013 has been named as one of the most effective security solutions, following independent testing by AV-Comparatives. The tests, which took place in October 2012, included thirteen anti-virus products and focused on how well the software could remove malware. Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2013 finished in first place, earning Advanced+ status, AV-Comparatives’ highest ratingThe product received a score of 94 points out of a possible 100, successfully removing all 14 malware samples used by the experts. The only minor blemish, which denied Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2013 a 100 per cent score, was caused by some difficulty in removing the toughest malware samples. One was removed by the product, but a few fragments (executable files, MBR and/or registry changes) remained. Another sample was eliminated with help from the Rescue Disc. Only three of the other twelve rival solutions managed to detect and remove all the malware samples.Oleg Ishanov, Head of Anti-Malware Research, Kaspersky Lab commented; “According to AV Comparatives, the main aim of these tests was to demonstrate that professional antivirus products need to do far more than merely delete malicious files. We are pleased to reaffirm that our consumer product has once again fulfilled the expectations

Spam in October 2012: Share of spam reaches a minimum for 2012

2012-11-26T03:12:00

The percentage of spam in email traffic was down 4.5 percentage points from September and averaged 68 per cent - the lowest level it has been all year, according to data from Kaspersky Lab. The danger posed by spam, however, remained high with malicious files found in 3.25 per cent of all emails, a mere 0.15 percentage points less compared to the previous month.

Half of Companies Worldwide Lack Awareness of Cyber Threats

2012-11-26T02:20:00

58 per cent admit lack of resources in both staffing and improving IT security

BYOD puts one in three organisation’s corporate security at risk

2012-11-14T03:42:00

23 per cent of businesses admit to losing data through BYOD

Spam in Q3 2012: Spam Flow Falls, but Poses Greater Danger

2012-11-13T01:59:00

Kaspersky Lab analysts continue to observe a downward trend in the share of spam in total mail traffic

23 per cent of users are running old or outdated web browsers, creating huge gaps in online security

2012-11-09T09:59:00

Users take approximately one month to upgrade to latest browser

Bond and Bourne fuel belief that cyber-hacking is easy so why fight it, UK study shows

2012-11-09T09:59:00

Research from Kaspersky Lab reveals half of online adults believe cybercriminals can break into any device they choose – and most consumers are content to leave security to internet sites and device manufacturers

Info-Tech Research Group recognises Kaspersky Lab as ‘Champion’ in the anti-malware market

2012-11-06T10:25:00

Kaspersky Business Space Security receives Best Overall Value Award from Info-Tech Research Group

Malware targeting Android has a taste for Gingerbread and Ice Cream Sandwich

2012-11-02T12:31:00

Analysis of mobile malware for Android OS by Kaspersky Lab experts in Q3 2012 revealed that the most popular targets among cybercriminals were Android versions 2.3.6, or ‘Gingerbread’, and 4.0.4, also known as ‘Ice Cream Sandwich’

Q3 Cyberthreats: Java and Oracle top vulnerability list and cyber- espionage continues in Middle East

2012-11-02T10:07:00

See below a summary of the evolving IT threat landscape in Q3 2012 from Kaspersky Lab experts. Key highlights include; high-profile cyber-espionage investigations, changes to the geography of threats, and a shake-up of the top 10 vulnerabilities, including the exit of Microsoft

One in three businesses leave themselves vulnerable to cyber threats

2012-11-02T10:00:00

A third of businesses fail to implement event the most basic anti-malware protection

SMBs Are Under Threat

2012-10-29T09:59:00

While small to medium-sized businesses suffer more from malware than larger organisations, their security procedures are lagging behind

Kaspersky Small Office Security hailed as best solution for small businesses by Dennis Technology Labs

2012-10-25T11:55:00

Kaspersky Endpoint Security 8 for Windows among the top 3 products in the SMB/Enterprise category

Kaspersky Lab climbs up the leader board on the Sunday Times Top Track 250

2012-10-23T11:56:00

Kaspersky Lab has been placed 89th in this year’s Sunday Times Top Track 250, moving up a place from last year’s listing. The company has experienced an impressive profit increase since last year’s Top Track 250, rising from £299.1 million to £335.9 million

Protecting passwords from interception: new Kaspersky Lab technology makes life more difficult for cybercriminals

2012-10-23T11:46:00

Kaspersky Lab launched of a new password-protection technology, patented in Russia in September 2012. With cybercriminals now using specialised malware to intercept user passwords, the new protection technique can be applied even to non-standard input methods, protecting data entered using a variety of applications and electronic devices

Employee skills play their part in setting security policies, thanks to newly patented Kaspersky Lab technology

2012-10-22T01:07:00

Kaspersky Lab has announced a new technology that makes it possible to assess staff competence

Over two thirds of IT Professionals unaware of different cyber threats

2012-10-19T10:53:00

Over two thirds of IT Professionals unaware of different cyber threats

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2013 earns AV-Comparatives’ top ADVANCED+ award

2012-10-19T02:46:00

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2013 has earned the highest ADVANCED+ award after detecting the overwhelming majority of malicious programs in independent testing by AV-Comparatives

Kaspersky Lab and Facebook Partner to Make Social Networking Safer

2012-10-16T08:51:00

Facebook Security Now Fueled by Kaspersky Lab’s Global Threat Intelligence and Expertise; Consumers Offered Free Six-Month Software Subscriptions

Eugene Kaspersky: “Escalation of Cyber-Warfare is a Call for Action”

2012-10-16T02:49:00

Eugene Kaspersky, CEO and co-founder of Kaspersky Lab, named international cooperation and advanced technology as the key requirements to survive the age of cyber-warfare

Kaspersky Lab Discovers “miniFlame,” a New Malicious Program Designed for Highly Targeted Cyber Espionage Operations

2012-10-15T01:00:00

Kaspersky Lab has today announced the discovery of miniFlame, a small and highly flexible malicious program designed to steal data and control infected systems during targeted cyber espionage operations

Kaspersky Lab has patented a technology that protects data on an infected system

2012-10-12T12:12:00

Kaspersky Lab has taken out patent No. 2460133 in Russia, which describes a technology for protecting programs and the data handled by them while running on an infected computer

For 72 percent of companies, BYOD is the future

2012-10-12T09:59:00

Abingdon, UK, 12th October 2012-Bring your own device (BYOD) is the big trend affecting how businesses operate online, with 72 per cent of companies expecting to use the concept extensively in the near future, according to a recent survey by B2B International on behalf of Kaspersky Lab.Results from the research indicated that 50 per cent of these companies plan to actively support BYOD, encouraging staff to use their own computers and devices for work. The other half sees BYOD as inevitable, whether encouraged or not.Interestingly, BYOD is banned more frequently by larger organisations. While 12 per cent of companies overall do not intend to allow personal devices into the workplace in the immediate future, that number drops to only 7 percent for smaller businesses. A further 19 per cent of respondents plan to restrict the level and nature of personal device usage.Alexander Erofeev, Chief Marketing Officer at Kaspersky Lab, points out that the growth of BYOD makes ever-increasing demands on organisations’ IT security: “It’s inevitable that in any company, small or large, many employees will use personal devices to connect to the corporate network and access confidential data. For employees, it’s natural to use their smartphones and tablets – without even considering

Nearly half of consumers have suffered at least one form of data loss

2012-10-09T10:53:00

Hardware faults and malware pose greatest danger, according to research from Kaspersky Lab

US and UK businesses are most worried about future cyber-threats

2012-10-05T05:06:00

US and UK companies express the greatest concern about the future impact on business from cyber-threats, according to a recent survey conducted by B2B International in conjunction with Kaspersky Lab

Caught on camera: New Android security feature from Kaspersky Lab takes photos of smartphone thieves

2012-10-05T04:53:00

Kaspersky Lab has today announced the update of its security solution for Android-based smartphones, helping users to track and identify potential smartphone thieves. The new version of Kaspersky Mobile Security includes a Mugshot feature, allowing users to take photos of anyone using the smartphone without permission from the front-facing camera

Kaspersky Lab to showcase prototype virtual network security innovation at VMworld® 2012 Europe

2012-10-02T04:55:00

Exclusive on-stand previews and keynote security presentation

Independent research awards first place to Kaspersky Lab’s exploit prevention technology

2012-10-02T03:58:00

Kaspersky Lab’s innovative Automatic Exploit Prevention technology is the best tool to protect users against the most dangerous threats

Kaspersky Lab and ITU Co-host Cyber-Security Debates at ITU Telecom World 2012

2012-10-02T03:53:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions, together with ITU (International Telecommunication Union), the United Nations agency for information and communication technology, have announced the main topics for high level discussions on cyber-security at ITU Telecom World 2012 (October 14-18, 2012, Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, United Arab Emirates)

Kaspersky Linux Mail Security is the top client-based anti-spam solution in VBSpam test

2012-10-01T01:21:00

Kaspersky Linux Mail Security, designed to protect corporate email traffic from malware and spam, has produced outstanding results in the latest VBSpam comparative test conducted by the reputable Virus Bulletin magazine

Business Needs More Investment to Fight Against Cyber-Threats

2012-09-27T04:27:00

Cyber-threats are currently regarded as the second most dangerous risk by the majority of businesses. But companies need to invest more money to protect their business from IT threats. These findings emerged from a recent survey conducted by B2B International for Kaspersky Lab.

Laptops, tablets and smartphones top online poll of items UK adults would save if their home was on fire

2012-09-24T05:25:00

Research from Kaspersky Lab shows UK adults online would rather save their laptop, tablet computer or smartphone from a house fire over items including antiques, memorable, special letters or jewellery. Yet they fail to protect their prized devices from cybercriminals

Eugene Kaspersky’s blog now available in six languages

2012-09-24T03:28:00

Kaspersky Lab is delighted to announce that the popular personal blog of Eugene Kaspersky, founder and CEO of Kaspersky Lab, will now be available in six languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and (Brazilian) Portuguese

Kaspersky Lab announces winner of Ferrari corporate hospitality event

2012-09-20T12:01:00

Complete IT Systems wins the top prize in Kaspersky Lab’s High Performance Club incentive programme

Eugene Kaspersky Awarded Honorary Doctorate from Plymouth University

2012-09-19T05:38:00

In recognition of his significant contribution to the world of IT security, Kaspersky Lab’s founder and CEO, Eugene Kaspersky, today accepted an Honorary Doctorate of Science degree from Plymouth University

Double triumph for Kaspersky Lab in AV-Test.org independent tests

2012-09-19T01:33:00

Kaspersky Lab’s consumer and corporate solutions have once again earned the highest scores in the latest round of AV-Test.org regular evaluation of security suites

Kaspersky Lab Internet Security 2012 wins ‘Security Suite of the Year’ at PC Pro Excellence Awards 2012

2012-09-17T04:43:00

Kaspersky Lab has been awarded the coveted ‘Security Suite of the Year’ award at this year’s PC Pro Excellence Awards for its Kaspersky Internet Security 2012

New investigation points to three new Flame-related malicious programs: at least one still in the wild

2012-09-17T04:23:00

Research conducted by Kaspersky Lab in partnership with ITU’s IMPACT, CERT-Bund/BSI and Symantec reveals Flame platform dates back to 2006 and is still being developed

Eugene Kaspersky to Speak at Summer Davos

2012-09-14T05:41:00

Abingdon, UK, 11th September 2012 – Kaspersky Lab has today announced that Chairman and CEO, Eugene Kaspersky will betaking part in the World Economic Forum’s sixth Annual Meeting of the New Champions (also known as the Summer Davos).Taking place in Tianjin - China, Eugene will share his experience and future vision of the digital world and discuss expected forthcoming threats, while talking with the world’s leading business and policy experts.Eugene will also be participating in the panel discussion, “Creating a Resilient Cyber Economy”, on how the full potential of the world’s cyber economy can be realised. Among the topics to be addressed are; protecting digital privacy and reputation, addressing international security threats and building trusted data environments. The panel discussion will be held on Thursday 13th September 2012 at 12.00.Emphasising the importance of the Tianjin meeting, Eugene Kaspersky said, “I am very proud to represent Kaspersky Lab at the WEF meeting. I believe it is an excellent platform for leaders to engage with a global community that consists of the industry leaders of tomorrow. These future leaders are the driving force of economic and social change around the world and this meeting offers the chance for industry representatives to speak

Kaspersky Lab’s Whitelist database surpasses the 500 million unique files mark

2012-09-14T05:28:00

The size of the Whitelist database has doubled in just one year, providing even better security for businesses and consumersAbingdon, UK, 11th September 2012 – Kaspersky Lab announces that its Whitelist database, containing information about legitimate programs, has surpassed the 500 million unique files mark. The database is actively used in Kaspersky Lab’s consumer and corporate products to provide better security and efficiency for customers and is dynamically updated to keep track of new programs. The identification and classification of legitimate software helps to minimise the risk of false positive detections. It also provides an effective yet simple way for businesses to enforce security policies, by implementing functionality such as Application Control and a Default Deny scenario. The Whitelist database keeps growing at the rate of one million new files per day.The superiority of Kaspersky Lab’s whitelisting technology has already been confirmed in the first industry tests, performed by the reputable West Coast Labs testing institution. An analysis conducted by West Coast Labs in December 2011 demonstrated that Kaspersky Lab’s Whitelist database provided accurate information about 93 per cent of all consumer software and 94 per cent of all corporate software. Subsequent testing of Application Control and Default Deny has

Kaspersky Lab announces new, integrated anti-spam and anti-malware solution to protect Linux-based mail servers

2012-09-11T05:03:00

Kaspersky Linux Mail Security promises a detection rate of 99.70 per cent¹ or higher, plus the lowest ever rate of false positives

Every third computer in Western Europe and North America attacked while online in the first half of 2012

2012-09-11T03:45:00

An in-depth analysis of the nature of cybercrime in North America and Western Europe in the first six months of 2012 by the experts at Kaspersky Lab found that the computers of 33.4% of Internet users in Western Europe and North America were attacked at least once while browsing the web

Eugene Kaspersky to Speak at Summer Davos

2012-09-11T01:09:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions, today announced that Eugene Kaspersky, Chairman and CEO of the company, is taking part in the World Economic Forum’s sixth Annual Meeting of the New Champions (also known as the Summer Davos)

Kaspersky Internet Security 2013 shows exceptional detection and repair quality in its first independent test

2012-09-10T01:40:00

Kaspersky Internet Security 2013, the recently-released new version of Kaspersky Lab’s flagship security solution, has returned exceptional results in its first ever independent testing conducted by the reputable AV-Test.org in June and July 2012

Kaspersky Lab granted new patent covering remote security deployment technology for smartphones and tablets

2012-09-05T01:02:00

Control over mobile devices is an essential element of corporate security

Kaspersky Lab’s latest consumer security software now approved for Windows 8

2012-09-04T04:31:00

Kaspersky Internet Security 2013 and Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2013 also support seamless upgrade from Windows 7

Over 40 per cent of companies worldwide are not prepared for cyber-threats

2012-08-31T01:15:00

According to research conducted by B2B International in July 2012 in collaboration with Kaspersky Lab, companies already recognize cyber-threats as one of the most pressing business problems

Kaspersky Lab Publishes New Research about Wiper, the Destructive Malware Targeting Computer Systems in April 2012

2012-08-29T04:24:00

In April 2012 a series of incidents were publicly reported about a destructive malware program, codenamed Wiper, which was attacking computer systems related to a number of oil facilities in Western Asia

Kaspersky Lab patents a new way to optimize corporate antivirus software performance

2012-08-24T11:35:00

Kaspersky Lab is proud to announce a new Russian patent for a means of customizing antivirus software running on a corporate network

Spam in July 2012: 50% increase in malicious attachments

2012-08-23T11:33:00

Against a continuing backdrop of falling spam levels, Kaspersky Lab noted a 50% rise in the number of emails containing malicious files

Kaspersky Lab updates its Anti-Virus solution for Microsoft ISA Server and Forefront Threat Management Gateway, adds support for Enterprise editions

2012-08-23T11:14:00

Kaspersky Lab announces the release of the updated version of Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Microsoft ISA Server and Microsoft TMG Gateway

Kaspersky Lab’s Student Competition ‘CyberSecurity for the Next Generation’ Kicks Off in North America as Highlight of 9th Annual NYU-Poly CSAW Challenges

2012-08-22T11:55:00

Kaspersky Lab’s Student Competition ‘CyberSecurity for the Next Generation’ Kicks Off in North America as Highlight of 9th Annual NYU-Poly CSAW Challenges

Cyber-threats set to become number one business risk

2012-08-21T02:17:00

Cyber-threats are predicted to be to be the number one risk to businesses within the next two years, according to the latest survey from B2B International in conjunction with Kaspersky Lab

Kaspersky Lab helps advanced users block threats more effectively

2012-08-17T04:15:00

Kaspersky Lab has today announced two new patent technologies that offer more effective user protection against a range of cyber threats. The new patents describe the compilation of an antivirus database that meets user needs, as well as a decision-making system to assign an appropriate threat level to various applications, based on user assessments

Spam in Q2 2012: tough going for spammers in these straitened times

2012-08-15T01:50:00

The proportion of spam in mail traffic continued to fall in Q2 2012, averaging 74.3%

Kaspersky Lab invites contributors to help solve the mystery of Gauss’s encrypted payload

2012-08-14T04:36:00

Kaspersky Lab recently announced the discovery of Gauss, a complex, nation-state sponsored cyber-espionage toolkit

Dorifel crypto malware puts financial information at risk

2012-08-14T03:46:00

According to Kaspersky Lab data, over 3,000 computer systems worldwide have been infected by Dorifel malware in the past few days. The malware encrypts documents on both the victim’s computer and on the organisation’s local network shares.

Kaspersky Lab appoints Andrew Lintell to lead new European Channel Department

2012-08-13T05:22:00

Kaspersky Lab has today announced the appointment of Andrew Lintell as Channel Director, Europe. Lintell, formerly Corporate Sales Director UK and Eire at Kaspersky Lab, will lead the newly formed European Channel Department. He will be responsible for creating and leading the European Partner Programme and driving it across the region in close cooperation with country managing directors, sales and channel leaders

UK consumers lax with online financial security

2012-08-13T03:04:00

Consumers expose personal financial details to unnecessary levels of risk shows research from Kaspersky Lab on the launch of Kaspersky Internet Security 2013

Android Under Attack: Malware Levels for Google's OS Rise Threefold in Q2 2012

2012-08-10T04:14:00

The number of new malicious programs targeting the Android platform has almost trebled in the second quarter of the year, according to figures from Kaspersky Lab’s Q2 report on IT threat evolution

Kaspersky Lab’s New Technology To Provide More Data About Botnets

2012-08-10T02:43:00

Kaspersky Lab is excited to announce two new patents in the US for advanced technology solutions developed by company experts

Kaspersky Lab Discovers ‘Gauss’ – A New Complex Cyber-Threat Designed to Monitor Online Banking Accounts

2012-08-09T10:04:00

Kaspersky Lab announces the discovery of ‘Gauss’, a new cyber-threat targeting users in the Middle East

Kaspersky Anti-Virus Performs Best in one of AV-Comparatives’ Toughest Tests

2012-08-09T04:32:00

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2012, the essential protection solution from Kaspersky Lab, has earned the highest award in the latest tests conducted by AV-Comparatives testing lab

Q2 Cyberthreats: Fixing Mistakes in Mac OS X and the “Flame” in the Middle East

2012-08-09T02:46:00

Kaspersky Lab’s experts present a summary of the evolving IT threat landscape in Q2 2012

Kaspersky Lab Named a ‘Top Player’ in Market Quadrant for Endpoint Security Platforms

2012-08-06T12:07:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions, has been listed as a Top Player in the Market Quadrant for Endpoint Security Platforms 2012 by The Radicati Group

Kaspersky Lab will block access to personal data on stolen smartphones

2012-08-03T12:11:00

Kaspersky Lab announces that it has obtained a patent for a cutting-edge system to secure personal data stored in the memory of a mobile device

AV-Test.org: Kaspersky Endpoint Security 8 for Windows confirms its status as best corporate solution

2012-08-02T12:49:00

In May-June 2012 the experts at the independent test lab AV-Test held the latest series of tests for corporate and consumer security solutions

Kaspersky Lab receives 'Award of Excellence' 2012 from the Business Marketing Association

2012-08-02T02:59:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions, is pleased to announce that it has been honored at the Business Marketing Association's international “B2 Awards” 2012

New Kaspersky Lab technologies will protect businesses from rogue employees

2012-08-01T03:29:00

Kaspersky Lab has taken out patents on three new technologies designed for business security solutions

Smartphones overtaking computers in 2012

2012-07-27T02:29:00

People more likely to reach for phone than desktop when surfing the web, research finds

Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 earns highest award in AV-Comparatives Real-World testing

2012-07-27T01:08:00

Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 produced one of the best scores in the Whole Product Real-World Protection Test conducted by respected Austrian research laboratory AV-Comparatives in March-June 2012

Spam in June 2012: Noticeable drop in unsolicited mail

2012-07-26T06:23:00

The proportion of spam in email traffic continued its gradual decline in June, falling a further two percentage points compared to May and averaging 71.9% for the month

Kaspersky Lab’s corporate security solution blocks 100% of widespread malware, wins another VB100 award

2012-07-25T04:55:00

Kaspersky Endpoint Security 8 for Windows has received yet another award following the latest independent testing by Virus Bulletin magazine

Eugene Kaspersky to Deliver Exclusive Keynote at 3rd Annual Billington Cybersecurity Summit

2012-07-24T12:59:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions, announces that Eugene Kaspersky, Founder and CEO of the company, will deliver an exclusive keynote address at the 3rd Annual Billington Cybersecurity Summit slated for September 27 at the National Press Club in Washington, DC

Kaspersky Lab offers movie fans a chance to win the ultimate studio tour experience

2012-07-20T05:13:00

Once-in-a-lifetime prize created in partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures

Mac Users Are Less Security-Conscious

2012-07-19T05:10:00

Kaspersky Lab Rolls Out an All-New Security Suite to Protect Apple Computers

Kaspersky Lab and Seculert Announce ‘Madi,’ a Newly Discovered Cyber-Espionage Campaign in the Middle East

2012-07-18T05:32:00

Today, Kaspersky Lab researchers announced the results of a joint-investigation with Seculert, an Advanced Threat Detection company, regarding “Madi,” an active cyber-espionage campaign targeting victims in the Middle East

Kaspersky Lab Celebrates 15 Years of Security Research, Technological Innovations, and Saving the World from Cybercrime

2012-07-12T04:09:00

On June 26, 1997, Kaspersky Lab was founded under the leadership of Eugene Kaspersky and his co-founders

Kaspersky Lab is the only one of 35 companies to defeat the patent troll IPAT

2012-07-12T03:55:00

Abingdon, UK, 12th July 2012 – Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions, has announced it has won a lawsuit against the patent troll IPAT (Information Protection and Authentication of Texas).

New Mac OS X Backdoor Being Used for an Advanced Persistent Threat Campaign

2012-07-10T04:06:00

On 27 June 2012, Kaspersky Lab’s experts intercepted a new wave of Mac OS X attacks targeting Uyghur activists that were part of an Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) campaign

Kaspersky Lab offers Maximum Protection for Android Smartphone Users

2012-07-06T11:30:00

Updated version of Kaspersky Mobile Security provides effective protection against mobile threats for Android smartphones

Lack of knowledge is putting virtual environments at risk

2012-07-03T04:33:00

Kaspersky Lab issues call to the industry to ensure security for virtualization is top of the business agenda

Spam in May 2012: Made in China

2012-06-25T07:39:00

In May 2012 Kaspersky Lab saw another reduction in the amount of spam found in email traffic

Resource 207: Kaspersky Lab Research Proves that Stuxnet and Flame Developers are Connected

2012-06-11T02:30:00

Discovery of the Flame malware in May 2012 revealed the most complex cyber-weapon to date. At the time of its discovery, there was no strong evidence of Flame being developed by the same team that delivered Stuxnet and Duqu. The development approach of Flame and Duqu/Stuxnet was different as well, which lead to the conclusion that these projects were created by separate teams. However, the following in-depth research, conducted by Kaspersky Lab experts, reveals that these teams in fact cooperated at least once during the early stages of development.Quick FactsKaspersky Lab discovered that a module from the early 2009-version of Stuxnet, known as “Resource 207,” was actually a Flame plugin.This means that when the Stuxnet worm was created in the beginning of 2009, the Flame platform already existed, and that in 2009, the source code of at least one module of Flame was used in Stuxnet.This module was used to spread the infection via USB drives. The code of the USB drive infection mechanism is identical in Flame and Stuxnet.The Flame module in Stuxnet also exploited a vulnerability which was unknown at the time and which enabled escalation of privileges, presumably MS09-025.Subsequently, the Flame plugin module was removed from Stuxnet

Kaspersky Lab and D-Link Extend Partnership to Provide 'Multi-Layered Defense'

2012-06-08T01:00:00

Kaspersky Lab has today announced the extension of its long-standing partnership agreement with D-Link. The partnership will combine D-Link’s NetDefend series of UTM Firewalls with Kaspersky’s most comprehensive, best-in-class endpoint security suite to provide customers with exceptional multi-layered protection.Starting this month, D-Link’s NetDefend UTM Firewall customers will receive free licenses for Kaspersky Business Space Security including an option to buy additional licenses at a special D-Link program rate. The combination of these two compelling products will enable D-Link/Kaspersky Lab customers to deploy a truly reliable, multi-layered defence strategy to fight today’s ever evolving security threats.D-Link’s UTM Firewalls have been relying on Kaspersky Lab’s signature analysis for several years to power the integral anti-malware solution on its gateway products to secure the entry point to corporate networks. The addition of Kaspersky Business Space Security will enhance the level of protection even further by providing multiple layers of defence. This adds another level of protection to networks where D-Link NetDefend UTM Firewall is deployed. The first level of protection is the NetDefend UTM Firewall gateway itself, which, serving as the only point of access to the corporate network from the Internet, intercepts and weeds out the most prevalent and dangerous malware, spyware,

Kaspersky Lab Experts Provide In-Depth Analysis of Flame’s C&C Infrastructure

2012-06-07T04:07:00

On May 28, 2012 Kaspersky Lab announced the discovery of a highly sophisticated malicious program, known as Flame, which was actively being used as a cyber weapon targeting entities in several countries

Kaspersky Lab and ITU Research Reveals New Advanced Cyber Weapon

2012-05-29T03:14:00

Malicious new programme is actively being used in several countries

Kaspersky Lab Teams Up with McCann London to Enhance its Branding Strategy

2012-05-23T10:13:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions, announces the appointment of McCann London, a leading player in the advertising industry, to enhance its branding strategy

IT Threat Evolution in Q1 2012: Taking a Bite out of Apple Security

2012-05-23T06:28:00

After a quiet 2011, where bot masters failed to come up with anything new, 2012 started with a bang

Kaspersky Lab Officially Opens its South East Europe Office

2012-05-18T07:05:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions, has announced the official opening of its South East Europe (SEE) regional office

Spam in April 2012: Junk Mail Gathers Pace in the US

2012-05-18T05:02:00

Kaspersky Lab’s monthly report identified the proportion of spam in email traffic was up 2.2 percentage points in April 2012 compared to the previous month and averaged 77.2 per cent

Kaspersky Lab and InfoWatch Become Independent from Each Other

2012-05-18T01:26:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions, and InfoWatch, a developer of software solutions to monitor and manage information flow, have today announced an agreement to finalise the process of splitting the companies into two separate businesses

Spam in Q1 2012: A Marathon of Holidays

2012-05-16T08:16:00

Please see below the findings from Kaspersky Lab’s Q1 2012 spam report

Kaspersky Endpoint Security 8 for Windows Tops Corporate Solutions in VB100 Test

2012-05-14T01:19:00

Two Kaspersky Lab products – Kaspersky Endpoint Security 8 for Windows and Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 – have won prestigious awards in April 2012 in independent testing conducted by the authoritative British magazine, Virus Bulletin, in April 2012

Kaspersky Lab Receives Three New Patents in Russia

2012-05-11T12:04:00

Kaspersky Lab has today announced it has been granted three new patents in Russia. The new patents cover technologies aimed at checking web resources for malicious content, tracking the usage of multiple copies of software working under a single license and the efficient remote administration of computers in a network

Cyber Threats in April 2012: Mac OS X Malware & Mass-Exploitation; New Spam Campaigns

2012-05-11T07:04:00

In April 2012 it was reported that 700,000 Mac OS X computers worldwide were infected by a Flashback Trojan

Kaspersky Mobile Security Scores Top Marks in Independent Testing by PC Security Labs

2012-05-11T02:17:00

Kaspersky Mobile Security has confirmed its position as a leader in its class by achieving another five-star performance in independent testing by PC Security Labs (PCSL)

Kaspersky Lab Scores Higher Than 99% in AV-Comparatives Detection Test

2012-05-04T12:24:00

Kaspersky Lab has announced that its consumer product, Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2012, has posted the highest score in two years of independent detection testing

Kaspersky Lab Performs Best in Dedicated Testing Against Online Banking Threats

2012-05-04T01:27:00

Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 has come out on top among three commercial solutions in a dedicated test by independent IT security research lab, AV-Test.org

Survey identifies pressing need for education around securing virtual environments

2012-04-26T04:33:00

Kaspersky Security for Virtualization helps channel partners harness business potential of virtualization

More than 40% of IT professionals admit their knowledge of virtual environments is basic'

2012-04-26T04:26:00

Kaspersky Lab launches security solution for virtual environments to help businesses reduce complexity and risk

Kaspersky Lab cleans up at the awards

2012-04-26T03:09:00

Kaspersky Lab has hit the top spot at the SC Magazine Awards Europe 2012, winning a highly sought after award: ‘Best SME Security Solution’

New Mugshot technology allows tablet owners to catch thieves red-handed

2012-04-25T12:49:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions, has launched its latest product - a tailored solution to protect Android-based tablets from a range of emerging security threats

Eugene Kaspersky to discuss state threats in the age of cyber warfare at Counter Terror Expo 2012

2012-04-24T06:20:00

Kaspersky Lab has today announced that its founder and CEO, Eugene Kaspersky, will hold a speaker slot at this year’s Counter Terror Expo entitled ‘Threats in the age of cyber warfare’

Spam in March 2012: Crusade Against Spammers Yields Results

2012-04-23T07:00:00

In March Kaspersky Lab experts, together with their colleagues from other organizations specializing in IT security, succeeded in closing down the latest version of the notorious Hlux/Kelihos botnet

Eugene Kaspersky Pushes for a Military-Free Internet at Infosecurity Europe 2012

2012-04-23T01:09:00

Kaspersky Lab today announced that its founder and CEO, Eugene Kaspersky, will give a speech at Infosecurity Europe 2012 entitled “The Internet as a Military-Free Zone - a Dream or an Opportunity?”

Cyber Threats in March 2012: Fileless Bots and the Discovery of the Mysterious Duqu Language

2012-04-19T06:01:00

Please see below the findings from Kaspersky Lab’s latest malware report for March 2012

Kaspersky Lab Enters Samsung Apps

2012-04-10T12:55:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions, announces that it has signed up to Samsung Apps

Kaspersky Lab Announces 'Kaspersky Flashfake Removal Tool,' a Safe and Free Tool for Users to Identify and Disinfect the Mac OS X Flashback/Flashfake Malware

2012-04-09T02:49:00

In response to the recent discovery of the Flashfake botnet, which has infected 670,000 computers worldwide, Kaspersky Lab has announced the availability of its free Kaspersky Flashfake Removal Tool

Kaspersky Endpoint Security 8 for Windows Named the Best Corporate Solution by AV-Test.org

2012-04-05T02:20:00

The high quality protection provided by Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 and Kaspersky Endpoint Security 8 for Windows has been confirmed in a recent independent evaluation conducted by the AV-Test.org test lab

Kaspersky PURE 2.0: Ultimate PC Protection for Your Home

2012-03-29T12:00:00

Kaspersky Lab’s premium home product delivers best-in-class protection to secure and manage PCs and digital assets

In their ongoing assault against botnet operators and cyber-crime, Kaspersky Lab’s experts, along with the CrowdStrike Intelligence Team, Dell SecureWorks and members of the Honeynet Project, have successfully worked together to execute the takedown of the second Hlux (also known as Kelihos) botnet

2012-03-28T05:26:00

In their ongoing assault against botnet operators and cyber-crime, Kaspersky Lab’s experts, along with the CrowdStrike Intelligence Team, Dell SecureWorks and members of the Honeynet Project, have successfully worked together to execute the takedown of the second Hlux (also known as Kelihos) botnet

New US Patent Granted as Kaspersky Lab Accelerates Emulation of Suspicious Programs

2012-03-27T02:21:00

A faster way to emulate suspicious programs safely has earned another US patent for Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions

Kaspersky Lab tops the podium with Scuderia Ferrari!

2012-03-26T06:22:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions, is pleased to congratulate Scuderia Ferrari on its triumph at the Formula One Grand Prix of Malaysia in Sepang on Sunday 25 March

Kaspersky Lab shows 864 per cent growth in EMEA over last five years

2012-03-23T04:11:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions, has announced that it has been ranked in the Deloitte Technology Fast 500TM EMEA

Kaspersky Lab Starts the New Racing Season with Scuderia Ferrari

2012-03-21T02:53:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions, is back at the sharp end of Formula One in partnership with Scuderia Ferrari

Kaspersky Lab Tops Independent Security Vendor Survey

2012-03-20T12:54:00

Standing out above other anti-malware vendors, Kaspersky Lab ranks first for overall performance and product-specific features

Eugene Kaspersky Key Speaker at World Cyber Security Summit in Belfast

2012-03-20T10:00:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions, announced that Eugene Kaspersky, CEO of the company, delivered the keynote presentation – “Threats in the Age of Cyber Warfare” – at the second annual World Cyber Security Technology Research Summit at Queen’s University in the Northern Irish capital on 16 March

Unique ‘fileless’ bot attacks visitors to news sites

2012-03-20T07:43:00

It has emerged that a simple teaser of Internet news headlines was the launch-pad for a unique malware attack, with cybercriminals creating malicious code which operated without creating files on the infected system

Kaspersky Lab Experts Identify Mysterious Language in the Duqu Trojan

2012-03-20T06:00:00

Kaspersky Lab recently appealed to the programming community for assistance in solving one of the biggest mysteries of the Duqu Trojan, which was identifying an unknown code block located inside a section of the malicious program’s Payload DLL

Free Security Software Provides Insufficient Protection According to Real-Life Test

2012-03-20T01:55:00

A study by AV-Test.org shows that when it comes to protecting your computer with free anti-virus software, you get what you pay for

Kaspersky Mobile Security Named ‘One of the Best’ in Highly Competitive Independent Testing

2012-03-15T11:55:00

A recent independent study from AV-Test.org picked out Kaspersky Mobile Security as one of only two products (from a sample of 41) to successfully counter all malicious programs

Subject: Malware in February: Duqu dissected and Google Wallet plundered

2012-03-14T02:07:00

Please see below the findings from Kaspersky Lab’s latest malware report for February 2012

Kaspersky Lab Experts Discover Unknown Programming Language in the Duqu Trojan; Appeal to Programming Community for Support in Analysis

2012-03-11T05:33:00

The anti-malware experts at Kaspersky Lab have discovered that part of the Duqu Trojan was written in an unknown programming language.

Kaspersky Lab Enhances Mobile Security for Kids with New Beta Apps for Both Android and iOS Devices

2012-03-07T06:38:00

Kaspersky Lab has announced the beta testing of two new mobile applications both designed to protect children from harmful and inappropriate content on the web and control usage of applications on their smartphones and tablets

Spam is Becoming More Dangerous

2012-03-02T06:31:00

70% increase in spam with harmful attachments

Threat of Android malware skyrockets into 2012

2012-03-02T06:19:00

Android becomes most targeted mobile platform for malware with 200% growth since January 2011

Social Networks More Dangerous than Porn Sites

2012-03-02T06:14:00

More than one in five harmful links are to be found on Facebook and similar sites

Kaspersky Lab Prevented Almost A Billion Internet Attacks

2012-03-01T06:06:00

The number of web-based attacks grew considerably in 2011 compared to the previous year, with Kaspersky Lab’s security experts reporting an increase of 63%

Subject: Spam in January 2012: Love, Politics and Sport

2012-02-28T01:18:00

The lion’s share of Valentine’s Day spam was distributed by partner programs offering flowers for sale, with program participants getting a cut from every customer they attracted

Kaspersky Lab announces a 57 per cent hike in the power of DDoS attacks

2012-02-27T01:14:00

Abingdon, UK, 27 February 2012 - DDoS attacks are getting more powerful – with figures suggesting that the average attack was 57 per cent stronger in the second half of 2011. Data received from Kaspersky Lab’s botnet monitoring system and Kaspersky DDoS Prevention show that the most...

Kaspersky Lab Has Been Granted New US Patent Covering a System and Method for Monitoring Execution Performance of Software Program Product

2012-02-24T02:58:00

Kaspersky Lab, one of the leading developers of secure content and threat management solutions, has announced that it has been granted a new patent in the USA, following four years of examination. Patent № 8117602 covers a “System and Method for Monitoring Execution Performance of...

Kaspersky Lab announces security solution for virtual environments

2012-02-20T01:10:00

Kaspersky Security for Virtualisation integrates seamlessly with VMware vShield Endpoint Security and will be launched at CeBIT on 6 March 2012

Superiority of Kaspersky Lab’s Application Control Functionality and Default Deny Scenario Proven in Independent Testing

2012-02-17T03:53:00

Kaspersky Lab announces the results of the first comparative testing in the industry of Application Control functionality

More than half of UK companies have been infected by malware.

2012-02-14T12:18:00

Over half (62%) of UK companies have experienced malware infections, according to a survey carried out by Kaspersky Lab.

More than half of UK companies have been infected by malware

2012-02-14T05:41:00

Over half (62%) of UK companies have experienced malware infections, according to a survey carried out by Kaspersky Lab

Kaspersky Lab continues rapid growth with revenues

2012-02-10T11:43:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions, announces that it successfully achieved significant sales growth in 2011

Kaspersky Lab Ends Year with Winning Streak of Comparative Test Victories

2012-02-09T12:03:00

Kaspersky Lab saw in the New Year in a positive mood after a series of top marks in several comparative tests

Kaspersky Lab Granted New US Patent Covering Technology for Detection of Previously Unknown Malware Components

2012-02-09T01:08:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions, has announced that it has been granted a new patent in the USA

Kaspersky Lab Announces Recapitalization Plan

2012-02-06T12:11:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions, has announced a recapitalisation plan as part of an initiative to streamline the company’s shareholders base

All-New Kaspersky Tablet Security to Be Unveiled at Mobile World Congress 2012 in Barcelona

2012-02-01T12:25:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions, is set to unveil its tailored security solution for Android-based tablets at the world’s largest international mobile technology exhibition later this month

Kaspersky Lab Granted New Patent in the US Covering Active Infection Treatment Technology

2012-01-31T12:48:00

Kaspersky Lab, one of the leading developers of secure content and threat management solutions, has announced that it has been granted a new patent in the USA. Patent № 8099785 covers a “Method and System for Treatment of Cure-Resistant Malware”, otherwise known as treating a...

Kaspersky Lab Granted New Patent in the US Covering Malware Protection Using Virtualization

2012-01-31T12:17:00

Kaspersky Lab, one of the leading developers of secure content and threat management solutions, has announced that it has been granted a new patent in the USA. Patent № 8099596 covers a “System and Method for Malware Protection Using Virtualisation”

Kaspersky Lab nominated as top vendor in EMEA Channel Academy Awards

2012-01-31T12:11:00

Shortlist compiled by channel distributors across EMEA

Spam in December 2011: ‘Conditional Coupons’ and increasingly malicious mass mailings

2012-01-31T12:00:00

Kaspersky Lab has published its spam report for December 2011, which shows that the last month of the year was predictably quiet – compared to November – with the share of spam in email traffic falling by 4.4 per cent and averaging 76.2 per cent for the month

Kaspersky Lab Beats All Competitors in AV-Test.org Independent Testing

2012-01-31T01:58:00

The Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 consumer product and the Kaspersky Endpoint Security 8 for Windows corporate solution have both beaten all competing products in two separate independent tests conducted by the reputable testing institution AV-Test.org at the end of December 2011

Kaspersky Lab Becomes a "Global Growth Company Industry Shaper" at the World Economic Forum

2012-01-31T01:05:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions, today announced that it has become a "Global Growth Company Industry Shaper" at the World Economic Forum

Kaspersky Lab Named a "Leader" in Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms

2012-01-26T12:11:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions, has today announced that it has officially been named a "Leader" in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms

Kaspersky Lab Awarded VB100 Certification in Virus Bulletin Comparative Review

2012-01-25T06:32:00

Both Kaspersky Endpoint Security 8 for Windows and Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 have been awarded VB100 certification after being tested alongside nearly 60 other security solutions in Virus Bulletin’s unique independent comparative review, widely recognised in the industry

Update for Kaspersky Security for Microsoft Exchange Servers Provides Better E-mail Security with Cloud Support

2012-01-24T12:51:00

Kaspersky Lab announces the release of Maintenance Pack 1 for Kaspersky Security 8.0 for Microsoft Exchange Servers

ComputerBild Tests Protective Software: Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 Takes First Place

2012-01-23T12:49:00

For its February 2012 issue, the German PC magazine, ComputerBild, subjected eight Internet protection suites to extensive testing

Kaspersky Lab joins Samsung Enterprise Alliance Programme

2012-01-23T10:37:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions, today announced that it has become a Golden Member of the Samsung Enterprise Alliance Programme

British explorer becomes first woman to cross Antarctica alone

2012-01-23T05:52:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions, has announced the successful completion of the Kaspersky ONE Transantarctic Expedition, which saw renowned British explorer, Felicity Aston (33), becoming the first woman in history to cross Antarctica alone

Kaspersky Lab provides partners with free tool to help business customers assess IT security risks

2012-01-19T12:53:00

Security assessment tool will help partners to generate demand and secure leads

Kaspersky Lab provides partners with free tool to help business customers assess IT security risks

2012-01-19T03:07:00

Security assessment tool will help partners to generate demand and secure leads

Kaspersky Lab Wins Product of the Year in AV-Comparatives’ Annual Awards

2012-01-16T12:58:00

Kaspersky Lab has been awarded ‘Product of the Year’ by the respected independent testing laboratory, AV-Comparatives, based on overall test results from the year 2011

Less than two thirds of UK companies consider their IT security expenditure appropriate

2012-01-13T03:05:00

Only two thirds (58%) of UK corporate IT managers believe that their company is spending the right amount on IT, according to a survey carried out by Kaspersky Lab

Kaspersky Lab Executive Webinar Helps Prepare Businesses for IT Security Threats and Features Top IT Security Analyst

2012-01-09T02:44:00

Online seminar will advise top executives in medium sized-businesses on how to prepare their organisations for the increasingly complex and rapidly evolving IT security challenges that lie ahead. Kaspersky Lab is set to host two webinars in January 2012 that will explore new and unprecedented IT...

Kaspersky Lab Executive Webinar Helps Prepare Businesses for IT Security Threats and Features Top IT Security Analyst

2012-01-09T01:38:00

Updated Kaspersky Mobile Security Lite Provides Essential Protection Against Android Threats

2012-01-06T07:08:00

Kaspersky Mobile Security Lite is one of the most advanced security products available free of charge

IT Threat Evolution in Q3 2011: From Malware in QR Codes to Targeted Attack on Corporations

2011-11-17T04:23:00

Kaspersky Lab announces the publication of its IT Threat Evolution report for the third quarter of 2011

Kaspersky Lab announces enhanced Partner Programme for existing and new partners

2011-11-15T07:14:00

To enable channel partners to increase their level of success and meet the IT security needs of customers looking to introduce the latest technologies into their operations, Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions, has overhauled its Partner Programme for Europe and North America

Kaspersky Lab Announces New Partnership with TAG Heuer

2011-11-09T11:15:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions, announces a new collaboration with TAG Heuer, the renowned Swiss luxury watchmaker, which, in cooperation with ModeLabs Manufacture, has launched its first luxury touchscreen smartphone TAG Heuer LINK, operating on Android

Kaspersky Endpoint Security 8 for Windows Provides Best Endpoint Control Functionality in Independent Testing

2011-11-02T06:16:00

Kaspersky Lab announces that the results of the first independent feature and manageability evaluation of corporate IT endpoint security solutions have been published

At Least 34% of Android Malware Is Stealing Your Data

2011-10-31T03:13:00

The second half of 2011 has been an active one for cyber criminals, who have been increasingly looking for chances to set up new scams in the mobile device environment

Kaspersky Lab calls on IT decision makers to participate in a study of IT security risks and challenges

2011-10-28T05:49:00

Respondents will receive an instant, personalised report that assesses their IT security risks

Kaspersky Lab to Support Felicity Aston in the Kaspersky One Transantarctic Expedition

2011-10-25T06:26:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions, today announced that the Kaspersky One Transantarctic Expedition will commence on 12 November, which will see famous polar explorer Felicity Aston making a 70-day, 1700km journey across the Transantarctic Mountains,...

Duqu: The Step-Brother of Stuxnet?

2011-10-21T05:49:00

The spread across the Internet of several versions of the malicious program Duqu has become a main news item in the IT Security industry

Kaspersky Lab leaps up the leader board on the Sunday Times Top Track 250

2011-10-20T06:12:00

Leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions, Kaspersky Lab, has been placed 90th in this year’s Sunday Times Top Track 250, an increase of 50 places from last year’s listing

Kaspersky Lab Previews Latest Virtualization Security Solution at VMworld® 2011 Europe

2011-10-20T06:06:00

Kaspersky Virtualization Security supports VMware vShield™ Endpoint as research reveals a fifth of companies fail to secure virtual environments

63 per cent of companies believe that upper management should show more interest in IT security

2011-10-14T12:10:00

Almost two thirds of companies worldwide (63 per cent) believe that (non-IT-related) upper management should show more interest in IT security, according to a survey carried out by Kaspersky Lab

Kaspersky Lab makes key appointments to strengthen focus on enterprise market

2011-10-12T03:38:00

Simon Bardrick, Katja Meyer and Sandro Aglialoro join Kaspersky Lab’s Marketing Team

Kaspersky Lab gets personal about security with Lady Geek

2011-10-06T11:36:00

Only two in ten women across Europe have internet security on their smartphones despite it being a concern for half of the female population, according to research from Kaspersky Lab

Kaspersky Lab launches advanced security software to help channel partners maximise business opportunities

2011-10-06T04:52:00

Kaspersky Endpoint Security 8 for Windows and Kaspersky Security Center combine intelligent protection with comprehensive management to ensure efficient IT security and high productivity

Research shows management of IT devices spiralling out of control for UK businesses

2011-10-06T04:40:00

Kaspersky Security Center 9.0 helps companies take charge of mobile technology

Research shows majority of UK businesses believe new technologies increase security risks

2011-10-06T04:33:00

Kaspersky Endpoint Security 8 to protect companies as they introduce new technologies

Kaspersky Lab Appoints Indian Cricket Star “Master Blaster” Sachin Tendulkar as Brand Ambassador

2011-10-05T11:30:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions, has announced the appointment of legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar as the company’s Brand Ambassador beginning October 2011

72 per cent of companies block access to social networking sites

2011-09-30T06:27:00

Almost three quarters of companies worldwide (72 per cent) block access to social networking sites, according to a survey carried out by Kaspersky Lab

Kaspersky Lab Top Management Ranked Most Powerful Voices in IT Security

2011-09-29T02:41:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions, announced today that Eugene Kaspersky, Chairman and CEO of the company, has been ranked as the Most Powerful Security Executive in the world by Internet technology publisher SYS-CON Media

Kaspersky Lab Granted Three New Patents in Russia

2011-09-27T04:24:00

Kaspersky Lab, one of the leading developers of secure content and threat management solutions, has announced that it has been granted three new patents in Russia

Companies see cloud computing as a threat to their IT security

2011-09-26T11:18:00

Roughly a quarter of companies (23 per cent) see the cloud as a threat to their IT security, according to a survey carried out by Kaspersky Lab

Kaspersky Lab hosts conference for the IT security generation of tomorrow

2011-09-22T05:56:00

Unique opportunities for young researchers to improve their knowledge of IT security - research papers to be submitted by 1 December 2011

Keep the Cybercriminals away by protecting all your IT kit with ONE security solution

2011-09-21T04:08:00

Kaspersky ONE provides complete security for Windows PCs, Macs, smartphones and Android tablets – designed around the user not the product

Subject: Malware in August: Android Threats & the Clones of Zeus

2011-09-13T10:45:00

In early August 2010, the first-ever malicious program for the Android operating system was detected: the SMS Trojan FakePlayer

Majority of companies lack network security resources

2011-09-09T10:35:00

More than two-thirds (70 per cent) of companies feel unequipped to effectively prevent and combat IT security threats, according to a survey carried out by Kaspersky Lab

Kaspersky Lab and Emerging Threats Pro Partner to Deliver Better Protection for All

2011-09-06T02:11:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions, has announced its collaboration with Emerging Threats Pro

Subject: Almost a quarter of all DDoS attacks fall on Tuesdays

2011-09-02T10:29:00

Please see below the latest findings from Kaspersky Lab’s analysis on DDoS attacks in Q2 2011

Kaspersky Lab reveals breakthrough results and market growth in first half of 2011

2011-08-26T01:13:00

Kaspersky Lab announces its successful business growth in the US and European markets in the first half of 2011

Turbulent quarter as hacktivism increases

2011-08-11T10:23:00

Kaspersky Lab releases latest quarterly malware report

Kaspersky Lab makes key appointments to support company’s rapid growth

2011-08-01T12:57:00

Stephanie Edwards and John Malatesta join Kaspersky Lab’s marketing operations team

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011 for Mac is fully compatible with new Mac OS X Lion operating system

2011-08-01T03:52:00

Kaspersky Lab has announced the release of an update for Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011 for Mac that is fully compatible with Apple’s recently released Mac OS X Lion operating system

Phishing attacks on Facebook intensify

2011-07-26T10:09:00

There was a significant increase in the amount of phishing attacks on Facebook, as well as other social networking sites such as Habbo in June, according to the latest spam report from Kaspersky Lab

Number of the Week: 72% of Companies Restrict Access to Social Networking

2011-07-14T01:20:00

The ‘Global IT Security Risks’ survey conducted by Kaspersky Lab in partnership with B2B International, uncovered the employee activities that are most frequently subjected to restrictions. Social networks are seen as one of the greatest security threats, along with various forms of file sharing.

Kaspersky Lab granted new Russian patent to enhance system performance

2011-07-12T06:27:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions, announces that it has been granted Russian patent № 105770 that covers technology for emulation of a file system or system registry. The technology, developed by Kaspersky Lab’s Andrey Krukov,...

Safety First for Children Online

2011-07-11T11:49:00

The Internet provides children with wonderful social and developmental opportunities

Number of the Week: 30% of Companies Feel They Are Being Specifically Targeted by Cyber-attacks

2011-07-07T05:03:00

Another finding has emerged from the Global IT Security Risks survey conducted by Kaspersky Lab in partnership with global research agency B2B International.

Malware in June: Scammers Turn to BitCoins

2011-07-06T04:19:00

The experts at Kaspersky Lab present their monthly report about malicious activity on users’ computers and on the Internet

91% of companies have experienced at least one IT security threat from an external source in the last 12 months

2011-07-05T03:45:00

Why Corporate Networks Are Vulnerable.
The Results of Kaspersky Lab’s Study on Common IT Security Policy Mistakes

91% of companies have experienced at least one IT security threat from an external source in the last 12 months

2011-07-01T12:16:00

Research demonstrates under investment in IT security budgets, with 50 per cent of companies deeming it insufficient.

Spam in May: Russia leapfrogs the USA as world leader for malware

2011-07-01T11:33:00

Kaspersky Lab has released its monthly spam report for May 2011, which shows the volume of spam in email traffic increased 2.1 per cent, when compared with the previous month, making up on average 82.9% per cent of the total.

Kaspersky Lab named one of the fastest growing vendors in the endpoint security space

2011-07-01T03:33:00

Kaspersky Lab has been ranked by Gartner as one of the fastest growing vendors in the global security software market, placing it among the top 10 vendors by revenue in 2010.

TDSS Botnet is one of the most advanced weapons used by cybercriminals

2011-07-01T01:07:00

According to an analysis undertaken by Kaspersky Lab, the latest version of the malware, TDSS, TDL-4 is the most complex and sophisticated tool in the cybercriminals’ arsenal.

Promotion of TDSS Botnet in US Costs Cybercriminals 250 000 Dollars in Three Months

2011-06-27T02:37:00

Malicious software programs like TDSS (another term for TDL), as detected by Kaspersky Lab products, are the most advanced and perfected tools today in the arsenal of cybercriminals

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011 Receives Top Marks in AV-Comparatives Test

2011-06-24T06:36:00

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011 has received the ‘Advanced+’ grade in a retrospective test conducted by AV-Comparatives

UK consumers can now combine the power of their home PC and the cloud to beat cybercriminals

2011-06-22T02:29:00

Kaspersky Lab launches Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 and Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2012 and offers protection that harnesses the best of both worlds

Be a VIP for a day: Kaspersky Lab in conjunction with PC World, Currys and Dixons launches British Grand Prix competition

2011-06-20T03:53:00

Get your racing gear on - one lucky winner and guest will be treated to an exclusive hospitality package

Number of the Week: 91% of companies have experienced at least one IT security event from an external source in the last 12 months

2011-06-20T03:19:00

That is just one of the results of the ‘Global IT Security Risks’ survey conducted by Kaspersky Lab in partnership with B2B International, a global research agency, specializing in business research

Malware in May: Rogue Antivirus Programs Attack Mac OS Users

2011-06-06T03:17:00

The experts at Kaspersky Lab present their monthly report about malicious activity on users’ computers and on the Internet

Kaspersky Lab exposes dangerous 'rootkit' targeting Windows

2011-05-25T02:35:00

Kaspersky Lab announces the detection of multi-purpose rootkits capable of posing a threat to both 32 and 64-bit Windows systems

Kaspersky Lab strengthens UK channel model with Ingram Micro (UK) partnership

2011-05-24T04:26:00

Kaspersky Lab, has announced a strategic partnership with Ingram Micro (UK), a division of Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE:IM), the largest global wholesaler of technology products and supply chain management services

The evolution of IT threats in the first quarter of 2011

2011-05-20T11:41:00

Kaspersky Lab’s experts identify a number of important trends following the results of its quarterly malware report

Japan, Germany, Serbia, the Czech Republic and Luxembourg are named safest places to surf the web

2011-05-18T11:31:00

Kaspersky Lab presents its statistics for IT threats following the results of its quarterly malware report

IT Threat Evolution in the First Quarter of 2011

2011-05-18T05:44:00

After analyzing vast numbers of IT threats during the first quarter of 2011, Kaspersky Lab’s experts identified a number of important trends.

Kaspersky Lab Exposes Dangerous Rootkit Targeting 64-bit Windows Systems

2011-05-17T12:01:00

Kaspersky Lab announces the detection of multi-purpose rootkits capable of posing a threat to both 32 and 64-bit Windows systems

Botnet closures fail to stem flow of spam in the first quarter of 2011

2011-05-13T12:29:00

Kaspersky Lab publishes its quarterly spam report for Q1, 2011

Kaspersky PURE excels in test conducted by Virus Bulletin

2011-05-06T06:16:00

Kaspersky Lab announces that Kaspersky Internet Security 2011, Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 for Windows Workstations and Kaspersky PURE have been awarded the prestigious VB100 accolade from Virus Bulletin

Kaspersky Lab announces competition to win backstage tickets to Monaco Grand Prix

2011-05-06T05:15:00

Kaspersky Lab is launching a competition on its Kaspersky Motorsport Facebook page to win tickets to be the Kaspersky 'Insider' reporter at the Formula One race in Monaco for the weekend of 28 - 29 May 2011

Be our "Insider" reporter at the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix

2011-05-06T03:06:00

Kaspersky Lab announces contest to win tickets for one of the most famous Formula 1 races in the world – Push the pedal to the metal and experience the exciting Formula 1 world at Monaco

Cybercriminals expand repertoire of tricks to avoid detection

2011-05-05T03:17:00

Kaspersky Lab announces the publication of its Monthly Malware Statistics and highlights the new lengths cybercriminals are going to

Kaspersky Lab statement

2011-04-24T04:35:00

Kaspersky Lab confirms that an operation to free Ivan Kaspersky was carried out succesfully by the Federal Security Service (FSB), the Criminal Investigation Department of the Moscow Police and Kaspersky Lab's own security personnel. Ivan is alive and well and is currently located at a safe location....

Kaspersky Lab statement

2011-04-22T04:42:00

Kaspersky Lab respectfully asks members of the media to refrain from speculating and distributing unconfirmed information about alleged events related to the Kaspersky family. Eugene Kaspersky continues his day-to-day work at the company, and has stated that the unconfirmed information being spread...

Advertising Botnet Earning $2,000 Per-Day for Its Owners

2011-04-20T12:06:00

Over the last few years, botnets have become a stable source of income for cybercrime groups

Kaspersky Lab to Support VMware vShield for Virtual Data Centres

2011-04-20T06:49:00

Research shows that security of virtual environments is a major concern for IT managers

IT Security Policies Still Don't Work According to New Research

2011-04-19T04:53:00

Despite more than three quarters (77 per cent) of IT managers saying their company has a security policy in place for the use of tablets and smartphones, IT professionals are still downloading unauthorised applications onto their devices, according to online research released today by Kaspersky Lab,...

UK businesses fear security risks surrounding cloud computing

2011-04-18T05:09:00

Over three fifths (62 per cent) of IT managers state concerns about security as an obstacle to cloud adoption, according to online research released today by Kaspersky Lab, Europe’s largest anti-malware company

Kaspersky Mobile Security 9 Now Available from Android Market

2011-04-13T06:57:00

Kaspersky Lab has today announced that Kaspersky Mobile Security 9 is now available through Google's Android Market. A lifelong license for one device costs £5.95

Mobile Security: The Great Misconception

2011-04-07T11:09:00

Smartphone users feel more secure: Kaspersky Lab reveals the latest findings from their Pan-European Research Regarding Smartphone IT Security

Kaspersky Lab Targets Top Three Position in Global Endpoint Security Market in 2011

2011-04-07T07:22:00

Kaspersky Lab announces plans to refine its organizational structure and become one of the top three IT security solutions providers for endpoint users in 2011

Malware in March: Cybercriminals Extend Repertoire of Tricks to Avoid Detection

2011-04-05T09:25:00

The experts at Kaspersky Lab present their monthly report about malicious activity on users’ computers and on the Internet.

Law Enforcement Agencies Help Halve Spam in 2010

2011-03-31T07:55:00

In order to fight spam successfully, we need more than just anti-spam solutions protecting users’ inboxes — we also need the proactive involvement of law enforcement agencies in catching spammers and shutting down their spambot networks.

The Price of Recovery: $125 for the Return of User Data

2011-03-29T12:29:00

Experts at Kaspersky Lab have detected a new variant of the now notorious malicious program GPCode

Spammers regaining lost ground after botnet closures

2011-03-28T09:41:00

Spammers are gradually regaining their position following the closure of major botnets in the second half of last year according to Kaspersky Lab’s February report on global spam activity

Mobile Threats Double in Number

2011-03-22T09:20:00

Kaspersky Lab data shows that the number of malicious programs targeting mobile devices has more than doubled between August 2009 and December 2010.

Kaspersky Lab launches new online newsroom

2011-03-18T07:45:00

Kaspersky Lab Newsroom Europe will provide European press with the latest company news and information

Drive-by attacks are back with a vengeance warns Kaspersky Lab

2011-03-15T12:40:00

February saw an exponential increase in the volume of drive-by downloads according to Kaspersky Lab, following the release of its Monthly Malware Statistics for February 2011

What is the value of your leaked data?

2011-03-14T12:43:00

Modern cybercrime has grown and evolved so much that it is now comparable to other organized illegal activities such as drug and weapons trafficking in terms of monies gained and laundered. No matter how worthless users’ personal data or online accounts may seem, they are a potential...

Online fraud is the silent assassin of small businesses

2011-03-10T12:13:00

Online fraud is costing every British small business £800 each year, new statistics have revealed

Malware in February: Cybercriminals Perfect Drive-By Tactics

2011-03-03T12:16:00

Kaspersky Lab’s latest monthly report on malware activity highlights the current popularity of using drive-by attacks to infect users’ computers

Kaspersky Lab: sensitive corporate information is increasingly at risk from mobile malware

2011-03-03T05:30:00

Kaspersky Lab has urged smartphone users to be more vigilant against the growing menace of mobile malware, especially if it threatens to compromise sensitive corporate information. In January 2011, Kaspersky Lab recorded 154 different mobile malware families with 1,046 strains, two per cent...

European Users Mobile Behaviour and Awareness of Mobile Threats

2011-03-03T02:27:00

Kaspersky Lab Conducts Pan-European Research Regarding Smartphone IT Security

Eugene Kaspersky: Mobile Malware Threat is Set to Increase in 2011

2011-03-02T04:46:00

Speaking at CeBIT, Kaspersky Lab CEO and co-founder Eugene Kaspersky predicted increased professionalism for the mobile malware cybercrime sphere. Today mobile devices are used increasingly to access the Internet, and sensitive transactions such as online banking are carried out more and...

Business as usual for US spammers in January

2011-02-24T11:17:00

The USA re-entered the Top 20 sources of spam for the first time in two months, according to Kaspersky Lab’s January report on global spam activity

What will cybercrime look like in 2020?

2011-02-24T01:07:00

Kaspersky Lab releases its 2011-2020 cybercrime outlook report

What will cybercrime look like in 2020?

2011-02-24T01:07:00

Kaspersky Lab releases its 2011-2020 cybercrime outlook report

Collaboration is key in 2010 as global spam levels subside

2011-02-22T05:44:00

Kaspersky Lab releases Analytical Spam Report for 2010

Number of online attacks soar in 2010

2011-02-22T05:36:00

Kaspersky Lab releases Threat Evolution report

Cybercrime Outlook 2020 From Kaspersky Lab

2011-02-21T08:29:00

Kaspersky Lab presents its forecast for the IT threat landscape for the period 2011-2020

Kaspersky Lab Publishes Threat Evolution Report for 2010

2011-02-17T08:02:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions, has published its annual report on the evolution of malware threats in 2010.

Kaspersky Lab to Support VMware vShield for Virtual Data Centers

2011-02-16T08:13:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions, announces upcoming support for VMware vShield Endpoint to be delivered later this year

New version of Kaspersky Mobile Security 9 Adds Support for Android and BlackBerry

2011-02-15T07:33:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading manufacturer of secure content and threat management solutions, announces the release of Kaspersky Mobile Security 9, an updated version of the product designed to provide smartphone users with the latest in mobile security. The new version supports the Android and...

New version of Kaspersky Mobile Security 9 Adds Support for Android and BlackBerry

2011-02-15T03:10:00

Valentine's Day – When your computer is as vulnerable as your heart

2011-02-14T04:31:00

Kaspersky Lab warns of tempting email offers in advance of Valentine’s Day

Multifunctional worm is cybercriminals' weapon of choice in January

2011-02-11T10:46:00

Report warns that users must beware of surge in programs using scams to trick users

WikiLeaks and Mega-D Botnet Dominate December's Spam Landscape

2011-02-11T10:41:00

Spammers exploited the global interest in Wikileaks throughout December, according to Kaspersky Lab's monthly spam report

Mind the Gap! Taking Advantage of Software Loopholes

2011-02-10T09:40:00

Kaspersky Lab announces the publication of an article titled 'Exploit Kits – A Different View' co-authored by Marco Preuss, Head of the company's Global Research & Analysis Team in Germany, and Senior Malware Analyst, Vicente Diaz

'Stranger Danger!' Young people not aware of the risks when it comes to online friends, reveals national research

2011-02-07T05:27:00

As many as 43 per cent of people with internet access have online 'friends' they have never met in real life, according to research released today by Kaspersky Lab, Europe's largest antivirus company. The online research, undertaken by YouGov, is being released to coincide with...

Kaspersky Lab unveiled as new sponsor at Ferrari F1 launch ceremony

2011-02-03T12:38:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions, will participate in the Launch Ceremony of Ferrari's latest F1 car that will bear the Kaspersky Lab logo on its front panel throughout the 2011 Formula One racing season

Malware in January: Scammers, Freeloaders and Multifunctional Worms

2011-02-03T03:21:00

Start of 2011 sees surge in programs using scams to trick users

WikiLeaks and Mega-D Botnet Dominate December's Spam Landscape

2011-02-03T02:58:00

Spammers exploited the global interest in Wikileaks throughout December, according to Kaspersky Lab's monthly spam report

Shortened URLs Direct Users to Infected Websites

2011-02-03T02:54:00

December 2010 saw a high level of malicious malware activity, with cybercriminals turning to shortened URLs as a means to direct users to infected websites, according to Kaspersky Lab following the publication of its Monthly Malware Statistics for December 2010

Kaspersky Lab unveiled as new sponsor at Ferrari F1 launch ceremony

2011-02-03T02:43:00

Kaspersky PURE Scoops Top Honour in PC Plus Test

2011-02-02T07:50:00

Kaspersky Lab’s all-in-one security package, Kaspersky PURE, has received the coveted performance award in a recent PC Plus antivirus group test

New Twitter Worm Redirects Users to Rogue AV

2011-01-21T10:55:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions, warns users about a new, fast-moving Twitter worm which exploits Google's goo.gl service of truncated links

Kaspersky Lab Partners with a Leading Global Growth Equity Investment Firm

2011-01-21T03:21:00

General Atlantic becomes the second largest shareholder in the company

Malware in December: Beware Truncated Twitter Links

2011-01-03T09:01:00

Kaspersky Lab presents its review of malware activity on users’ computers and on the Internet for December.

Workings of 30 Million Strong Bredolab Botnet Laid Bare

2010-12-20T09:49:00

Kaspersky Lab presents ‘End of the Line for the Bredolab Botnet?’, an article by malware analyst Alexey Kadiev. The botnet emerged in mid-2009 and comprised some 30 million infected computers all over the world.

Malware in Q3-2010: 600 Million Attempted Infections, Stuxnet, Stolen Certificates and Exploits

2010-12-17T11:21:00

During the third quarter of 2010, Kaspersky Lab’s products blocked over 600 million attempts to infect users’ computers with malicious and unwanted programs.

Spyware 2.0 – The New Cybercrime Concept for 2011

2010-12-13T02:32:00

According to the report’s author, the year 2010 saw malicious programs reach a whole new level of functionality, which is likely to bring about a major shakeup in the types of criminals orchestrating cyber attacks as well as their aims and the methods they use.

Complexity of Threats Reach a Whole New Level in 2010

2010-12-13T02:29:00

Author of the review, Alexander Gostev, Chief Security Expert at Kaspersky Lab, reveals that the main trends seen in 2009 continued into 2010, although their levels of sophistication reached completely new heights in a number of cases.

Malware in November: drive-by downloads and fake archives

2010-12-02T11:13:00

By far the biggest threat to users in November was drive-by downloads, attacks that result in malware being downloaded to users’ computers when they visit infected sites.

New Wave of Dangerous Ransomware Engulfs the Internet

2010-12-01T10:08:00

Kaspersky Lab warns users about two highly dangerous new ransomware programs sweeping across the Internet that could potentially wipe data from victims’ computers

Kaspersky Lab Calls on Businesses to Reconsider Their IT Security Strategies

2010-11-26T03:27:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions, played host to journalists from some of the world's leading business publications at its international press tour "Changing Times for IT Security" held in Moscow, 25–27 November, 2010

Kaspersky Lab offers practical advice for protecting yourself against Internet fraud

2010-11-24T08:21:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions, announces the publication of the analytical article ‘Internet fraud for dummies: practical advice for protecting yourself against online scams’.

Kaspersky Lab launches Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011 for Mac

2010-11-18T02:59:00

Software scans and adapts in real time to latest threats

Kaspersky Lab teams up with Best Buy UK to provide its customers with a high standard of security software

2010-11-18T01:09:00

Kaspersky Lab has announced a new attach deal with Best Buy UK, part of the world's leading technology store, which will see the companies join forces to help Best Buy's customers use the web with confidence

Kaspersky Lab Drives into the World of Formula One

2010-11-11T03:30:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions, announces its plans to partner the Scuderia Ferrari Formula One team in 2011 and 2012

Malicious Spam Is On The Rise

2010-11-11T03:25:00

The quantity of spam messages with malicious attachments more than doubled in the third quarter of 2010, according to Kaspersky Lab's quarterly spam report

ZeuS Virus Continues to Dominate Malware Landscape in October

2010-11-08T01:54:00

Despite the arrests of gang members controlling ZeuS botnets, new malicious programs are still emerging that support its spread, according to Kaspersky Lab's October malware statistics

Kaspersky Lab extends retail partnerships in the UK

2010-11-08T01:42:00

Kaspersky Lab provides security software to HMV’s netbook customers

Indefatigable Zeus and Fake Archives Set the Malware Tone for October

2010-11-03T09:43:00

Kaspersky Lab announces the publication of its Monthly Malware Statistics for October 2010.

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LinkedIn Users Hit By Massive Spam Attack in September

2010-10-28T12:35:00

Users of the LinkedIn social network were the victims of one of the biggest spam attacks in September, according to Kaspersky Lab’s monthly report on global spam activity

750,000 attempts to access internet pornography every day in the UK

2010-10-28T10:42:00

According to research from Kaspersky Lab, there are nearly 750,000 attempts to access adult content in the UK every day

Artificial Intelligence in the Realms of IT Security

2010-10-25T09:02:00

Cyber Helper, artificial intelligence, developed by Kaspersky Lab in 2009, is designed to automate the process of combating malware. Cyber Helper includes several autonomous subsystems capable of data exchange and interoperability.

Disturbing Statistics: Over 30 million Vulnerabilities Detected On Users' Computers

2010-10-12T08:54:00

Kaspersky Lab announces that almost 32 million vulnerable applications and files were detected on users’ computers in Q3 of 2010. The ten most widespread vulnerabilities even included some for which vendors had distributed patches in the period 2007-2009.

Curious kids: 160,000 attempts to visit porn sites every hour

2010-10-12T07:49:00

The Pornography category in the Parental Control system of Kaspersky Lab's home user products is triggered over 4 million times a day

Sality & Stuxnet - Not Such a Strange Coincidence

2010-10-05T06:45:00

Kaspersky Lab announces the publication of its Monthly Malware Statistics for September 2010

Antivirus "cloud" protection: rapid response times and minimum false positives

2010-09-30T08:00:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces the release of an article titled “Antivirus weather forecast: cloudy” by Yury Mashevsky, a Strategic Technology Expert for the Company.

Kaspersky Internet Security 2011 receives a top award in self-protection tests conducted by the respected Anti-Malware Test Lab

2010-09-29T01:48:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces that Kaspersky Internet Security 2011 has received a Platinum Self-Protection Award from the respected IT security research and information web portal Anti-Malware Test Lab

Sage User Network Offers Free Places for New Members at the 2010 Conference

2010-09-28T12:36:00

The Sage User Network has announced that at its next user conference, it will be offering new members a free place, worth £300, if they join the network

Cybercriminals up the ante with new wave of malicious spam

2010-09-28T12:27:00

The amount of spam emails containing malware doubled during August according to Kaspersky Lab, who has just announced the publication of its Monthly Spam Statistics for August 2010

The Economy of Online Gaming Fraud Revealed: 3.4 Million Malware Attacks Every Day

2010-09-28T07:40:00

Kaspersky Lab has released an article titled “The Underground Economy of Online Gaming Fraud” authored by Virus Analyst Christian Funk.

Stuxnet Worm: Insight from Kaspersky Lab

2010-09-27T09:33:00

Kaspersky Lab’s experts believe that Stuxnet manifests the beginning of the new age of cyber-warfare.

On a Mission: Young Professionals to Battle Cybercrime

2010-09-24T09:33:00

Students from Europe are being invited to submit their papers discussing cybercrime issues to enter the European Cup of the Conference for Young Professionals, organised by Kaspersky Lab

Kaspersky Lab provides its insights on Stuxnet worm

2010-09-24T05:12:00

Kaspersky Lab's experts believe that Stuxnet manifests the beginning of the new age of cyber-warfare

Kaspersky Lab and Microsoft Cooperate in Closing New Zero-Day Vulnerability Exploited by Stuxnet

2010-09-16T12:10:00

Kaspersky Lab has announced it has cooperated with Microsoft in successfully closing a serious vulnerability in Microsoft Windows

Popular Porn Sites Distribute a New Trojan Targeting Android Smartphones

2010-09-13T02:13:00

Kaspersky Lab has detected a second piece of malware, categorized as a Trojan-SMS, which targets smartphones running on the Android platform

The Perils of the Internet: who profits from millions of online attacks?

2010-09-08T12:05:00

Kaspersky Lab has released an article entitled “The Perils of the Internet” authored by malware analyst Eugene Aseev. As the title suggests, this article looks at the threats which make web surfing risky.

Facebook Coming Under Increasing Attack from Phishers

2010-09-03T06:34:00

Facebook has pushed eBay off its second place position in the list of organisations most often attacked by phishers according to Kaspersky Lab, who has just published its monthly report on spammer activity for July 2010

Windows Vulnerabilities Prove a Popular Target for Cybercriminals in August

2010-09-02T07:26:00

August saw a dramatic growth in malware targeting the Windows CVE-2010-2568 vulnerability according to Kaspersky Lab, who has just announced the publication of its Monthly Malware Statistics for August 2010

Kaspersky Lab detects new IM worms capable of spreading via almost all instant messengers

2010-08-30T08:55:00

Kaspersky Lab announces the detection of a new family of computer worms that are spreading via numerous instant messaging clients

Kaspersky PURE Receives Gold Award in Parental Control Systems Testing

2010-08-30T08:44:00

Kaspersky Lab announces that Kaspersky PURE, its comprehensive home network protection solution, came first in tests designed to measure the effectiveness of the parental control modules of ten of the industry's leading security solutions

Q2 2010: more than half a billion infection attempts

2010-08-23T08:41:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, has released its report on information security threats in the second quarter of 2010

Kaspersky Lab and Axigen Partner to Deliver Premium Email Security

2010-08-20T12:10:00

Kaspersky Lab and Axigen, the professional messaging solution vendor, announce today they have signed a technology agreement to integrate Kaspersky Lab’s award-winning anti-malware engine into the Axigen messaging platform.

Kaspersky Lab and Axigen Partner to Deliver Premium Email Security

2010-08-20T08:11:00

Kaspersky Internet Security 2011 and Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 for Windows Workstations win VB100 awards for protection on Windows Vista Business Edition

2010-08-20T08:02:00

Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Windows Workstations, also successfully passed the test and received a VB100 certificate.

The IceWarp and Kaspersky Lab Alliance Will Provide Best in Industry Security to Powerful Unified Communications Solution

2010-08-11T08:22:00

Kaspersky Lab and IceWarp have announced their technological partnership.

First SMS Trojan detected for smartphones running Android

2010-08-11T07:05:00

Kaspersky Lab announces that the first malicious program classified as a Trojan-SMS has been detected for smartphones running on Google’s Android operating system.

Protection for Player Accounts: Kaspersky Lab at gamescom 2010

2010-08-09T09:14:00

Kaspersky Lab provides information on current trends in gaming malware and identity theft

TDSS: Rootkit Technologies at the Heart of Cybercrime

2010-08-05T10:43:00

TDSS is the most powerful and complex rootkit to date. This universal malware can hide its own presence and that of other malware on an infected system while offering enhanced opportunities.

Pack the sun tan lotion for you and Internet security for the laptop to stop you getting burnt this summer

2010-08-04T07:34:00

Now that the UK school summer holiday is underway computer security is almost certainly the last thing on your mind when doing the last minute packing for the family holiday

Hackers continue to exploit vulnerabilities in mainstream programs

2010-08-02T09:17:00

Kaspersky Lab announces the publication of its Monthly Malware Statistics for July 2010

Kaspersky Lab agrees online sponsorship deal with UK Met Office

2010-07-27T07:26:00

Kaspersky Lab has become an online sponsor for the UK Met Office

Kaspersky PURE Receives the Product of the Year Award from Hardware-Test.dk

2010-07-26T06:57:00

Kaspersky Lab announces that Kaspersky PURE has received the Product of the Year Award after successful testing conducted by experts from the respected Danish Internet portal Hardware-Test.dk

An unsecured computer can be the weak link in your home security measures

2010-07-26T06:53:00

Kaspersky Lab urges UK households to ensure their computers are not leaving a virtual front door wide open

June Spam Report: PayPal Bears the Brunt of Phishing Attacks

2010-07-23T10:31:00

According to June's spam report issued by Kaspersky Lab, PayPal is the unsurpassed leader when it comes to being targeted

Mass Defacement of Websites: Hacker Fun that Threatens Business

2010-07-22T06:48:00

Kaspersky Lab presents an article entitled Mass Defacements: The Tools and Tricks by David Jacoby, a Senior Security Researcher with the company's Global Research & Analysis Team

Most wanted: the Black Energy bot

2010-07-21T10:12:00

Kaspersky Lab has published an article entitled "Black DDoS" which provides an analysis of the Black Energy 2 malicious bot

Kaspersky Lab welcomes greater online protection

2010-07-15T07:15:00

Kaspersky Lab has welcomed Facebook and Ceop's (the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Service) Panic Button app, which is designed to protect children and teenagers who use the social networking site, but says more education and vigilance is needed to keep young people safe online

Monthly Malware Statistics: June 2010

2010-07-13T12:01:00

Malicious programs detected on users’ computers

Kaspersky Lab Brings Ferrari F430 GT2 To Abingdon

2010-07-13T11:33:00

Kaspersky Lab has celebrated the first anniversary of its expansion to its new UK head-office in Milton Park, Abingdon, and the company's partnership with the world famous AF Corse racing team

Tales of the unexpected…and the expected: Malware statistics for June

2010-07-13T01:29:00

Kaspersky Lab announces the publication of its Monthly Malware Statistics for June 2010

Kaspersky Lab's Guide To A Safe Summer Music Festival Season

2010-07-07T07:17:00

With Glastonbury, Download and the Isle Of Wight Festival already hazy memories the UK music festival season is well underway

Kaspersky Security for Mail Server is Named a Winner in the WindowSecurity.com Readers' Choice Awards

2010-07-06T07:23:00

Kaspersky Lab announces that Kaspersky Security for Mail Server has been named a winner in the WindowSecurity.com Readers' Choice Awards

Get Breaking IT Security News And Analysis On Your iPhone

2010-06-30T01:53:00

Threatpost unveils latest tool to keep you informed about security risks that impact you, your business and your employees

Kasperky Lab Spam Report: May 2010

2010-06-28T09:17:00

According to Kaspersky Lab’s spam report for May 2010, the USA maintained its positions as the prime distributor of spam, despite a decrease of 2.4% compared to March’s figure: the quantity of spam originating from this country increased by 8.5%, having returned to its usual level of 20.7%.

Kaspersky Lab's Antivirus Products Receive a VB100 Award for Protection of the Windows 2008 R2 Server Platform

2010-06-25T01:08:00

Kaspersky Lab announces that Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 and 8.0 for Windows Servers has received a VB100 award after successful testing on the Microsoft Windows 2008 Server R2 platform

Kaspersky Lab and M86 Security Extend Their Global Partnership

2010-06-24T11:15:00

M86 Security, the global expert in real-time web and email threat protection, today announced the expansion of their partnership with Kaspersky Lab

Children and the Internet, Safety Rules: Kaspersky Lab focuses on safe surfing for families

2010-06-22T10:47:00

Today’s Internet provides huge opportunities for children to learn more about the world in which they live, to communicate more widely and to study and have fun, but the Internet can also have a dark side.

Children and the Internet, Safety Rules: Kaspersky Lab focuses on safe surfing for families

2010-06-22T04:18:00

Internetization as a New Mobile Malware Trend

2010-06-21T12:18:00

As part of Kaspersky Lab's recent Security Analyst Summit, its Mobile Research Group Manager, Denis Maslennikov, gave a presentation titled 'Mobile malware and the Internet: a myth or reality?'

Children and the Internet: Safety Rules

2010-06-21T10:30:00

Internetization as a new mobile malware trend

2010-06-18T06:59:00

During the recent press tour which was part of Kaspersky Lab's Security Analyst Summit, Denis Maslennikov, Mobile Research Group Manager, gave a presentation titled ‘Mobile malware and the Internet: a myth or reality?

Secure-mobile-championship-2010: team up with Kaspersky Mobile Security for winning smartphone protection

2010-06-15T07:40:00

Throughout the entire 2010 World Cup period, Kaspersky Lab is offering football fans free protection for their smartphones – and that could be invaluable if the worst happens and your phone goes missing

Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 is Named 'Product of the Year' by the Respected German IT publication PC Magazin

2010-06-15T06:49:00

Kaspersky Lab announces that Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 was named 'Product of the Year 2009/2010' by readers of the German computer journal PC Magazin

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010 Receives Top Marks from AV-Comparatives

2010-06-15T06:46:00

Kaspersky Lab announces that the AV-Comparatives laboratory has awarded Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010 the highest mark possible in tests designed to analyse the product's proactive defense capabilities

The most polymorphic virus around today

2010-06-10T12:01:00

Kaspersky Lab announces the publication of an article titled ‘A Review of Virus.Win32.Virut.ce’ by Vyacheslav Zakorzhevsky, a Senior Virus Analyst with Kaspersky Lab.

Kaspersky Internet Security 2011 and Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011 Offer Unsurpassed Internet Protection

2010-06-10T02:00:00

New Security Solutions by Kaspersky Lab make digital life safe

Exploits – the cybercriminals' top tool during May 2010

2010-06-07T08:28:00

Kaspersky Lab has released its monthly malware statistics detailing which malicious programs were detected and blocked by the company’s security software solutions during May 2010.

Exploits - the cybercriminals' top tool for the month of May

2010-06-04T08:25:00

Kaspersky Lab has released its Monthly Malware Statistics detailing which malicious programs were detected and blocked by the company’s solutions during May.

Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Mac is the preferred choice

2010-06-04T01:26:00

GfK ranking lists Kaspersky Lab's security solution as number one in Europe

Adobe products: the number one target for hackers in the first quarter of 2010

2010-06-01T12:59:00

According to Kaspersky Lab’s report 'Information Security Threats in the First Quarter of 2010', Adobe products are currently the primary target for hackers and virus writers worldwide due to their prevalence and multi-platform capabilities.

Malicious programs migrate from Chinese servers

2010-06-01T12:28:00

Kaspersky Lab announces that it has issued its quarterly malware report titled, Information Security Threats in the First Quarter of 2010.

Twitter becomes an attractive target for cybercriminals

2010-05-20T09:38:00

Kaspersky Lab alerts users to the emergence of a hacker tool called TwitterNET Builder, which can be used to form botnets that are controlled via Twitter

Kaspersky Lab to hold European Round of the Conference for Young Professionals

2010-05-19T09:07:00

"IT Security for the Next Generation"

Kaspersky Lab Announces an Update of its Security Solution for Small Businesses

2010-05-19T09:04:00

Kaspersky Lab announces the update of its security solution for small businesses, Kaspersky Small Office Security

Keep your digital life safe, warns Kaspersky Lab at the World Information Society Day

2010-05-18T10:58:00

Today is World Information Society Day, which aims to raise global awareness of societal changes brought about by the Internet and new technologies

Kaspersky Open Space Security R2 named winner of the Platinum Brand Award

2010-05-14T01:03:00

Kaspersky Lab announces that Kaspersky Open Space Security R2 has been awarded the Platinum Brand Award for business security software by Hong Kong's PC3 and PC3 Corporate magazines

Kaspersky Lab Reports Almost Half Of Digital Pollution On The Internet Originates From China, USA and Russian Federation

2010-05-07T03:06:00

Kaspersky Lab today reports that the USA, China and the Russian Federation contributed 49% of all web-based threats reported in April 2010. The results were as follows...

Kaspersky Lab joins the eNsemble™ Multi-Core Alliance to Promote Advanced Anti-Malware Technologies for Multi-Core Processors

2010-05-04T07:59:00

Kaspersky Lab announces that it has become a member of the eNsemble™ Multi-Core Alliance, a premier industry organisation founded to drive best-in-class innovations on multi-core parallel processing platforms and software development.

Kaspersky Lab publishes article 'Crimeware: A new round of confrontation begins…'

2010-05-04T07:53:00

The article examines the current state of malware attacks on clients of financial organizations and methods for combating such attacks more effectively.

Widely available malicious code threatening users: Kaspersky Lab's Malware Statistics for April 2010

2010-04-30T03:04:00

The month of April saw a particularly sharp rise in one of the main types of web attack – malicious exploits whose source codes are widely available.

Kaspersky Lab announces the publication of the analytical article 'Crimeware: A new round of confrontation begins…'

2010-04-29T09:57:00

The article examines the current state of malware attacks on clients of financial organizations, and methods for combating such attacks more effectively.

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010 demonstrates excellent results in tests carried out by Virus Bulletin

2010-04-23T02:29:00

Kaspersky Lab announces that Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010 has once again been awarded the prestigious VB100 accolade from the authoritative British magazine Virus Bulletin

Social networking security depends on your friends

2010-04-19T08:19:00

Kaspersky Lab announces the publication of the analytical article ‘The Dangers of Social Networking’, by Georg Wicherski, a malware analyst with the Company.

Kaspersky Lab publishes the analytical article 'ZeuS on the Hunt'

2010-04-12T08:24:00

One of the most prolific threats to be found on computers around the world is the ZeuS Trojan.

Exploitation of vulnerability in Internet Explorer was the most significant cybercrime threat during March 2010

2010-04-12T02:34:00

Kaspersky Lab advises all IT users to patch regularly to avoid Cybercriminal attempts to exploit software vulnerabilities

The gap is closing between the world's top three digital polluters

2010-04-12T02:25:00

Kaspersky Lab reports that China, Russian Federation and USA contributed to more than half of all web-borne infections during March 2010

Eugene Kaspersky to be honoured with induction to Hall of Fame at Infosecurity Europe 2010

2010-04-08T06:35:00

Kaspersky Lab to provide attendees with comprehensive protection against cyberthreats

Monthly Malware Statistics: March 2010

2010-04-06T12:17:00

Malicious programs detected on users' computers

Kaspersky Lab Discovers Koobface Worm Doubles its Number of Command and Control Servers in 48 Hours

2010-03-12T08:36:00

Kaspersky Lab warns of a surge in Koobface, the highly prolific worm infecting social networking sites. The malicious program targets sites such as Facebook and Twitter and uses compromised legitimate websites as proxies for its main command and control server. During the past two weeks, the...

Kaspersky PURE Provides Ultimate Home-Wide Protection Against Digital Pollution

2010-03-09T09:34:00

New product from Kaspersky Lab goes beyond PC protection to provide a safe and clean digital life for all

Gumblar Strikes Again To Dominate The Online Threat Landscape Throughout February

2010-03-09T08:22:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of Internet threat management solutions that protect against all forms of malicious software including viruses, spyware, hacker attacks and spam, reports that the script Trojan-Downloader program, Gumblar, has made a resurgence to dominate the Internet threat...

Beware the Internet: Monthly Malware Statistics for February 2010

2010-03-08T01:43:00

There may be no new trends to speak of this month but the statistics paint a very clear picture of the current situation: if your computer’s going to be infected, the Internet will most probably be to blame.

Kaspersky Lab announces the result of judicial proceedings with its distribution partner for the Benelux countries

2010-03-05T07:00:00

Kaspersky Lab announces the result of judicial proceedings with its distribution partner for the Benelux countries

Kaspersky Lab Recommends 'Patching Human Vulnerabilities' On A Regular Basis To Protect Corporate IT Systems

2010-03-05T03:19:00

Kaspersky Lab is recommending that human vulnerabilities need to be patched, to prevent them from being the weakest link in an organisations IT security chain

Kaspersky Lab recommends 'Patching human vulnerabilities' on a regular basis

2010-03-03T08:48:00

Kaspersky Lab announces the publication of an analytical article by David Emm, Senior Regional Researcher, UK, Global Research & Analysis Team. The article discusses the human factor and how it influences the problem of information security.

Visit Kaspersky Lab at RSA Conference USA 2010

2010-03-01T11:02:00

2nd – 4th March 2010, Moscone Center, San Francisco, California

For a Cleaner Digital Environment // Kaspersky Lab at the CeBIT 2010

2010-03-01T10:51:00

The IT security experts provide information about current Web 2.0 risks and present new security solutions for home and business

Visit Kaspersky Lab at RSA Conference USA 2010

2010-03-01T04:48:00

2nd – 4th March 2010, Moscone Center, San Francisco, California

Argos Places Kaspersky Lab's Home Security Software On The Coffee Table Of 13 million UK Households

2010-02-24T07:56:00

Kaspersky Lab announces that the multi-channel retailer, Argos, is stocking its award-winning home-user software in its latest catalogue and online

Kaspersky Lab Overview of the Cyberthreat Landscape During 2009

2010-02-24T01:24:00

Kaspersky Lab today reveals that the number of new malicious programs detected in 2009 was virtually the same as 2008, but warns of increasingly sophisticated malware

Kaspersky Lab Announces New Version of Kaspersky Mobile Security

2010-02-18T07:59:00

New features for advanced privacy protection available in the UK from March 30, 2010

Kaspersky Lab publishes its annual report on threat evolution in 2009

2010-02-17T09:30:00

The main trend in 2009 was the ever greater sophistication of malware technologies. Meanwhile, there were global epidemics, cybercriminals added to their repertoire of Internet scams and the number of new malicious programs started to level out.

Kaspersky Lab Sponsors the 2010 RBS Six Nations Rugby

2010-02-17T09:28:00

Kaspersky Lab announces that it is sponsoring the 2010 RBS Six Nations rugby tournament

Kaspersky Lab Finalists At The SC Awards Europe 2010

2010-02-17T08:53:00

Eugene Kaspersky nominated as CEO of the Year, Kaspersky Open Space Security announced as Best Anti-Malware Solution finalist

Kaspersky Lab Finalists At The SC Awards Europe 2010

2010-02-17T07:15:00

Eugene Kaspersky nominated as CEO of the Year, Kaspersky Open Space Security announced as Best Anti-Malware Solution finalist

Kaspersky Lab Enhances Partner Program for 2010

2010-02-11T08:51:00

Improved program follows company philosophy by helping channel partners to protect and grow their business, whilst making it easier

Trojan Programs Continue To Dominate The Digital Pollution Of The Internet At The Start Of 2010

2010-02-09T03:50:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of Internet threat management solutions that protect against all forms of malicious software including viruses, spyware, hackers and spam, has revealed the Trojan variants dominated the IT threat landscape and digital pollution of the Internet in January 2010

China the largest digital polluter in January 2010

2010-02-09T03:23:00

Kaspersky Lab has revealed that Chinese cybercriminals were the most prolific source of digital pollution on the Internet in January 2010

Safer Internet Day 2010 – Surf Smarter!

2010-02-09T03:16:00

Digital pollution is growing – but many Internet users are still unaware of the threats

Monthly Malware Statistics: January 2010

2010-02-05T09:28:00

The first Top Twenty lists malicious programs, adware and potentially unwanted programs that were detected and neutralized when accessed for the first time, i.e. by the on-access scanner.

Kaspersky Lab Patents Innovative Method for Minimising False Positives

2010-01-21T01:07:00

Kaspersky Lab announces the successful patenting in the US of a cutting-edge technology that minimises the number of false positives

The Kaspersky Lab Monthly Malware Statistics: December 2009

2010-01-11T10:03:00

Kaspersky Lab presents its monthly malware statistics for December 2009

The Kaspersky Lab Commonwealth Antarctic Expedition Has Reached The South Pole!

2010-01-11T09:57:00

Kaspersky Lab announces that the Kaspersky Lab Commonwealth Antarctic Expedition has reached its destination – the South Pole!

Monthly Malware Statistics: December 2009

2010-01-04T11:27:00

The first Top Twenty lists malicious programs, adware and potentially unwanted programs that were detected and neutralized when accessed for the first time, i.e. by the on-access scanner.

Kaspersky Lab's Antivirus Solutions Win Prestigious VB100 Award in Testing on Windows 7 Platform

2009-12-21T12:54:00

Excellent results for Kaspersky® Anti-Virus 2010 and Kaspersky® Anti-Virus 6.0 for Windows Workstation Release 2

The Kaspersky Lab Commonwealth Antarctic Team Has Reached Halfway Point

2009-12-17T12:12:00

Women expedition brave elements on their way to the South Pole

Kaspersky® Internet Security Awarded Five Stars And Computer Shopper Best Buy

2009-12-17T11:56:00

'Outstanding malware protection, an easy-to-use interface and low price makes Kaspersky® Internet Security 2010 our first choice'

Kaspersky Lab announces publication of an article entitled "The botnet ecosystem"

2009-12-17T10:09:00

The article sheds light on the nature of the cybercrime business and, in particular, the botnets at its core.

Kaspersky Lab launches Kaspersky Password Manager

2009-12-15T09:47:00

New product offers secure and easy access for multiple passwords

Kaspersky Lab unveils further level of protection with Kaspersky KryptoStorage

2009-12-15T09:26:00

Cryptographic protection and permanent deletion of data to beef up information security

Kaspersky Lab issues 2010 cyberthreat forecast

2009-12-15T09:17:00

Kaspersky Lab outlines the threats we can expect to see in 2010 as a result of cybercriminal activity

Kaspersky Lab Issues 2010 Cyberthreat Forecast

2009-12-15T03:17:00

Company experts expect shift from attacks via websites and applications attacks towards file sharing networks

Kaspersky Lab presents its monthly malware statistics for November 2009

2009-12-08T02:08:00

Kaspersky Lab presents its monthly malware statistics for November 2009

Monthly Malware Statistics: November 2009

2009-12-04T03:01:00

Kaspersky Lab presents its monthly malware statistics for November

CEO and Co-Founder of Kaspersky Lab Named One of the Top 100 Most Influential Executives by Everything Channel's CRN

2009-12-04T02:37:00

Kaspersky Lab is proud to announce that CEO and co-founder, Eugene Kaspersky, has been named one of the Most Influential Executives in the Industry by Everything Channel's CRN (USA).

Don't let Cybercriminals ruin Christmas: Stay safe from malware with tips on staying safe online from Kaspersky Lab

2009-12-04T02:29:00

It's the most wonderful time of the year

Kaspersky® Internet Security 2010 wins a dynamic test conducted by the Anti-Malware Test Lab

2009-12-04T02:24:00

Kaspersky® Internet Security 2010 Best Internet Security-class product

Kaspersky Lab's corporate products receive several prestigious logos from Microsoft

2009-11-29T12:34:00

Updated products are fully compatible with Microsoft's latest Windows operating systems

Kaspersky Lab publishes "Spam evolution: July – September 2009"

2009-11-24T08:59:00

Kaspersky Lab announces the publication of its latest quarterly spam report

Kaspersky Lab announces Costco as first UK wholesaler to stock Kaspersky® Internet Security 2010

2009-11-18T12:30:00

Kaspersky Lab today announced that all 21 Costco cash-and-carry membership warehouse clubs across the UK will be stocking the three-desktop, one-year license of the award-winning Kaspersky solution ® Internet Security 2010.

Kaspersky Lab announces publication of the analytical article 'Rogue antivirus: a growing problem'

2009-11-16T09:59:00

Kaspersky Lab announces publication of an article entitled 'Rogue antivirus: a growing problem'

Kaspersky Lab publishes the article 'Browsing malicious websites'

2009-11-12T11:14:00

Kaspersky Lab announces the publication of the analytical article "Browsing malicious websites" by Costin Raiu, Kaspersky Lab's leading security expert in the EEMEA region

Kaspersky Lab named among Top 4 vendors of security solutions for endpoint users

2009-11-10T01:50:00

Kaspersky Lab has been named among the top four vendors of security solutions for endpoint users worldwide in an annual report by IDC based on information on over a thousand major software vendors.

Kaspersky Lab announces UK & Ireland Partner Award Winners

2009-11-09T12:44:00

Find out who walked away with the accolades in the 2009 Kaspersky Lab UK Partner Awards, which were presented at a gala dinner held in the sumptuous surroundings of Tylney Hall Country House Hotel in Hampshire.

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010 receives AV-Comparatives' top award

2009-11-05T12:05:00

Kaspersky Lab has been awarded AV-Comparatives' highest accolade, 'Advanced+' status after testing its products against 10 well-known samples of malware including NetSky, RJump, Rustock and ZBot.

Tiny = innocent?

2009-11-05T11:46:00

“Krab Krawler” tool by Kaspersky Lab helps making Twitter safer

Tiny = innocent?

2009-11-05T03:20:00

“Krab Krawler” tool by Kaspersky Lab helps making Twitter safer

Kaspersky Lab presents its monthly malware statistics for October 2009

2009-11-05T03:18:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of Internet threat management solutions that protect against all forms of malicious software including viruses, spyware, hackers and spam, presents its monthly malware statistics for October 2009.

Monthly Malware Statistics: October 2009

2009-11-05T03:02:00

Kaspersky Lab presents its monthly malware statistics for October. From this month onwards, the data used is gathered from all products which use the Kaspersky Security Network (KSN), i.e. products from both the 2009 and 2010 lines.

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010 receives AV-Comparatives' top award

2009-11-05T02:45:00

Kaspersky Lab has been awarded AV-Comparatives' highest accolade, 'Advanced+' status after testing its products against 10 well-known samples of malware including NetSky, RJump, Rustock and ZBot.

Kaspersky Lab Enters D-Link's Global Alliance Program

2009-11-04T09:35:00

Kaspersky Lab and D-Link Sign Agreement to Enhance NetDefend Product Line

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010 and Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 now fully compatible with Windows 7

2009-10-26T10:26:00

Free upgrades to Kaspersky users

Kaspersky Lab publishes an article entitled "Brazil: a country rich in banking Trojans"

2009-10-16T10:00:00

The article by Dmitry Bestuzhev, Senior Regional Researcher for Latin America provides an overview of how cybercriminals target online banking systems.

Kaspersky Lab launches Kaspersky® Anti-Virus for Mac

2009-10-15T11:17:00

Kaspersky® Anti-Virus for Mac increases protection against malware for Mac users

Kaspersky Lab's updated corporate solutions receive Intel logo certificates

2009-10-13T01:50:00

Kaspersky Lab has announced that its updated corporate products, Kaspersky® Anti-Virus 6.0 for Windows Workstations and Kaspersky® Anti-Virus 6.0 for Windows Servers, have been certified compatible with Intel processor technologies

Kaspersky Lab announces publication of The Cash Factory

2009-10-09T12:05:00

Kaspersky Lab announces the publication of its latest article, The Cash Factory

Kaspersky Lab detects use of YouTube for video spam

2009-10-09T01:36:00

Kaspersky Lab has detected the mass mailing of unsolicited messages that include links to video advertisements

Kaspersky Lab launches Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Mac

2009-10-08T01:12:00

New security solution protects home and corporate users from cyber-threats

Monthly Malware Statistics: September 2009

2009-10-05T02:30:00

Kaspersky Lab presents its monthly malware statistics for September

Eugene Kaspersky receives National Friendship Award of China

2009-10-02T12:44:00

Kaspersky Lab is pleased to announce that the company’s CEO and co-founder Eugene Kaspersky has received the National Friendship Award of China

Eugene Kaspersky receives National Friendship Award of China

2009-10-02T01:58:00

Kaspersky Lab is pleased to announce that the company’s CEO and co-founder Eugene Kaspersky has received the National Friendship Award of China

Kaspersky Lab presents powerful major enhancements to its business solutions for SMBs and enterprises

2009-10-01T10:47:00

Updates for current users are free of charge / security check using the Cybercrime scanner enables the channel to acquire new customers

Mobile Malware Evolution

2009-09-29T01:20:00

Kaspersky Lab announces the publication of the third edition of "Mobile Malware Evolution", a review of threats which target mobile phones and smartphones

Kaspersky Lab Announces its Third Review of Mobile Malware Evolution

2009-09-29T01:00:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces publication of the third edition of "Mobile Malware Evolution", a review of threats which target mobile phones and smartphones

Traps on the Internet: executive summary

2009-09-24T12:00:00

This article, written by the security researcher Christian Funk, provides an overview of the pitfalls that new Internet users may encounter.

Kaspersky Lab Makes the Software Top 100 List

2009-09-18T07:10:00

Kaspersky is the second fastest growing software company after Google

Kaspersky Lab to participate in the Virus Bulletin 2009 conference

2009-09-16T07:02:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces its participation in the annual international IT security conference held by authoritative British IT security magazine Virus Bulletin. The conference will take place on 23-25 September 2009, in Geneva,...

Kaspersky Lab named title sponsor of Commonwealth Antarctic Expedition

2009-09-15T09:06:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces its decision to act as title sponsor of the Commonwealth Women’s Antarctic Expedition

Kaspersky Lab patents 5 cutting-edge technologies in Russia

2009-09-07T08:42:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of Internet threat management solutions that protect against all forms of malicious software including viruses, spyware, hackers and spam, announces the successful patenting of five cutting-edge IT security technologies in Russia

Kaspersky Lab Presents Its Monthly Malware Statistics For August 2009

2009-09-04T08:00:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of Internet threat management solutions that protect against all forms of malicious software including viruses, spyware, hackers and spam, has released two malware ratings compiled from data generated by the Kaspersky Security Network (KSN) in August 2009

Monthly Malware Statistics: August 2009

2009-09-04T08:00:00

Kaspersky Lab presents its monthly malware statistics for August

Kaspersky Lab Grows Corporate Sales Team for UK & Ireland

2009-08-26T01:20:00

Six New Positions Created To Match Increased Demand From Customers And Channel Partners For Award-Winning IT Security

Kaspersky Lab releases "Spam evolution: January - June 2009"

2009-08-25T12:41:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, presents its report on the evolution of spam in the Russian segment of the Internet in the first half of 2009. The company’s analysts have identified the trends demonstrated by spam mailings in the face of the global...

Vue Cinemas Selects Kaspersky Lab To Screen IT Systems

2009-08-25T02:52:00

Kaspersky Business Space Security Delivers Award-Winning Protection for Multiplex Cinema Operator

Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 Outperforms Competitors in Cascadia Labs Testing

2009-08-25T02:47:00

Best score in three categories

Kaspersky Lab reports the detection of a virus infecting applications created with Delphi

2009-08-18T02:54:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management systems, reports detection of Virus.Win32.Induc.a, a virus that spreads via CodeGear Delphi, an integrated software development environment

Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 comes out on top in comparative testing by PC Security Labs

2009-08-12T09:38:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces that Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 achieved the best results in testing conducted by PC Security Labs. The latest tests conducted by China’s PC Security Labs in July 2009 assessed 24 popular antivirus...

Kaspersky Lab to hold international student conference on Cybercrime

2009-08-07T07:09:00

International students and young scientists are invited to register and submit their papers

Kaspersky Lab to hold international student conference on Cybercrime

2009-08-07T07:09:00

International students and young scientists are invited to register and submit their papers

Kaspersky Lab announces the publication of the analytical article "Malware beyond Vista and XP"

2009-08-04T11:25:00

This article provides an overview of malware which targets systems other than Windows. It also examines what steps can be taken to protect non-Windows systems or heterogeneous networks.

Kaspersky Lab announces the publication of the analytical article 'Malware beyond Vista and XP'

2009-08-04T11:07:00

The article provides an overview of malware which targets systems other than Windows. It also examines what steps can be taken to protect non-Windows systems or heterogeneous networks.

Monthly Malware Statistics: July 2009

2009-08-03T02:31:00

This malware rating is compiled from data generated by the Kaspersky Security Network (KSN)

New versions of Kaspersky Lab's personal products attain OESIS OK certification

2009-07-31T11:01:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces the successful OESIS OK certification of the new versions of its personal products. Certification in OPSWAT’s OESIS OK system attests to a product’s seamless interoperability with software solutions...

New versions of Kaspersky Lab's personal products attain OESIS OK certification

2009-07-31T10:30:00

New versions of Kaspersky Lab's personal products attain OESIS OK certification

2009-07-31T03:18:00

Kaspersky Lab publishes an analytical article on botnet economics

2009-07-22T12:30:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, presents a new analytical article by antivirus analyst Yury Namestnikov. The article entitled “Botnet Economics” discusses the various applications of zombie networks.

Kaspersky Lab announces new partnership with IT distributor Target Components Ltd

2009-07-16T11:04:00

Partner offers new services to target resellers with the latest IT security products

Kaspersky Lab announces new partnership with IT distributor Target Components Ltd

2009-07-16T07:43:00

Partner offers new services to target resellers with the latest IT security products

Million-dollar business for Cybercriminals

2009-07-14T07:34:00

Kaspersky Lab publishes analytical article on botnet economics

Million-dollar business for Cybercriminals

2009-07-14T07:34:00

Kaspersky Lab publishes analytical article on botnet economics

Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 achieves top results in testing

2009-07-13T07:28:00

Security solution reaches “excellent” protection status in Matousec-Transparent Security laboratory testing

Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 achieves top results in testing

2009-07-13T07:28:00

Security solution reaches “excellent” protection status in Matousec-Transparent Security laboratory testing

Kaspersky Lab detected over 575 new variants of Koobface throughout the month

2009-07-07T08:34:00

Kaspersky Lab saw an explosion of Koobface modifications throughout the month of June, due to summer and vacations across the northern hemisphere.

Monthly Malware Statistics: June 2009

2009-07-03T11:18:00

As in previous months, this malware rating is compiled from data generated by the Kaspersky Security Network (KSN). However, slightly different methods have been used to select and analyse the data.

Kaspersky Lab is a Business Essential at Makro Stores

2009-07-02T01:29:00

Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 and Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 available at 30 Cash and Carry stores in the UK

Kaspersky Lab publishes the analytical article 'Summertime Is Wireless Time'

2009-06-25T06:30:00

The article discusses security issues which affect Wi-Fi – a popular wireless standard widely used to access local area networks and the Internet.

Kaspersky Lab publishes the article "Summertime is Wireless Time"

2009-06-25T06:30:00

Kaspersky Lab publishes analytical article about Wi-Fi related Cybercrime threats and protection measures

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev visits Kaspersky Lab in Moscow

2009-06-22T12:00:00

Kaspersky Lab's Moscow offices host the inaugural meeting of Russia’s Commission on the Modernization and Technological Development of the Economy, chaired by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev visits Kaspersky Lab in Moscow

2009-06-22T12:00:00

Kaspersky Lab's Moscow offices host the inaugural meeting of Russia’s Commission on the Modernization and Technological Development of the Economy, chaired by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.

Kaspersky Lab announces winners and new corporate business strategy to help partners grow into corporate segment

2009-06-22T03:06:00

Kaspersky Lab reveals award winners at its first European Partner Conference, as more than 100 top European channel partners and Kaspersky Lab executives travelled to Tenerife to discuss the conference’s theme: “protecting your customers, protecting your margins."

Kaspersky Lab announces winners and new corporate business strategy to help partners grow into corporate segment

2009-06-22T03:06:00

Kaspersky Lab patents cutting-edge technology to combat increasingly sophisticated malware

2009-06-17T10:13:00

A new technology that detects and deletes malicious software and removes any trace of its effects by running automatically generated scripts is patented by Kaspersky Lab in the US.

Kaspersky Lab holds opening ceremony for new UK office

2009-06-16T08:00:00

120 people celebrate success of IT security company at its new environmentally friendly office in Oxfordshire

Kaspersky Lab Expands Partnership with Juniper Networks

2009-06-16T07:00:00

Kaspersky Lab announces that its cutting-edge antivirus technologies have been integrated into Juniper Networks' SRX-Series Services Gateways and J-Series Services Routers - antivirus filters which are an essential component of any network protection system.

Eugene Kaspersky receives State Prize of the Russian Federation for Science and Technology

2009-06-12T08:00:00

Kaspersky Lab CEO and co-founder Eugene Kaspersky has received the State Prize of the Russian Federation for Science and Technology from Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in the Kremlin.

Kaspersky Lab detects 25 millionth malicious program

2009-06-10T10:52:00

The rapid exponential growth rate in the number of malicious programs on the internet sees Kaspersky add virus number 25,000,000 to its database.

Kaspersky Lab publishes the analytical article "Bootkit 2009"

2009-06-09T12:30:00

Kaspersky Lab presents an analytical article by Sergey Golovanov, senior malware analyst at Kaspersky Lab and Vyacheslav Rusakov, lead developer of the complex threat analysis group at Kaspersky Lab.

Kaspersky Lab publishes the analytical article “Bootkit 2009”

2009-06-09T12:00:00

Kaspersky Lab publishes an analytical article about Backdoor.Win32.Sinowal crimeware

Kaspersky Lab Offers Security Solution for Ultra-Portable Computers

2009-06-09T07:00:00

Kaspersky lab announces the launch of Kaspersky Internet Security Special Edition for Ultra-Portables to protect users of 'netbooks' from Cybercrime threats.

Monthly Malware Statistics: May 2009

2009-06-03T10:00:00

Two Top Twenties have been compiled from data generated by the Kaspersky Security Network (KSN) throughout May 2009.

Kaspersky Lab UK responds to major market growth with move to larger UK head office

2009-06-01T05:00:00

IT Security firm expands its capacity with environmentally friendly office in Abingdon

Kaspersky Lab UK responds to major market growth with move to larger UK head office

2009-06-01T05:00:00

IT Security firm expands its capacity with environmentally friendly office in Abingdon

Kaspersky Lab publishes an article entitled 'Cybercrime and the Law: a review of UK computer crime legislation'

2009-05-29T07:30:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading producer of secure content management solutions, presents an analytical article by David Emm, the company's Senior Technology Consultant in the UK

Kaspersky Lab publishes paper entitled 'Cybercrime and the Law: a review of UK computer crime legislation'

2009-05-29T07:30:00

Kaspersky Lab has today published an overview of cybercrime legislation in the UK, written by David Emm, a member of the Global Research and Analysis Team at Kaspersky Lab. The paper assesses current and previous legislation, gives examples of convictions and offers a view on how legislation could be improved in the future.

Kaspersky Lab Expands Green Team Channel Partner Programme With New Academy Initiative

2009-05-28T03:05:00

Kaspersky Lab shows its commitment to the Small and Medium Business market with the latest expansion of its Green Team Channel Partner Programme in the UK.

Kaspersky Lab Expands Green Team Channel Partner Programme With New Academy Initiative

2009-05-28T03:05:00

Kaspersky Lab shows its commitment to the Small and Medium Business market with the latest expansion of its Green Team Channel Partner Programme in the UK.

Kaspersky Lab offers free guide to staying safe online in the wake of the latest Facebook phishing attack

2009-05-18T10:34:00

Kaspersky Lab releases free ‘Your Guide To Stopping Cybercrime’ guide as Facebook - now the UK's most popular website - is targeted by Cybercriminals in a new phishing attack.

Kaspersky Lab announces Gem as new UK retail distribution partner

2009-05-18T07:07:00

Kaspersky Lab's multi award-winning security solutions gain an increased foothold on the Highstreet and Online with the announcement of a distrubution agreement with the UK retail distributor, Gem.

Kaspersky Lab patents technology for safeguarding data integrity

2009-05-15T05:10:00

Kaspersky Lab announce that a "very significant invention" - which allows quick and reliable tracking of file modifications, triggering antivirus scans to prevent execution of malicious code - has been patented in the US.

Kaspersky Lab offers free guide to staying safe online in the wake of the latest Facebook phishing attack

2009-05-15T03:26:00

Kaspersky Lab releases free ‘Your Guide To Stopping Cybercrime’ guide as Facebook - now the UK's most popular website - is targeted by Cybercriminals in a new phishing attack.

Kaspersky Lab patents technology for safeguarding data integrity

2009-05-15T01:40:00

Kaspersky Lab patents cutting-edge heuristic analysis technology

2009-05-08T10:30:00

Kaspersky lab successfully patents its new heuristic analysis technology, which enables a security rating to be assigned to software based on its behavior during emulation.

Kaspersky Lab implements detection and treatment for unique MBR rootkit

2009-05-08T10:17:00

Kaspersky Lab is one of the first major antivirus vendors to incorporate both detection and successful treatment for the new Sinowal modification in its personal antivirus solutions.

Kaspersky Lab implements detection and treatment for unique MBR rootkit

2009-05-08T05:40:00

Kaspersky Lab is one of the first major antivirus vendors to incorporate both detection and successful treatment for the new Sinowal modification in its personal antivirus solutions.

One billion social networkers this year exposed to Cybercrime Kuwait ICT delegates hear

2009-05-07T04:00:00

Stefan Tanase, a Kaspersky Lab expert, says that in 2009 one billion people face the real threat of cybercrime through social networking and, increasingly, through their mobile devices.

Monthly Malware Statistics: April 2009

2009-05-04T07:35:00

Two Top Twenties have been compiled from data generated by the Kaspersky Security Network (KSN) throughout April 2009.

Kaspersky Lab Is Ready to Offer Comprehensive IT Security with Windows 7

2009-05-01T07:00:00

Positive feedback regarding speed, reliability and stability protection with Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Windows 7.

Kaspersky Lab Ready to Offer Comprehensive IT Security with Windows 7

2009-05-01T06:00:00

Positive feedback regarding speed, reliability and stability protection with Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Windows 7.

Eugene Kaspersky wins State Prize of the Russian Federation for Science and Technology

2009-04-30T07:00:00

Kaspersky Lab CEO and co-founder Eugene Kaspersky has won the State Prize of the Russian Federation for Science and Technology - the highest Russian award conferred to individuals for services to society and the state - to be presented in the Kremlin on 12 June, 2009 by President Dmitry Medvedev.

Kaspersky Lab launches solution to protect mobile phone business users against Cybercrime

2009-04-28T07:00:00

Kaspersky Lab launches Kaspersky Mobile Security Enterprise Edition, designed to protect corporate users of smartphones from all kinds of Cybercrime.

Kaspersky Lab ups the security ante

2009-04-28T07:00:00

Product Innovation, Partner Programme and Customer Demand Sees Internet Security Leader Buck The Downward Economic Trend

Kaspersky Lab ups the security ante

2009-04-28T07:00:00

Product Innovation, Partner Programme and Customer Demand Sees Internet Security Leader Buck The Downward Economic Trend

Twitter worms no threat to users of Kaspersky Lab products

2009-04-24T12:39:00

Kaspersky Lab announces that its products successfully detect all versions of the Net-Worm.JS.Twettir worm that recently spread on the Twitter social networking site.

Kaspersky Lab publishes the article 'Drive-by Downloads: The Web under Siege'

2009-04-15T07:00:00

Kaspersky Lab security evangelist Ryan Naraine's article about drive-by downloads is published.

Drive-by Downloads: The Web Under Siege

2009-04-15T07:00:00

Kaspersky Lab security evangelist Ryan Naraine's article about Drive-by Downloads is published

Kaspersky Lab analyses new version of Kido (Conficker)

2009-04-11T08:27:00

A new version of the malicious program Kido (aka Conficker and Downadup) has been detected by Kaspersky Lab; computers infected with Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Kido (aka Conficker.c) have now contacted each other over P2P, telling infected machines to download new malicious files, thus activating the...

Monthly Malware Statistics: March 2009

2009-04-01T11:45:00

Two Top Twenties have been compiled from data generated by the Kaspersky Security Network (KSN) throughout March 2009.

Kaspersky Lab finalist in Microscope ACES Awards 2009

2009-03-24T11:36:00

IT channel-focused publication Microscope short-lists security expert for Security Vendor of the Year award

Kaspersky Lab finalist in Microscope ACES Awards 2009

2009-03-24T11:36:00

IT channel-focused publication Microscope short-lists security expert for Security Vendor of the Year award

Eugene Kaspersky To Host Cybercrime Forum At Infosecurity Europe 2009

2009-03-24T01:27:00

28th to 30th April 2009; Earls Court, London; Stand G40; Come and meet the Co-Founder & CEO of Kaspersky Lab

Eugene Kaspersky To Host Cybercrime Forum At Infosecurity Europe 2009

2009-03-24T01:27:00

28th to 30th April 2009; Earls Court, London; Stand G40; Come and meet the Co-Founder & CEO of Kaspersky Lab

Eugene Kaspersky addresses Council of Europe conference on cybercrime

2009-03-19T02:15:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces that its CEO and co-founder Eugene Kaspersky addressed the international conference Cooperation against Cybercrime

Kaspersky Lab publishes an article entitled “Repercussions of dynamic testing”

2009-03-18T10:30:00

The article is authored by Roel Schouwenberg, a senior antivirus researcher with the company, and focuses on the possible negative effects of dynamic testing with malware authors using data generated by the tests.

Dynamic testing of anti-malware: new challenges for security vendors

2009-03-18T02:29:00

Kaspersky Lab issues article on repercussions and risks of dynamic testing

Kaspersky Lab publishes its annual report on threat evolution in 2008

2009-03-13T09:06:00

Kaspersky announces that 2008 saw more than 23 million attacks detected and combated

Kaspersky Lab publishes its annual report on threat evolution in 2008

2009-03-13T09:06:00

Kaspersky announces that 2008 saw more than 23 million attacks detected and combated

Kaspersky Lab enters into pricing agreement with SYNAXON UK

2009-03-11T12:36:00

IT security provider’s products to be sold through over 550 independent UK dealers

Kaspersky Lab enters into pricing agreement with SYNAXON UK

2009-03-11T12:36:00

IT security provider’s products to be sold through over 550 independent UK dealers

Kaspersky Lab alerts users to a new modification of Kido

2009-03-10T07:59:00

Kaspersky Lab has detected a new modification of Kido, which is capable of preventing antivirus products from functioning effectively on infected machines

Kaspersky Lab alerts users to a new modification of Kido

2009-03-10T07:59:00

Kaspersky Lab has detected a new modification of Kido, which is capable of preventing antivirus products from functioning effectively on infected machines

Europeans choose Kaspersky Lab antivirus solutions

2009-03-06T09:07:00

A new poll of European PC users shows 35% prefer Kaspersky Lab antivirus solutions

Kaspersky Open Space Security short-listed for SC Magazine Awards Europe

2009-03-05T08:32:00

Respected British IT magazine nominates Kaspersky Open Space Security for three awards

Kaspersky Lab named Software Vendor of the Year in EMEA region

2009-03-03T01:19:00

Kaspersky Lab has been named Software Vendor of the Year after online voting by more than 400 regional distributors

Monthly Malware Statistics: February 2009

2009-03-02T07:00:00

Two Top Twenties have been compiled from data generated by the Kaspersky Security Network (KSN) throughout February 2009.

Kaspersky Lab publishes its annual report on threat evolution in 2008

2009-03-02T04:30:00

Kaspersky Lab announces the publication of its annual report on threat evolution.

Royal Holloway, University of London, selects Kaspersky Lab to provide the highest degree of Cybercrime protection

2009-02-25T01:43:00

Kaspersky Open Space Security delivers secure remote and fixed network and Internet access for over 9000 students and staff

Kaspersky Lab patents cutting-edge technology for fighting unknown Cybercrime threats

2009-02-24T12:22:00

New method for detection and removal of malicious programs after a single virus incident.

Kaspersky Lab patents cutting-edge technology for fighting unknown Cybercrime threats

2009-02-24T12:22:00

New method for detection and removal of malicious programs after a single virus incident.

Kaspersky Lab patents cutting-edge anti-spam technology

2009-02-24T12:01:00

Kaspersky Lab announces the successful patenting of a cutting-edge, high performance spam filter which recognises text in almost any language.

Kaspersky Lab patents cutting-edge anti-spam technology

2009-02-24T12:01:00

Kaspersky Lab announces the successful patenting of a cutting-edge, high performance spam filter which recognises text in almost any language.

The Anthony Nolan Trust selects Kaspersky Lab for protection from cybercrime

2009-02-24T03:57:00

Kaspersky Open Space Security implemented in England and Scotland for UK bone marrow charity

Kaspersky Lab short-listed for SC Magazine Awards

2009-02-20T12:49:00

Nominations reflect growing emphasis on mobile Internet needs

Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Linux File Server wins prestigious VB100 award

2009-02-20T03:37:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces that Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Linux File Server has received a VB100 award from the respected British magazine Virus Bulletin. According to the results of the comparative test published in the February issue of...

Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Linux File Server wins prestigious VB100 award

2009-02-20T03:37:00

Kaspersky Lab stresses Cybercrime fight at CeBIT 2009

2009-02-18T01:54:00

Kaspersky Lab invites you to visit the Kaspersky stand at CeBIT 2009, Europe’s biggest IT trade fair which will be running from 3-8 March in Hannover, Germany.

Kaspersky Lab launches Internet store in Southeast Asia

2009-02-17T07:00:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces the official launch of its Internet store covering the Southeast Asia region

Kaspersky Lab Confirms Website Attack; Verifies No Data Was Compromised

2009-02-13T03:10:00

The usa.kaspersky.com domain was attacked on Saturday, February 7, 2009 by several attackers with IP addresses from Romanian ISPs. However, a thorough analysis conducted by Kaspersky Lab’s web security experts revealed that no sensitive data was compromised.

Leading Spanish IT magazines recommend Kaspersky Lab’s antivirus solutions

2009-02-12T02:20:00

Kaspersky Lab announces that the company’s personal products have received top awards from a number of popular Spanish IT magazines.

Kaspersky Lab’s cutting-edge technology for combating unknown threats granted US patent

2009-02-11T04:15:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces the successful patenting of cutting-edge IT security technology in the US. The technology enables detection and removal of all malicious programs, including those that were previously unknown, installed on a user’s computer after a single virus incident.Today’s malware makes extensive use of Trojans to penetrate users’ machines. Once downloaded and installed on a system, a Trojan downloads numerous other malicious programs from the Internet. As a result, dozens of various malicious codes and their components can end up on a user’s PC. Some of them may be new malicious programs with signatures that have yet to be added to antivirus databases or that make use of unknown technology for evading detection. Malware like this can go undetected by antivirus solutions for some time, carrying out harmful or destructive operations on an infected computer. This flaw in antivirus protection makes the task of detecting and removing all malicious programs and their components downloaded and installed on a user’s computer as a result of a single virus incident, including previously unknown malware, all the more important. This defect can now be solved using the latest Kaspersky Lab technology developed by Mikhail Pavlyushchik.The technology

Kaspersky Lab officially launches regional office in Canada

2009-02-09T07:43:00

Kaspersky Lab announces the official opening of its regional office in Toronto, Canada.

Monthly Malware Statistics: January 2009

2009-02-02T10:00:00

Two Top Twenties have been compiled from data generated by the Kaspersky Security Network (KSN) throughout January 2009.

Russia’s Hard’n’Soft magazine names Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 ‘Product of the Year’

2009-01-29T04:09:00

The best solution in the antivirus category was decided by an online poll

Kaspersky Lab Enables Barclays To Become First UK Bank To Offer Free Mobile Security

2009-01-28T11:00:00

Kaspersky® Mobile Security and Kaspersky® Internet Security 2009 Provided To Over Two Million Online Banking Customers

Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 voted Russia’s most technological software of 2008

2009-01-27T01:20:00

Kaspersky Lab announces that Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 has topped the “Technologies” category of the nationwide “Software of the Year” awards, organized by Russia’s main communication portal Mail.ru and Softline, a leader in software licensing, training and consulting in Russia.

Popular Swedish IT magazine Datormagazin recommends Kaspersky Internet Security 2009

2009-01-26T12:58:00

Kaspersky Lab announces that Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 has received an award from the authoritative Swedish IT publication Datormagazin.

Prototype of Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Windows 7

2009-01-26T10:00:00

New antivirus engine protects new operating system while using fewer system resources

Russia’s Hard’n’Soft magazine names Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 ‘Product of the Year’

2009-01-26T03:46:00

The best solution in the antivirus category was decided by an online poll

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 wins VB100 award following testing on Windows Vista x64 Business Edition

2009-01-23T08:29:00

Kaspersky Lab announces that Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 has received a prestigious VB100 award from the authoritative British magazine Virus Bulletin.

Kaspersky Lab receives ‘Product of the Year’ award from Romania’s XtremPC magazine

2009-01-22T11:44:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces that Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 was voted “Product of the Year” by Romanian magazine XtremPC

Mobile phone users increasingly under attack from cybercriminals

2009-01-22T08:22:00

Kaspersky Lab reports a new malicious program for mobile phones with Symbian operating system that steals money from mobile accounts.

Kaspersky Lab receives ‘Product of the Year’ award from Romania’s XtremPC magazine

2009-01-22T04:13:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces that Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 was voted “Product of the Year” by Romanian magazine XtremPC

Kaspersky Lab detects spam mailings exploiting US presidential inauguration

2009-01-21T12:06:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, warns users of a surge in malicious spam messages.

Kaspersky Lab reports a new malicious program for mobile phones that steals money from mobile accounts

2009-01-21T04:28:00

It sends SMS messages to a short number with instructions to transfer part of the money in the user’s account to another account, which belongs to the cybercriminals.

Kaspersky Lab releases technical prototype of Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Windows 7

2009-01-20T08:44:00

Kaspersky Lab announces the release of a technical prototype of Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Windows 7

Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 wins ComputerBild test

2009-01-16T07:56:00

Kaspersky Lab announces that Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 has won a comparative test conducted by ComputerBild, a major European IT magazine.

Monthly Malware Statistics: December 2008

2009-01-02T07:00:00

Two Top Twenties have been compiled from data provided by the Kaspersky Security Network (KSN) throughout December 2008

Denmark’s Alt om Data magazine recommends Kaspersky Internet Security 2009

2008-12-31T09:12:00

Kaspersky Lab announces that Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 has received an award from the respected Danish magazine Alt om Data

Kaspersky Lab announces the release of Kaspersky Mobile Security 8.0 beta version – integrated protection for smartphones

2008-12-29T08:45:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces the release of the beta version of Kaspersky Mobile Security 8.0, designed to protect smartphones from all types of IT threats as well as confidential data leaks from lost or stolen devices. The new version of...

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009’s heuristic technology achieves best AV-Comparatives test results ever

2008-12-26T05:05:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management systems, announces the results of the latest retrospective test conducted by the respected Austrian test lab AV-Comparatives

Italian edition of PC Magazine recommends Kaspersky Internet Security 2009

2008-12-22T10:36:00

Kaspersky Lab announces Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 has received an award from the Italian edition of the respected PC Magazine

Kaspersky Lab releases beta versions of new corporate product range

2008-12-22T06:19:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces the release of beta versions of the company’s new range of corporate products

Kaspersky Lab releases beta versions of new corporate product range

2008-12-22T06:19:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces the release of beta versions of the company’s new range of corporate products

Kaspersky Lab provides free security solutions for personal Acer notebook users

2008-12-18T08:20:00

Kaspersky Lab announces that Acer Thailand has chosen Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 for bundling with all Acer notebook computers sold through retail channels in Thailand.

Kaspersky Lab publishes “Bootkit: the challenge of 2008”

2008-12-18T07:00:00

Kaspersky Lab has released a report entitled “Bootkit: the challenge of 2008”

Kaspersky Lab receives ‘Product of the Year’ award from Romania’s Chip IT magazine

2008-12-16T02:20:00

Kaspersky Lab announces that its Internet Security solution has received the “Product of the Year” award from Romanian magazine Chip IT

Kaspersky Lab’s products named the “Best Internet Security Software” in ‘The 5th Selection of IT Channel Champions, 2008’ in China

2008-12-08T02:57:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces that its security products have been selected by leading Chinese IT magazine, Computer Partner World, in the “Best Internet Security Software” category of the publication’s “IT Channel...

Monthly Malware Statistics: November 2008

2008-12-01T01:00:00

Two Top Twenties have been compiled from data provided by the Kaspersky Security Network in November 2008.

Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 wins German Com! magazine’s comparative test

2008-11-28T05:26:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces that the company’s Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 personal product has won the comparative test held by the respected German magazine Com! In its December issue, Com! published the results of a series...

Kaspersky Lab opens regional office in Turkey

2008-11-26T11:58:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces the official opening of its Turkish regional office in Istanbul. The new office, headed by Murat Göçe, will provide operational management and sales support for Kaspersky Lab products in the...

Kaspersky Lab officially launches first regional office in the Middle East

2008-11-24T10:25:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces the official opening of its first Middle East regional office in Dubai, UAE. The new office, headed by Tarek Kuzbari, will provide operational management and sales support for Kaspersky Lab products in the...

Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 wins ‘Software of the Year’ award from German website Softwareload

2008-11-17T01:27:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces that Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 has won the “Software of the Year 2008 Gold” award from the German website Softwareload.de. Over 100,000 visitors to the Softwareload.de site took part in the...

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 receives the Gold Malware Treatment Award from Anti-Malware Test Lab

2008-11-13T09:15:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces that Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 has received the Gold Malware Treatment Award from respected security software test laboratory Anti-Malware Test Lab. More than 15 antivirus products, including Norton AntiVirus...

Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 wins 5-Star award from Spain’s PC World magazine

2008-11-10T10:14:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces that leading Spanish IT magazine PC World has selected Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 for its 5-Star award. “Apart from detecting and removing malicious programs, Kaspersky Internet Security 2009...

Monthly Malware Statistics: October 2008

2008-11-01T07:00:00

October's two Top Twenties were compiled from statistics received during the month from the Kaspersky Security Network.

Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 wins ‘Editor’s Choice’ award from leading French IT magazine PC Achat

2008-10-31T01:38:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces that PC Achat, one of France’s leading IT magazines, has singled out Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 for its “Editor’s Choice” award. “Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 is an...

GITEX 2008: Kaspersky Lab introduces Arabic version of its personal antivirus products

2008-10-28T12:44:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, unveiled the Arabic version of its personal products at the 28th Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX), which took place in Dubai (UAE) on 19-23 October, 2008. Kaspersky Lab used the GITEX exhibition to introduce...

Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 receives maximum 10+ from Matousec Transparent Security lab

2008-10-27T09:39:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces that Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 has received top marks from the authoritative antivirus test lab Matousec Transparent Security. Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 demonstrated impressive technological...

Kaspersky Lab publishes the article “Attacks on banks”

2008-10-23T06:00:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces the publication of the article “Attacks on banks” by Roel Schouwenberg

Kaspersky Lab announces new senior management appointments

2008-10-21T08:00:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces two new appointments to the company’s global management team. Keith Maskell has been appointed to the position of Vice President, Corporate Business, and Roger Wilson has been named as Kaspersky...

Kaspersky Lab announces the official opening of the company’s regional office in Romania

2008-10-16T02:30:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces the official opening of the company’s regional office in Bucharest, Romania. The new office will provide operation management and sales support for Kaspersky Lab products in Romania and Bulgaria. Teodor...

Kaspersky Lab announces the opening of a regional office in Hong Kong

2008-10-16T01:45:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces the opening of a regional office in Hong Kong. The office will host the management team of the Asia-Pacific Regional Division of Kaspersky Lab headed by Harry Cheung, Managing Director, Asia-Pacific. The...

Kaspersky Lab receives CEO&CIO Best Choice Product Award 2008

2008-10-15T10:01:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management systems, has received the CEO&CIO Best Choice Product Award 2008 in the Best Antivirus product category from the CEO&CIO Club, a Vietnamese association that unites top managers and IT directors. The awards ceremony took place in Hanoi...

Kaspersky Lab announces the opening of a regional office in Australia

2008-10-14T03:15:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces the opening a regional office entitled to develop the company’s business in Oceania. Alexey Gromyko, previously the Business Development Manager in Australia and New Zealand, was appointed Head of the...

Kaspersky Lab announces the official opening of a regional office in Southeast Asia

2008-10-07T12:47:00

Kaspersky Lab announces the official opening of its regional office in Southeast Asia.

Monthly Malware Statistics for September 2008

2008-10-01T06:00:00

Two virus rankings have been compiled as a result of Kaspersky Security Network (KSN) activity in September

Kaspersky Lab’s new personal products attain OESISOK certification

2008-10-01T05:30:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces the successful OESISOK certification of its new personal products Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 and Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 by OPSWAT. Both products attained OESISOK certification in the Antivirus,...

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 awarded ‘Advanced+’ rating by AV-Comparatives

2008-09-30T08:00:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces that Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 has received top marks in a series of tests conducted by AV-Comparatives.org, a respected independent antivirus test lab. In August 2008, AV-Comparatives.org, a respected Austrian...

Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 gets top marks from AV-Test lab

2008-09-30T06:00:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces that Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 has received top marks in a series of tests conducted by one of the most respected independent antivirus labs, AV-Test.org. More than 30 personal and corporate products from...

Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 and Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 receive top scores from leading British IT editions

2008-09-24T08:54:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces that the company’s personal products Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 and Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 received favorable responses and top accolades from leading British IT editions.

Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 and Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 receive top scores from leading British IT editions

2008-09-24T08:54:00

Kaspersky Lab releases its half-year report

2008-09-24T06:00:00

Kaspersky Lab has released its half-year report; the first half of the report covers the evolution of malware, and focusses on the fact that virus writers are not concentrating on sophisticated technology, but rather focussing on quantity over quality

Kaspersky Lab releases its half-year report

2008-09-24T05:09:00

The Cybercrime Arms Race

2008-09-23T07:15:00

Today cybercriminals run their operations like a business: they outsource, they create value add propositions, they watch margins and cut costs

Monthly Malware Statistics for August 2008

2008-09-01T06:00:00

In its second month of compiling data, the new Kaspersky Security Network (KSN) technology revealed some significant changes amongst the most widespread malicious programs.

Kaspersky Lab announces patents for cutting-edge technologies in the US and Russia

2008-09-01T01:41:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces the successful patenting of its cutting-edge IT security technologies in the US and Russia. Patent No. 7 392 544, granted by the US Patent and Trademark Office on 24 June, 2008, relates to a method of antivirus...

Kaspersky Lab announces the publication of the analytical article 'Rootkit Evolution'

2008-08-28T12:06:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces the release of the article "Rootkit Evolution" by Alisa Shevchenko, a virus analyst at the company. This article by Alisa Shevchenko is the second in a series devoted to the evolution of viruses and antivirus...

Leading French IT magazine Micro Actuel singles out Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 for ‘Editor’s Choice’ award

2008-08-27T09:18:00

After reviewing Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 in its August issue, Micro Actuel, one of France’s leading IT magazines, singled out Kaspersky Lab’s new all-in-one security solution for its “Editor’s Choice” award. The magazine’s review highlights the...

Kaspersky Lab presents Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 and Kaspersky Internet Security 2009

2008-08-22T01:37:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces the release of new generation products designed to protect home users from all types of security threat. Version 2009 products combine the benefits of Kaspersky Lab’s new antivirus engine, with its...

Kaspersky Lab Reports That Trojans Accounted For 76% Of All Malicious Programs Recorded In July 2008

2008-08-01T10:00:00

New Top Twenty Rankings Benefit From More Insightful Statistics Using The Kaspersky Security Network

Monthly Malware Statistics for July 2008

2008-08-01T06:00:00

The format of the 'Virus Top Twenty' reports from Kaspersky Lab has changed as of July 2008

Kaspersky Lab Detects New Worms Attacking MySpace and Facebook

2008-07-31T07:49:00

New worms target both MySpace and Facebook users

Kaspersky Lab releases “Spam Evolution” report for Q2 2008

2008-07-31T06:00:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management systems, has released its latest report on the evolution of spam for the second quarter of 2008.

Kaspersky Lab releases “Spam Evolution” report for Q2 2008

2008-07-31T05:12:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management systems, has released its latest report on the evolution of spam for the second quarter of 2008.

Kaspersky Lab announces the release of Critical Fix 3 for Kaspersky Anti-Spam 3.0 MP1

2008-07-29T10:09:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces the release of Critical Fix 3 for Kaspersky Anti-Spam 3.0, designed to protect corporate users from unsolicited mass mailings. Critical Fix 3 addresses several minor errors in the previous version of the...

Kaspersky Lab publishes the article "Fraudulent spam"

2008-07-28T06:00:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces the publication of the article “Fraudulent Spam” by Natalya Zablotskaya, an anti-spam analyst at the company

Kaspersky Lab receives prestigious Best of RetailVision Europe Award in Best Software Product category

2008-07-18T10:08:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management systems, announces that it has received the prestigious Best of RetailVision Europe Award from Everything Channel, a world leader in information, marketing, research and education programs supporting the development of sales channel

Kaspersky Lab receives prestigious Best of RetailVision Europe Award in Best Software Product category

2008-07-18T05:14:00

Kaspersky Lab reports new worm that infects audio files

2008-07-16T01:03:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management systems, reports the detection of a malicious program that infects WMA audio files. The objective of the infection is to install a Trojan that gives a cybercriminal control of the user’s computer. The worm, which was named...

Barclays Chooses Kaspersky Lab To Offer Complete Online Security Software To All Its Online Banking Customers – Free Of Charge

2008-07-15T07:37:00

Kaspersky Lab today announced that Barclays has become the first UK bank to offer all its two million online banking customers free internet security software

Kaspersky Lab publishes the article “Rustock and All That”

2008-07-15T06:00:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management systems, announces the publication of the article “Rustock and All That”.

Kaspersky Lab Reports Large Proportion Of Wireless Internet Access In Uk Homes Is Not Safe From Attack

2008-07-11T03:08:00

While more than half of respondents have wireless Internet access in the home, over two thirds of these have not taken steps to ensure adequate protection to prevent data theft and ID fraud, or are unsure of the required precautions to take

Online Scanner Top Twenty for June 2008

2008-07-01T08:00:00

This month a total of 3 malicious programs for non-Windows platforms appeared out of nowhere.

Virus Top Twenty for June 2008

2008-07-01T07:59:00

Summer vacation is in full swing, which means changes in the statistics for malicious programs in mail traffic are relatively small.

Kaspersky Lab announces beta testing of Kaspersky Administration Kit 7.0

2008-06-26T09:58:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces the start of open beta testing of Kaspersky Administration Kit 7.0, the latest version of its centralized antivirus management solution. Kaspersky Administration Kit 7.0 includes several key improvements: a...

Kaspersky Lab releases instructions on how to recover files attacked by the Gpcode.ak virus

2008-06-16T11:42:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management systems, is now able to provide users with instruction on how to recover files attacked by the Gpcode.ak virus. As reported earlier, decrypting files encrypted by Gpcode.ak without the private key is not, as yet, possible. However, a...

Kaspersky Lab opens a regional office for Spain and Portugal

2008-06-12T11:01:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management systems, announces the expansion of its global presence and the establishment of a regional office for Spain and Portugal. Ovanes Mikhailov, who has managed Kaspersky Lab activities in Spain and Portugal since 2004, has been appointed...

Kaspersky Lab announces the opening of a regional office in Italy

2008-06-10T07:03:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces the opening of a regional office in Italy. Alexander Moiseev, previously the Head of Business Development of Kaspersky Lab in Italy, was appointed Head of the regional office. The office is located in Rome at 13...

Kaspersky Lab announces the launch of Stop Gpcode, an international initiative against the blackmailer virus

2008-06-09T02:08:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management systems, announces the launch of the Stop Gpcode international initiative. The objective of the initiative is to factor (‘crack’) the RSA-1024 key used in Virus.Win32.Gpcode.ak - the latest version of the dangerous...

Kaspersky Lab announces the launch of Stop Gpcode, an international initiative against the blackmailer virus

2008-06-09T02:08:00

Kaspersky Lab reports a new and dangerous blackmailing virus

2008-06-05T07:32:00

A new variant of Gpcode, a dangerous encryptor virus has appeared, - Virus.Win32.Gpcode.ak.

Online Scanner Top Twenty for May 2008

2008-06-02T08:00:00

The statistics produced by the online scanner in May 2008 are nothing short of revolutionary. Virtumonde.gen, which has been the unquestionable leader throughout 2008, has completely disappeared from view.

Virus Top Twenty for May 2008

2008-06-02T07:59:00

The May 2008 Email Top Twenty is a short one; this is explained by the well-known fact that virus writers take a break over the summer months.

Kaspersky Lab announces the publication of the analytical article “‘Instant’ Threats”

2008-05-27T06:00:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, has published “‘Instant’ Threats” by Denis Maslennikov and Boris Yampolsky, two of the company’s virus analysts. The article analyses the spread of malware via instant messengers

Kaspersky Lab releases a new article "The botnet business"

2008-05-13T06:00:00

The article describes how botnets (also known as zombie networks), which have evolved into one of the most serious information security threats, are created and operated

Eugene Kaspersky to participate in the first IMPACT World Cyber Security Summit

2008-05-12T07:48:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces that Eugene Kaspersky, founder and CEO of the company, will participate in the first World Cyber Security Summit (WCSS), held by the International Multilateral Partnership Against Cyber-Terrorism (IMPACT), the...

Kaspersky Lab announces the publication of Malware Evolution: January – March 2008

2008-05-07T06:00:00

Alexander Gostev, the author of the report and senior virus analyst at Kaspersky Lab, outlines the key malware trends and threats facing today’s information security industry

Kaspersky Lab to participate in southern Africa’s biggest IT security conference - ITWeb Security Summit 2008

2008-05-05T12:20:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces its participation in the ITWeb Security Summit 2008, the third IT security conference of its kind being held from 6-8 May 2008 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Eugene Kaspersky, CEO of Kaspersky Lab, will be...

Kaspersky Enterprise Security Voted Windowsecurity.Com Readers’ Choice Award Winner

2008-05-04T10:14:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announced that Kaspersky Enterprise Space Security was selected as the Readers’ Choice Award winner in the Network Antivirus category on the leading Windows security resource site, WindowSecurity.com. Kaspersky...

Online Scanner Top Twenty for April 2008

2008-04-30T08:00:00

At last, there's been a change in the three malicious programs leading our Online Top Twenty. After two months in first place, the adware program Virtumonde has slipped to second, while the other two programs which kept it company at the top in February and March fell further down the rankings

Virus Top Twenty for April 2008

2008-04-30T07:59:00

In April 2008, malicious code in mail traffic underwent significant changes in comparison to the previous month

Kaspersky Anti-Spam 3.0 receives anti-spam certification from ICSA Labs

2008-04-25T07:22:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces that Kaspersky Anti-Spam 3.0 a solution which provides spam protection for corporate mail systems and public email services, has successfully passed certification tests held by respected American laboratory ICSA...

Kaspersky Lab releases Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Linux Workstation with GUI in Japan

2008-04-24T12:28:00

Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Linux Workstation with GUI provides centralized protection of all Linux-based workstations on a corporate network, as well as remote PC and laptop users. The solution provides comprehensive protection from all types of malicious and potentially unwanted programs, including...

Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Windows Servers Enterprise Edition becomes the first antivirus solution in the world to receive the Citrix Ready certificate

2008-04-23T12:18:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces that Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 for Windows Servers Enterprise Edition is the first antivirus solution to be certified as Citrix Ready and is therefore the only solution that is currently certified as completely...

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7.0 demonstrates complete compatibility with Windows Vista Service Pack 1 and wins another VB100 award

2008-04-23T08:56:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces that Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7.0 has received a VB100 award from respected British magazine Virus Bulletin. The product successfully passed the publication’s latest comparative tests, demonstrating full...

Kaspersky Lab holds Technology Partner Session at RSA Conference 2008 in San Francisco

2008-04-17T07:37:00

Kaspersky Lab held a Technology Partner Session that took place during the RSA Conference 2008 in San Francisco, USA.

Kaspersky Lab releases a new article about the evolution of malicious programs and antivirus software

2008-04-17T06:00:00

Kaspersky Lab has released its latest article, entitled ‘Changing Threats, Changing Solutions: A History of Viruses and Antivirus’

Eugene Kaspersky To Host Cybercrime Forum At Infosecurity Europe

2008-04-15T03:29:00

Kaspersky Open Space Security, Kaspersky Hosted Security Services and Kaspersky Anti-Virus Mobile Enterprise Edition to be Showcased on Stand G130; 22nd – 24th April 2008 at Grand Hall Olympia, London

Kaspersky Labs Japan to be a Silver sponsor of RSA Conference Japan 2008

2008-04-11T03:15:00

Kaspersky Labs Japan announces its Silver sponsor status for RSA Conference Japan 2008, a Japanese version of the world’s biggest security conference, which will be held in Tokyo’s Prince Park Tower on April 23-24. The company’s booth will be introducing the...

Natalya Kaspersky elected to board of the Russian-German Chamber of Commerce

2008-04-10T11:59:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces the election of Natalya Kaspersky to the board of the Russian-German Chamber of Commerce, the biggest foreign business community in Russia. Natalya Kaspersky is one of two Russian business representatives on the...

Kaspersky Lab forecasts ten-fold increase in new malware for 2008

2008-04-09T11:35:00

According to the company’s analysts, in 2007 the number of new malicious programs recorded on the Internet, including viruses, worms and Trojans, amounted to 2,227,415, which represents a four-fold increase on the results for 2006 (535,131). The overall volume of detected malware reached 354...

Kaspersky Lab Extends its Support for Cavium’s OCTEON Multi-core Processors with integration of complete Antivirus Protection

2008-04-09T03:00:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, and Cavium Networks (NASDAQ: CAVM), a worldwide leader in security, network services and content processing semiconductor solutions, today announced that the full–featured Kaspersky Anti-Virus Software Development Kit...

Kaspersky Lab boosts corporate product line with Kaspersky® Mail Gateway 5.6

2008-04-08T07:03:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces the release of Kaspersky Mail Gateway 5.6 – a new version of the versatile solution that protects corporate mail systems from malware and spam. Besides effective antivirus protection, the solution provides...

Kaspersky Lab, On a Mission to Deliver Industry Leading End-Point and Hosted Security Services at RSA show

2008-04-02T09:36:00

Visit Booth #1145 to See the Latest in End-Point Protection (Workstations, Mobile devices, and Servers) and Hosted Security Services

Kaspersky Lab, On a Mission to Deliver Industry Leading End-Point and Hosted Security Services at RSA show

2008-04-02T09:36:00

Visit Booth #1145 to See the Latest in End-Point Protection (Workstations, Mobile devices, and Servers) and Hosted Security Services

Russian mobile operator MTS presents special antivirus offer from Kaspersky Lab

2008-04-02T08:58:00

The largest mobile phone operator in Russia to offer a free version of Kaspersky Anti-Virus Mobile.

Online Scanner Top Twenty for March 2008

2008-04-01T08:34:00

Amazingly, for the second month in a row, not only has the leader of our Top Twenty not changed but the three programs at the top of the ranking have remained the same.

Virus Top Twenty for March 2008

2008-04-01T08:33:00

March 2008 proved to be somewhat atypical in terms of malicious code in mail traffic.

Leading Japanese consumer advisory portal Kakaku.com names Kaspersky Internet Security the “Best Internet Security Product 2007”

2008-03-20T10:08:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces that Kakaku.com, Japan’s largest consumer advisory portal, has awarded Kaspersky Internet Security with its Gold Medal Product Award in the “Best Internet Security Product 2007”. The...

Online Scanner Top Twenty for February 2008

2008-03-02T07:00:00

It's been some time since we've seen an adware program at the top of our online rankings.

Virus Top Twenty for February 2008

2008-03-02T06:59:00

Interestingly, of the four families of malicious code which are currently causing epidemics, only Diehard and Bagle are present in the rankings. Their two competitors, Zhelatin and Warezov, appear to be taking something of a break.

Kaspersky Lab announces the release of Maintenance Pack 1 for Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 for Windows Server Enterprise Edition

2008-02-29T08:02:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces the release of Maintenance Pack 1 for Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 for Windows Server Enterprise Edition. Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 for Windows Server Enterprise Edition helps businesses protect data on servers...

Kaspersky Lab Delivers First Antivirus Solution Certified for Windows Server 2008

2008-02-28T10:07:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces that its antivirus solution Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 for Windows Server Enterprise Edition is the first to earn a Windows Server 2008 software certification. Windows Server 2008 certification guarantees that...

Kaspersky Lab publishes its annual report on malware and spam evolution for 2007

2008-02-27T09:39:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces the publication of its annual report on malware and spam evolution in 2007. The overview of virus activity for 2007 provides information about major virus-related incidents, an analysis of the trends in virus...

Kaspersky Lab publishes its annual report on malware and spam evolution for 2007

2008-02-27T05:23:00

Visit Kaspersky Lab at CeBIT 2008

2008-02-21T12:45:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, invites you to visit stand J16 in Hall No. 6 at CeBIT 2008 from the 4th to 9th of March. The latest versions of our market-leading products, Kaspersky Anti-Virus, Kaspersky Internet Security and Kaspersky Mobile Security...

Visit Kaspersky Lab at CeBIT 2008

2008-02-21T12:45:00

Kaspersky Lab detects mass mailing of Valentine’s Day spam

2008-02-13T11:12:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, has detected a large-scale mass mailing of Valentine’s Day spam. The message currently accounts for about 5% of all mail traffic checked by Kaspersky Hosted Security Services. The ‘Valentine’s Day’...

Kaspersky Lab detects mass mailing of Valentine’s Day spam

2008-02-13T11:12:00

Kaspersky Lab announces the release of Kaspersky Mobile Security 7.0 – integrated protection for smartphones against all types of threats

2008-02-11T02:05:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces the release of a new product for the integrated protection of smartphones running Symbian and Windows Mobile. Kaspersky Mobile Security 7.0 offers powerful protection for data stored on smartphones in the event...

Kaspersky Lab announces the release of Kaspersky Mobile Security 7.0 – integrated protection for smartphones against all types of threats

2008-02-11T02:05:00

Kaspersky Internet Security 7.0 named ‘Editor’s Choice’ by Brazil’s top computer magazine

2008-02-07T07:20:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces that Kaspersky Internet Security 7.0 has received the top award from Brazil’s biggest computer magazine InfoExame. Kaspersky Internet Security 7.0 came out on top in a comparative test that saw the four...

Online Scanner Top Twenty for January 2008

2008-02-01T12:07:00

There's no such thing as New Year in the virus world. Statistics for January show that the malware and potential malicious programs in circulation are remarkably similar to those in last month's rankings.

Virus Top Twenty for January 2008

2008-02-01T12:06:00

For the second month in a row, representatives of the new Trojan-Downloader family Diehard have been creating a considerable stir in mail traffic.

Visit Kaspersky Lab at Mobile World Congress 2008 in Barcelona

2008-01-29T09:51:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, invites you to visit stand 2.1B10 in pavilion №2 at the world’s biggest mobile technology exhibition, Mobile World Congress 2008, being held from 11-14 February 2008 in Barcelona, Spain. The company will be...

Visit Kaspersky Lab at Mobile World Congress 2008 in Barcelona

2008-01-29T09:51:00

Kaspersky Internet Security 7.0 named ‘Best Product of 2008’ by French magazine PC Achat

2008-01-28T09:08:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces the decision by the popular French magazine PC Achat to name Kaspersky Internet Security 7.0 the “Best Product of 2008” in the category for integrated PC protection software. “Kaspersky...

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7.0 earns top award from Anti-Malware Test Lab for detection of hidden threats

2008-01-24T03:27:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces that its product Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7.0 has received the Gold Anti-Rootkit Protection Award from the authoritative information security portal Anti-Malware Test Lab. A total of eight antivirus products...

Kaspersky Lab to Participate in MacWorld 2008

2008-01-17T02:29:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces its participation in MacWorld (Booth #902), in conjunction with Parallels, formerly SWsoft. Parallels is a global leader in virtualization and automation software that helps consumers, businesses, and service...

Kaspersky Internet Security 7.0 receives two top awards in testing conducted by the British magazine PC Pro

2008-01-10T08:35:00

PC Pro, the most respected British IT magazine, has awarded its two top accolades–“Labs Winner” and “A List”–to Kaspersky Internet Security 7.0. The awards are based on the results of a comparative analysis of 12 integrated security solutions designed to protect...

Online Scanner Top Twenty for December 2007

2008-01-02T06:30:00

A look at the December statistics makes it possible for us to draw some preliminary conclusions about the malware landscape in 2007.

Virus Top Twenty for December 2007

2008-01-02T06:29:00

At the end of the year, the mail traffic situation suddenly changed.

Kaspersky Lab Board of Directors establishes regional directors

2007-12-12T02:24:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces the results of the second meeting of the company’s Board of Directors that took place on December 4-5, 2007. The Board has decided to reorganize the international structure of the company and to create five...

Online Scanner Top Twenty for November 2007

2007-12-05T04:00:00

In November, our online statistics returned to their usual state of flux: there are 11 new malicious programs in the Top Twenty, a new leader and it's very unclear what the future may hold

Virus Top Twenty for November 2007

2007-12-05T03:59:00

Although the malicious programs leading November's 2007 Email Top Twenty have changed, the data once again highlights the absence of any serious epidemics in mail traffic

Kaspersky Lab announces the publication of Malware Evolution: July – September 2007

2007-11-30T02:02:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces the publication of Malware Evolution: July – September 2007

Online Scanner Top Twenty for October 2007

2007-11-01T08:00:00

Our online virus scanner’s October rankings are a bit unusual. What makes them stand out from previous months is a stability that we have not seen before.

Virus Top Twenty for October 2007

2007-11-01T07:59:00

If this month's Top Twenty had been prepared using data from the first 26 days of October, two important malware related events would have been missing

Kaspersky Lab to participate in SIMO 2007 in Madrid

2007-11-01T07:36:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management systems, invites you to visit the company’s stand in Hall 5 at SIMO 2007 (www.ifema.es/ferias/simo/default_i.html) – one of Europe’s largest IT industry shows that will take place from November 6 to 11, 2007 in...

Kaspersky Lab announces the release of Kaspersky Security Bulletin Half-Year Report for January-June 2007

2007-10-22T06:00:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management systems, has published its latest half-year report Kaspersky Security Bulletin, January-June 2007

Kaspersky Lab announces the release of Kaspersky Security Bulletin Half-Year Report for January-June 2007

2007-10-22T05:29:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management systems, has published its latest half-year report Kaspersky Security Bulletin, January-June 2007

Kaspersky Lab detects the first mass mailing of MP3 spam

2007-10-18T03:18:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading producer of secure content management systems, has detected the latest step in the evolution of spam: the mass mailing of MP3 audio files. This trend was first detected in European mail traffic by the company’s spam analysts. The spam circulating in MP3 files is...

Virus Top Twenty for September 2007

2007-10-01T08:00:00

Netsky.q is once again in first place. This worm has finally achieved notoriety as the most widespread malicious program in the history of the Internet.

Online Scanner Top Twenty for September 2007

2007-10-01T08:00:00

September’s Online Top Twenty was a little unusual in terms of the movement of the entries.

H3C Partners with Kaspersky Lab to Enhance Anti-Virus Capability in Its Security Product Offering

2007-09-20T07:55:00

Kaspersky Lab has signed an OEM agreement with H3C to integrate Kaspersky antivirus technology into new generation security products and solutions.

Kaspersky Lab secures partnership with Open Systems Australia to provide Australian clients with the world leading security solutions

2007-09-19T02:28:00

Kaspersky Lab announces the finalization of its long awaited partnership agreement with Open Systems Australia, Australia’s leading IT security solutions distributor.

Leopard Labs and Kaspersky Lab Join Forces for Mobile Security

2007-09-12T10:11:00

Kaspersky Lab and Leopard Labs will provide the first ever handset-based offering, which combines mobile antivirus with mobile internet filtering, SMS and MMS control, as well as mobile email anti-spam.

Kaspersky Lab announces new online instruction courses

2007-09-03T09:02:00

In addition to traditional instruction courses offered by Authorized Training Centers, now users can learn online.

Online Scanner Top Twenty for August 2007

2007-09-03T06:00:00

It seemed as though we had almost completely got rid of the Rays and Brontok worms

Virus Top Twenty for August 2007

2007-09-03T05:59:00

August once again turned out to be “dead season” for virus epidemics in 2007

Kaspersky Lab moves forward with a new corporate structure

2007-08-09T09:08:00

Kaspersky Lab institutes a Board of Directors to ensure optimal governance and consistent future growth.

Kaspersky Lab Collaborates with NetLogic Microsystems and Raza Microelectronics to Showcase the Industry’s Highest Performance Malware Protection and Anti-Virus Solution

2007-08-08T07:28:00

Collaborative solution offers 10-Gigabit line-rate performance of Kaspersky Lab’s award-winning malware protection technology for networking, communications, data center computing platforms.

Kaspersky Lab launches a new version of its corporate website for Japanese users

2007-08-07T09:22:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces the launch of a complete version of its Japanese corporate website. The Kaspersky Lab Tokyo office, which previously maintained the Japanese version of the corporate website, was established in 2004. Japanese...

Online Scanner Top Twenty for July 2007

2007-08-01T06:00:00

After a short break, Trojan Dialers are again at the top of the rankings based on the results of our July online scanner activity

Virus Top Twenty for July 2007

2007-08-01T05:59:00

The activity of the botnet that was created in May via the Agent.bqs Trojan was only reaching its “design capacity” in June; by July it was in full swing

SWsoft Offers Kaspersky Add-on for Plesk Customers

2007-07-16T08:00:00

Plesk Anti-Virus Powered by Kaspersky® Available for Linux and Windows

Kaspersky Lab detects new version of Gpcode

2007-07-16T02:45:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, has detected the latest version of Gpcode, a virus which encrypts user data and demands payment for the decryption routine. Virus.Win32.Gpcode.ai, which was detected last week, uses a complex encryption algorithm to...

Online Scanner Top Twenty for June 2007

2007-07-02T05:59:00

June’s top ten features six new malicious programs, half of which are new versions of Trojan downloaders.

Virus Top Twenty for June 2007

2007-07-02T05:58:00

Probably the most noteworthy event this month was the disappearance of May’s rabble-rouser, Sober.aa.

Online Scanner Top Twenty for May 2007

2007-06-01T07:59:00

It's interesting that the virus writers who are creating Trojan downloaders are actively varying the type of files downloaded, ranging from obviously malicious programs to adware.

Virus Top Twenty for May 2007

2007-06-01T06:59:00

May brought a few surprises, with old email worms climbing to the top of the rankings, and a warning of more to come. This month's Top Twenty also features two classic file viruses.

Kaspersky Lab Joins Anti-Spam Product Developers’ Consortium

2007-05-17T02:49:00

Kaspersky Lab becomes a charter member of the Anti-Spam Product Developers’ Consortium.

Kaspersky Lab presents new analytics report – Malware Evolution: January – March 2007

2007-05-10T09:44:00

Kaspersky Lab has released the company’s latest report on information security threats covering the first quarter of 2007.

Online Scanner Top Twenty for April 2007

2007-05-01T01:06:00

It’s usual for the leader in our online rankings to change, but this month’s leader is very unusual.

Virus Top Twenty for April 2007

2007-05-01T01:00:00

Warezov and Zhelatin regularly cause virus outbreaks, hit the headlines, and create a huge amount of work for virus labs around the world, but it’s NetSky.t.

New version of Warezov causes epidemic

2007-04-20T06:17:00

A mass mailing of a new variant was detected on 19 April 2007.

Eugene Kaspersky addresses evolving cybercrime and business security at Infosecurity Europe 2007

2007-04-18T12:09:00

Kaspersky Lab will showcase its newly-released Kaspersky Open Space Security: trans-perimeter network security that extends protection beyond the workplace to reach remote users and an increasingly mobile workforce

Kaspersky Open Space Security: a new concept of corporate security from Kaspersky Lab

2007-04-11T11:08:00

Kaspersky Lab announces the release of its version 6.0 line of corporate products

Kaspersky Lab discovers the first virus for iPod

2007-04-05T01:58:00

The virus, which has been named Podloso, is a proof of concept program which does not pose a real threat.

Kaspersky Lab starts beta testing of Kaspersky Antivirus 6.0 for File Servers Enterprise Edition

2007-04-03T12:29:00

Kaspersky Lab today released for testing a beta version of Kaspersky Antivirus 6.0 for File Servers Enterprise Edition, which protects servers against malicious programs that damage operations and data stored on the file server.

Virus Top Twenty for March 2007

2007-04-02T08:12:00

Virus Top Twenty for March 2007

Online Scanner Top Twenty for March 2007

2007-04-02T02:43:00

Kaspersky Lab presents the Online Scanner Top Twenty for March 2007

Yoggie Security Systems™ incorporates Kaspersky® Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware to extend corporate level security to remote and mobile workforces

2007-03-16T12:52:00

USB security device incorporates best-of-breed technologies to provide multi-layered corporate level security

Kaspersky Lab strikes strategic alliance with Clavister

2007-03-13T12:07:00

Kaspersky Lab has signed a long-term strategic deal with Clavister, which develops IP-based security solutions.

Kaspersky Lab to be at Europe’s largest IT exhibition: CeBIT 2007

2007-03-06T04:16:00

Kaspersky Lab, invites you to visit its stand A06 in hall 7 at CeBIT 2007, the largest European IT exhibition, which will take place on March 15 - 21, 2007 in Hannover, Germany.

Kaspersky Lab Teams With Scansafe To Offer Web And IM Security-As-A-Service

2007-03-06T02:09:00

Kaspersky Lab has partnered with ScanSafe to offer three new Kaspersky Lab services: Kaspersky Hosted Security: webDefend, Kaspersky Hosted Security webControl and Kaspersky Hosted Security: imDefend.

Online Scanner Top Twenty for February 2007

2007-03-02T01:18:00

Kaspersky Lab presents the Online Scanner Top Twenty for February 2007

Virus Top Twenty for February 2007

2007-03-02T01:00:00

Kaspersky Lab presents the Virus Top Twenty for February 2007

Kaspersky Lab publishes its annual report on malware and spam evolution

2007-02-28T05:44:00

The report, authored by leading Kaspersky Lab analysts, surveys the trends of 2006 and looks at what 2007 may bring.

Kaspersky Lab publishes its annual report on malware and spam evolution

2007-02-28T02:46:00

The report, authored by leading Kaspersky Lab analysts, surveys the trends of 2006 and looks at what 2007 may bring.

Kaspersky Lab has detected a new variant of Zhelatin spreading

2007-02-06T09:59:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, has detected that Email-Worm.Win32.Zhelatin.o is spreading rapidly. The worm spreads as an attachment to email messages.

Kaspersky Lab Expands Its Middle East Reach with Fusion Distribution

2007-02-05T10:24:00

The partnership aims to provide local enterprises with the leading-The partnership aims to provide local enterprises with the leading-edge antivirus solutions proven by Kaspersky >200 million users worldwide. Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announced today that it has teamed up with Fusion Distribution, the region’...

Online Scanner Top Twenty for January 2007

2007-02-01T01:18:00

Nevertheless, Trojan-Downloader programs, the most widespread class of Trojans, remain among the leaders: representatives of this class are in second and fourth place in our January rankings.

Virus Top Twenty for January 2007

2007-02-01T01:17:00

For the moment at least, all Warezov variants are being beaten back by Bagle and other malicious programs. This is supported by the fact that only Warezov.do has remained in the ratings, and in seventeenth place at that.

Freescale and Kaspersky Lab collaborate to boost network security and performance

2007-01-31T08:14:00

Dual-core Freescale processor based on Power Architecture enables high-speed network anti-malware protection using the Kaspersky® SafeStream database

Kaspersky Lab to present mobile antivirus solution at the 3GSM World Congress 2007

2007-01-26T03:17:00

Stand CZ38a/CZ39, Hall 2-1

DrayTek and Kaspersky Lab Join Forces for Gateway Antivirus Appliance: the VigorPro 5500 UTM

2007-01-15T03:01:00

New features to propel appliance to top of UTM class

Online Scanner Top Twenty for December 2006

2007-01-02T08:00:00

December reinforced the unexpected trend of Trojan dialers appearing in the online Top Twenty. In November four such programs made it to our rankings, in December their number grew ...

Virus Top Twenty for December 2006

2007-01-02T07:59:00

The last month of 2006 did not bring any substantial changes to the assortment of viruses found in the email traffic. Although analysis of the results for the entire year ...

Online Scanner Top Twenty for November 2006

2006-12-01T12:01:00

Online Scanner Top 20 for November 2006

Virus Top Twenty for November 2006

2006-12-01T12:00:00

Virus Top Twenty for November 2006

Malicious mass mailing sent using McAfee email address

2006-11-02T08:56:00

Kaspersky Lab has intercepted a mass-mailing containing Trojan-Dropper.MSWord.Lafool.v. This mass mailing is unusual as messages appear to be sent from mcafee@europe.com and allegedly originated from McAfee.

Online Scanner Top Twenty for October 2006

2006-11-01T09:40:00

Online Scanner Top 20 for October 2006

Virus Top Twenty for October 2006

2006-11-01T09:35:00

Virus Top 20 for October 2006

Kaspersky Internet Security 6.0 wins test conducted by German magazine CHIP

2006-10-18T01:35:00

According to the publication’s experts, Kaspersky Internet Security 6.0, a Kaspersky Lab antivirus solution, is the best security program available today. “Kaspersky Internet Security 6.0 is the best security suite among those available on the market today.” This is the...

Online Scanner Top Twenty for September 2006

2006-10-02T08:00:00

PositionChange in positionNamePercentage1. New!Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Delf.awg3.072. +3Backdoor.IRC.Zapchast1.863. ReturnTrojan-Dropper.Win32.Pakes1.704. +7Email-Worm.Win32.Rays0.895. +12Email-Worm.Win32.Brontok.q0.726. +12Virus.Win32.Parite.b0.657. New!Email-Worm.Win32.Warezov.aj0.518. ReturnEmail-Worm.Win32.Scano.aq0.409. +4not-a-virus:RiskTool.Win32.HideWindows0.3910. +4Email-Worm.Win32.Bagle.fj0.3811. New!Trojan-Clicker.Win32.Small.kj0.3712. New!Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Small.ddp0.3613. ReturnVirus.Win32.Hidrag.a0.3614. ReturnTrojan-Downloader.Win32.INService.gen0.3515. New!Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Delf.avj0.3416. New!Email-Worm.Win32.Warezov.at0.3417. -5not-a-virus:Monitor.Win32.Perflogger.1630.3418. ReturnBackdoor.Win32.Rbot.gen0.3319. Returnnot-a-virus:PSWTool.Win32.RAS.a0.3120. -12Backdoor.Win32.mIRC-based0.30Other malicious programs86.03A month has passed since the end of August, when we presented an unusual on-line scanner Top Twenty. Since then, the malware landscape has returned to a more normal state of affairs.The places occupied by worms last month have been taken over by malware which is traditionally present in the online scanner ratings: Trojan-Downloader and Trojan-Dropper programs. This month’s new leader is Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Delf.awg, which appeared on 6th September, when thousands of mail.ru users received a strange email from an unknown girl who offered to share her summer photographs and tales of her holiday. In spite of the fact that none of the recipients knew the Masha/ Liza/ Lena who was the alleged sender, they still opened the message and clicked on the attachment in the hope of seeing something nice. Tried and tested social engineering, which worked as well as it always does, and which helped caused one of the biggest outbreaks of Trojan-Spy LdPinch that we've seen over the past few months. LdPinch was the program which Delf.awg installed on the machines of unsuspecting or

Virus Top Twenty for September 2006

2006-10-02T06:59:00

PositionChange in positionNamePercentage1. 0Net-Worm.Win32.Mytob.c20.002. 0Email-Worm.Win32.Nyxem.e16.223. +1Email-Worm.Win32.LovGate.w9.714. New!Email-Worm.Win32.Scano.gen5.885. -2Email-Worm.Win32.NetSky.b5.456. +3Net-Worm.Win32.Mytob.t5.087. -2Net-Worm.Win32.Mytob.u3.628. New!Email-Worm.Win32.Scano.aq2.529. +7Email-Worm.Win32.NetSky.t2.4010. -3Net-Worm.Win32.Mytob.w1.6311. -3Email-Worm.Win32.NetSky.y1.5612. -6Net-Worm.Win32.Mytob.q1.4813. -1Trojan-Spy.HTML.Bankfraud.od1.4414. -4Net-Worm.Win32.Mytob.cg1.3315. New!Trojan-Spy.HTML.Bayfraud.io1.2516. ReturnNet-Worm.Win32.Mytob.ar1.2117. -6Net-Worm.Win32.Mytob.a1.1518. -1Net-Worm.Win32.Mytob.h1.1319. -6Email-Worm.Win32.NetSky.x1.0920. New!Net-Worm.Win32.Mytob.dam0.95Other malicious programs14.90The battle for the top position between Mytob.c and Nyxem.e continues for the third month in a row. After losing considerable ground in August, Nyxem improved its position in September by almost two percentage points, while Mytob.c dropped by six percentage points. As a result, the current difference between the two malicious programs at the top of the rating is only about 4%.Still, the outcome of this confrontation is predetermined: Mytob.c has been at the top for so long that the only thing capable of unseating it would be a global email worm outbreak comparable to that caused by Mydoom.a in January 2004. However, given the way antivirus protection has been evolving, and with the emergence of new types of cyber crime, the chances of a global epidemic are minimal.As before, the Top Twenty is largely made up of worms which have appeared in recent years, i.e. by variants of the old Mytob, NetSky and LovGate worms. In 2006 several malicious programs including Feebs, Scano, Bagle and Warezov seemed to aspire to participating in the virus

Mobile Virology: Kaspersky Lab presents the first part of a new analytical report.

2006-09-29T11:03:00

Kaspersky Lab has published the first part of its latest analytical report, ‘Evolution of Mobile Malware: An Overview' by Alexander Gostev, a senior virus analyst.

Kaspersky Lab presents its half-yearly report on malware evolution

2006-09-25T11:00:00

The Kaspersky Lab Security Bulletin: a report on malware activity over the past six months.

Online Scanner Top Twenty for August 2006

2006-09-01T11:00:00

The August Online Scanner Top Twenty is the most unusual we have seen since we started keeping records. On the one hand, it bucks the trends which we been seeing lately. On the other hand, it contains a large number of malicious programs which have not previously make it into the online rankings, but which are worth taking a closer look at.

Virus Top Twenty for August 2006

2006-09-01T10:59:00

Kaspersky Lab presents the Virus Top Twenty for August 2006

Online Scanner Top Twenty for July 2006

2006-08-01T07:31:00

The Online Scanner Top 20 includes all types of malicious programs

Virus Top Twenty for July 2006

2006-08-01T07:30:00

The Nyxem.e worm continues to spread, but fails to claim the top stop

Kaspersky Lab advances its product line with Kaspersky Mail Gateway 5.5

2006-07-17T06:26:00

Integrated protection against viruses and spam for companies of any size

Online Scanner Top Twenty for June 2006

2006-06-29T11:31:00

Kaspersky Lab's latest monthly analysis of the most active malicious programs reveals 14 new entries to the rankings

Virus Top Twenty for June 2006

2006-06-29T11:03:00

Kaspersky Lab's latest monthly analysis of email malware reveals drastic changes

Kaspersky Lab takes part in first European spam symposium

2006-06-29T08:39:00

International antispam experts meet in the Netherlands to discuss ways of combating spam

Kaspersky Lab publishes the story of its encounter with a blackmailer virus writer

2006-06-26T06:30:00

Kaspersky Lab virus analysts discuss their experiences in dealing with the author of the Gpcode virus

Kaspersky Lab publishes the story of its encounter with a blackmailer virus writer

2006-06-26T02:16:00

Kaspersky Lab virus analysts discuss their experiences in dealing with the author of the Gpcode virus

Online Scanner Top Twenty for May 2006

2006-06-01T07:20:00

Kaspersky Lab's latest monthly analysis of the Kaspersky Online Scanner reveals two of the most common Trojans remain in the Top Ten

Virus Top Twenty for May 2006

2006-06-01T07:19:00

Kaspersky Lab's monthly analysis of virus activity reveals waning global email worm epidemics

Kaspersky Lab publishes latest report on WiFi networks

2006-05-19T01:54:00

New report presents data from InfoSecurity 2006

Online Scanner Top Twenty for April 2006

2006-05-02T07:25:00

The April Online Scanner Top Twenty clearly shows that Trojan-spy programs and adware have been the dominant type of threat on end user machines during the past month.

Virus Top Twenty for April 2006

2006-05-02T07:18:00

April 2006 is notable for the fact that we finally see Zafi versions disappear completely.

Kaspersky Lab presents its 2005 report on malware evolution for non-Windows platforms

2006-04-21T11:12:00

Kaspersky Lab's latest report covers malware for Unix, Linux and Unix-type systems

Kaspersky Lab presents its quarterly report on malware evolution

2006-04-13T11:23:00

The latest Kaspersky Lab report on malicious code activity from January to March 2006

Online Scanner Top Twenty for March 2006

2006-03-31T12:39:00

Kaspersky Lab presents malware data from its online scanner

Virus Top Twenty for March 2006

2006-03-31T12:38:00

Kaspersky Lab presents the Virus Top Twenty for March 2006

Kaspersky Lab presents Malware Evolution 2005: Part II

2006-03-31T02:21:00

New report now available from the Kaspersky Virus Lab

Online Scanner Top Twenty for February 2006

2006-03-03T04:20:00

Statstics from the Kaspersky Online Virus Scanner

Virus Top Twenty for February 2006

2006-03-01T03:08:00

Kaspersky Lab presents the Virus Top Twenty for February 2006

Trojan targets mobiles phones running Java applications

2006-02-28T10:59:00

RedBrowser sends SMS to premium rate numbers

Kaspersky Lab presents Malware Evolution: 2005

2006-02-09T03:49:00

This latest report from Kaspersky Lab presents statistical data on malware evolution in 2005

Virus Top Twenty for January 2006

2006-02-01T03:33:00

Kaspersky Lab presents the Virus Top Twenty and the Online Top Twenty for January 2006

Nyxem.e scheduled to strike on February 3rd

2006-01-30T04:02:00

A dangerous email worm deletes data from infected machines on the 3rd of every month

New version of Sober spreading actively

2006-01-06T02:46:00

Updated worm spreading in Europe

New version of Sober circulating

2006-01-06T02:45:00

Most recent variant sending spam

Virus Top Twenty for December 2005

2006-01-03T02:05:00

Kaspersky Lab presents the Virus Top Twenty for December 2005

Trojan programs exploiting the latest Windows vulnerability

2005-12-28T04:01:00

Trojan programs exploiting the latest Windows vulnerability Several new Trojans attack via the extremely critical WMF vulnerability

Virus Top Twenty for November 2005

2005-12-01T12:05:00

A survey of the antivirus industry by Russia's leading expert

2005-11-21T04:30:00

Eugene Kaspersky provides an analysis of the antivirus industry

Large number of new Sober clones pose a threat to users

2005-11-15T01:04:00

Kaspersky Lab analysts warn that three new email worm variants active

New backdoor program uses Sony rootkit

2005-11-10T02:07:00

Kaspersky Lab virus analyst's prediction confirmed

Virus Top Twenty for October 2005

2005-11-01T03:24:00

Kaspersky Lab presents the Virus Top Twenty for October 2005

Malware Evolution: July - September 2005: sustained trends and new factors

2005-10-21T12:38:00

Kaspersky Lab presents an overview of malware and cyber threat evolution in the third quarter of 2005.

Kaspersky Lab comments on a report regarding a vulnerability in the company's antivirus products

2005-10-04T01:47:00

There has recently been a wide-ranging discussion in the mass media about a report by Alex Wheeler, an independent researcher, that a vulnerability related to processing files...

Virus Top Twenty for September 2005

2005-09-30T08:00:00

Kaspersky Lab presents the Virus Top Twenty for September 2005

Viruses for mobile platforms: History and forecasts

2005-09-27T02:01:00

Kaspersky Lab analysis of smartphone-targeted malware

Virus Top Twenty for August 2005

2005-09-01T12:42:00

Kaspersky Lab presents the Virus Top Twenty for August 2005

Rootkits: What They Are and How to Cope with Them

2005-08-22T12:53:00

Kaspersky Lab analysis of a specific type of malware

The biggest virus epidemic since Sasser and Mydoom? Kaspersky Lab comments on the current situation

2005-08-17T10:37:00

Zotob/Mytob/Rbot/IRCBot/Bozori: A real epidemic or media hysteria?

Virus Top Twenty for July 2005

2005-08-01T12:37:00

Kaspersky Lab presents the Virus Top Twenty for July 2005

Malicious Programs: Their Past, Present and Future

2005-07-29T12:45:00

Changing trends in malicious code

Kaspersky Lab's 'Malware Evolution: April - June 2005' - an analysis of contemporary cyber threats

2005-07-20T09:38:00

Second quarter report on cyber threats released by Kaspersky Lab virus analysts

Kaspersky Lab's 'Malware Evolution: April - June 2005' - an analysis of contemporary cyber threats

2005-07-20T06:35:00

Second quarter report on cyber threats released by Kaspersky Lab virus analysts

Virus Top Twenty for June 2005

2005-07-04T01:31:00

Kaspersky Lab presents the Virus Top Twenty for June 2005

Virus Top Twenty for May 2005

2005-06-01T11:27:00

Kaspersky Lab presents the Virus Top Twenty for May 2005

Bilingual worm Sober.q causing headaches for European users

2005-05-16T04:42:00

Sober.q sending right wing spam

Sober.p causes epidemic in Western Europe

2005-05-03T03:45:00

Sober.p spreading rapidly in Europe

Virus Top Twenty for April 2005

2005-05-03T01:22:00

Kaspersky Lab presents the Virus Top Twenty for April 2005

New version of Bagle widely spammed

2005-04-20T04:28:00

Bagle infects more machines worldwide

Kaspersky Lab presents “Malware Evolution: January - March 2005”

2005-04-18T03:27:00

Quarterly report now available

Multiple Mytob variants cause outbreak

2005-04-14T09:03:00

Mytob and critical Windows vulnerabilties threaten security

Kaspersky Secures Mobile Phones at InfoSecurity Europe

2005-04-11T05:56:00

Stand 550, Olympia, London - 26th-28th April 2005

Virus Top Twenty for March 2005

2005-04-01T02:10:00

Kaspersky Lab presents the Virus Top Twenty for March 2005

Virus writers exchanging information

2005-03-08T09:23:00

Authors of Bagle, Zafi and Netsky working together

Bagle author creates new outbreak

2005-03-01T04:41:00

Bagle autor

Virus Top Twenty for February 2005

2005-03-01T02:02:00

Kaspersky Lab presents the Virus Top Twenty for February 2005

Kaspersky Lab at CeBIT 2005

2005-02-18T12:29:00

Products for Enterprise and Home Users at Stand B 04 in Hall 7

Virus Top Twenty for January 2005

2005-02-02T11:43:00

Kaspersky Lab presents the Virus Top Twenty for January 2005

Another Bagle, another epidemic

2005-01-27T02:48:00

Latest Bagle modification spreading rapidly

Cabir on the loose in Russia

2005-01-13T10:10:00

First documented case of an infection in the wild

Virus Top Twenty for December 2004

2005-01-12T11:52:00

Kaspersky Lab presents the Top Twenty for December 2004

Malware Trends in 2004

2004-12-24T02:25:00

A brief overview of major malware trends in 2004

Net-Worm.Perl.Santy.a threatens Internet forums

2004-12-21T04:08:00

New worm defaces web sites, causes epidemic.

Review of 2004 Shows Malware Continuing at Unrelenting Pace

2004-12-06T01:55:00

Kaspersky Lab releases its annual Malware Development Review.

Virus Top Twenty for November 2004

2004-12-02T11:40:00

Kaspersky Labs presents the most widespread viruses in November 2004

New Sober on the loose in Europe

2004-11-19T12:54:00

A new Internet worm

Virus Top Twenty for October 2004

2004-11-01T03:24:00

Kaspersky Lab presents the most active 20 viruses for October 2004

Two new Bagle variants spreading rapidly

2004-10-29T12:02:00

Kaspersky Lab has detected two new Bagle variants - I-Worm.Bagle.at and I-Worm.Bagle.au. Both variants have been mass mailed, which may lead to an outbreak in the near future. Kaspersky Lab virus analysts estimate that several million copies of the new Bagles have been sent. Spam...

Virus Top Twenty for September 2004

2004-10-04T01:48:00

Kaspersky Labs presents the Virus Top Twenty for September 2004

Virus Top Twenty for August 2004

2004-09-01T02:31:00

Kaspersky Labs presents the Virus Top Twenty for August 2004

Recommendations for deflecting virus and hacker attacks

2004-08-26T08:34:00

Kaspersky Labs offers recommendations to home and corporate users on minimizing the impact of mass hacker and virus attacks.

PDAs under attack

2004-08-05T12:25:00

New Trojan for PDAs with commercial undertones

Virus Top Twenty for July 2004

2004-08-03T07:35:00

The monthly virus roundup by Kaspersky Labs

Mydoom.m: search engines suffer along with users

2004-07-27T02:26:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading information security software developer, has detected Mydoom.m, a new version of I-Worm.Mydoom. This malicious program spreads via the Internet as an attachment to infected messages. However, this latest addition to the Mydoom family uses a unique propagation technique which caused several well known search engines - Google, Yahoo!, Lycos and AltaVista - to malfunction.Mydoom.m is activated when a user opens an attachment to an infected message. The worm installs itself to the system, and then propagates by scanning files on the victim machine. It sends a copy of itself to all email addresses which it finds. It then sends a search request to Google, Yahoo!, Lycos and AltaVista, analyses the data it receives and sends itself to email addresses contained in the search results. The large number of requests generated by machines infected by Mydoom.m led to disruptions in the service provided by these search engines.Mydoom.m didn't only cause search engines to malfunction; its main malicious payload is a backdoor function. Once the worm has penetrated the victim machine, it opens a port to receive remote commands. Virus writers will then have full control over the infected machine, and will be able to delete or modify

Duts shows viruses for Windows Mobile a reality

2004-07-17T01:10:00

Kaspersky Labs has detected Duts, the first virus for Windows Mobile.

Virus Top Twenty for June 2004

2004-07-02T12:44:00

Kaspersky Lab presents the Top Twenty for June 2004 Position Change in position Name Percentage by occurrence 1 new I-Worm.Zafi.b 33.97% 2 -1 I-Worm.Netsky.aa 18.44% 3 -1 I-Worm.Netsky.b...

Russian hackers investigate new vulnerabilities

2004-06-25T10:27:00

Kaspersky Lab, a leading information security software developer, announces a new case of mass infection, caused by a combination of malware and unsanctioned access to computer systems. Web servers running Microsoft Internet Explorer (ISS) 5 are affected, and individual computers will become victims when the user views an infected site using Internet Explorer.An unusual method is used to infect victim machines. Web servers are compromised using a JavaScript Trojan, Trojan.JS.Scob.a. It is not yet clear whether the servers have been compromised via a new vulnerability, or an already documented one.When Internet Explorer is used to view a site on an infected server, the Trojan will take control of the victim machine, and redirect the browser to a site containing a PHP script. This is done using an unknown vulnerability in Internet Explorer. A version of Backdoor.Padodor (.w, .x, .y, or .z) will then be installed on the victim machine. This spy program enables full remote control over victim machines.Most versions of Padobor contain the line 'Coded by HangUp Team' or 'Coded by HT', leaving no doubt as to the author's identity. The use of Padodor in the current attack makes it likely that the attack was initiated by the HangUp Team,

Viruses move to mobile phones

2004-06-14T05:51:00

Kaspersky Labs detects Cabir, the first network worm for mobile phones

The rebirth of Mydoom - new worm uses Mydoom code to create a blended threat

2004-06-03T12:20:00

Kaspersky Labs users directly threatened by new worm

Virus Top Twenty for May 2004

2004-06-02T09:17:00

Kaspersky Lab presents the Top Twenty for May 2004

Beware! BMP files may contain a new virus

2004-05-14T08:08:00

BMP files can endanger your computer: Agent, a new Trojan using BMP files has been mailed to users worldwide

Free removal tool for Sasser

2004-05-06T12:43:00

Kaspersky Labs has developed a free removal tool for Sasser, which will delete all traces of the worm from the system.

Virus Top Twenty for April 2004

2004-05-01T03:21:00

Kaspersky Labs presents the Virus Top Twenty for April 2004.

Virus Top Twenty for March 2004

2004-04-01T01:47:00

Kaspersky Labs presents the Top Twenty for March 2004. March 2004 was an even more virus filled month than February. February's virus Top Twenty contained six new mail worms.....

Viruses Can't Hide From Kaspersky

2004-03-04T09:49:00

Kaspersky Labs offers a unique technology protecting against new Internet worms...

Virus-Writers Declare War On Each Other

2004-03-03T02:15:00

The creators of Bagle, Mydoom and Netsky exchange pleasantries. In the space of 3 hours on 3rd March 2004, Kaspersky Labs detected 5 new modifications of notorious malicious programs: Bagle.i and Bagle.j, Mydoom.f and Mydoom.g, and Netsky.f..

Virus Top Twenty for February 2004

2004-03-01T04:03:00

Virus top 20 for February 2004

Netsky.d trawls the Internet for Mydoom

2004-03-01T02:37:00

Kaspersky Labs has detected a new virus outbreak, caused by Netsky.d, the fourth version of the Internet worm Netsky (also known as Moodown.d). To date, numerous notifications of infected machines have already been received. Given this, Kaspersky Labs recommends all users to update their...

'Bizex' worm attacks ICQ users

2004-02-24T03:48:00

First global epidemic of an ICQ worm detected Kaspersky Labs has detected Bizex, a new Internet worm which caused the first global epidemic among users of ICQ, the Internet instant messaging system. At the moment, messages about infection are coming in from almost all corners of the globe. A...

Computer Underground Pounds Windows Source Codes

2004-02-17T04:51:00

A new breach is revealed in Microsoft Windows: BMP format is no longer safe

A new version of the Internet worm Bagle causes a global outbreak

2004-02-17T04:29:00

Kaspersky Labs has detected I-Worm.Bagle.b, a new modification of the notorious Internet worm . To date, several hundred users throughout the world have sent notification of messages infected by the worm. A conservative estimate of the number of infected messages in global mail traffic would be...

The Windows source code leak

2004-02-13T04:47:00

On 12th February, Microsoft Corporation announced that a part of the source code for Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4.0 had been leaked and illegally published on the Internet. As a service to computer users, Kaspersky Labs provides information below on...

Doomjuice Saga Continues

2004-02-11T02:23:00

Doomjuice.b intensifies the attack on Microsoft

Author of Mydoom produces a new worm threatening Microsoft

2004-02-10T03:12:00

Kaspersky Labs has detected Doomjuice, a potentially dangerous new Internet worm. Doomjuice was first detected on 9th February; it has already infected more than 100,000 computers across the world...

Virus Top Twenty for January 2004

2004-02-02T01:54:00

Kaspersky Labs presents the Virus Top Twenty for January 2004. Mydoom unarguably led the virus hit-parade in January. The worm appeared on January 27 and accounted for more than three quarters of all infections...

Free Removal Tool for Mydoom

2004-01-29T12:16:00

Kaspersky Labs provides a free removal tool for the latest Internet worm.

Beware: New Version of Mydoom

2004-01-28T05:36:00

A new version of Mydoom has been detected in the wild

Beware: New Version of Mydoom (Novarg)

2004-01-28T03:49:00

Kaspersky Labs , a leading information security software developer has detected a new version of Mydoom, the latest Internet worm - Mydoom.b

Novarg: New Worm - New Epidemic

2004-01-27T10:18:00

A new Internet worm causes a new global outbreak

Mimail.q: The Return Of A Calculating Email Blackmailer

2004-01-26T05:33:00

A new version of the notorious Internet worm Mimail.

Don't Believe Your Browser - It Could Be Dumaru

2004-01-26T05:17:00

E-mail worm pretending to be a letter from Microsoft once again

Bagle, a new Internet Worm, Makes Its Presence Felt

2004-01-19T03:34:00

Kaspersky Labs, a leading information security software developer is warning users about I-Worm.Bagle, a new Internet worm detected in the wild. The worm spreads via email with a random sender address. Kaspersky Labs has...

Email Worm Mimail Lives On

2004-01-15T01:43:00

A new modification of Mimail sent in mass spam distribution

The Virus Top Twenty - December 2003

2004-01-08T03:03:00

December's top twenty most wide-spread malicious programs shows the return of the macro-viruses Saver and Thus, and the Windows file virus FunLove.4070. These viruses put an end to the trend of network worms dominating over viruses. This, together with the move up the table of Backdoor.Agobot and...

Kaspersky Lab Strikes Another Blow Against Viruses

2003-12-22T02:38:00

Kaspersky Labs presents Rapid Virus Response - a new technology for updating anti-virus databases. Kaspersky Labs, a leading information security software developer, presents Rapid Virus Response. This new technology enables the user to automatically download updates for Kaspersky®...

Internet Worm Sober Returns

2003-12-20T06:15:00

Kaspersky Labs, a leading international information security software developer warns all computer users that a new modification of Sober has been detected - Sober.c. We have received reports of computers infected by this malicious program. The Sober family belongs to the Internet...

An Overview Of Virus Activity In 2003

2003-12-19T02:54:00

Kaspersky Labs, a leading information security software developer, presents the annual review of malicious programs. The material below contains information about major virus outbreaks which occurred in 2003, expert opinion about malicious program trends and Kaspersky Labs forecasts for the...

The Virus Top Twenty - November 2003

2003-12-01T11:26:00

Kaspersky Labs presents the Virus Top Twenty for the month of November 2003 Position Change Name Percentage by Occurrance 1 New I-Worm.Mimail.c 34.57% 2 New I-Worm.Mimail.g 15.16% 3 - 2 I-Worm.Swen 13.01% 4 + 2 I-Worm.Sober...

Virus Alert: New Version of Mimail Detected

2003-11-14T09:12:00

Kaspersky Labs has detected a new version of the Mimail Internet worm in the wild. Preliminary investigations suggest that the Mimail.i worm could pose a signinficant threat. Like it's predecessors, the latest version of Mimail spreads as an email attachment, which in this case is named...

A New Version of Mimail Spreads

2003-11-14T02:35:00

Kaspersky Labs has detected Mimail.i, a new version of the Mimail Internet worm in the wild. Like its predecessors, the latest version of Mimail spreads as an email attachment named paypal.asp.scr. The sender address is fake and appears as donotreply@paypal.com. The subject is also a...

The Virus Top Twenty - October 2003

2003-11-03T11:28:00

Kaspersky Labs presents the twenty most widespread viruses for October 2003

New Mimail Worm Promises Exotic Photographs & Harasses E-Gold

2003-10-31T04:58:00

Kaspersky Labs, a leading data security software developer, reports the detection of Mimail.c - a new modification of the infamous network worm, Mimail. There have been numerous registered reports of infection from this malicious program. Mimail.c is a classic mail worm, spreading via email...

Sober Sings the Praises of Sobig

2003-10-28T12:13:00

A new Internet worm lavishes praise on the author of Sobig while masquerading as anti-virus software Kaspersky Labs, a leading expert in data security software development, warns about the start of a virus epidemic from the Sober Internet worm. Sober was first detected this past Saturday, but...

The Virus Top Twenty - September 2003

2003-10-01T11:09:00

Kaspersky Labs presents the twenty most widespread viruses for September 2003

U.S. State Department Blames The Welchia Virus

2003-09-25T09:37:00

After the shock and horror of September 11, 2001 the U.S.A. decided to fortify its borders with the passage of the Patriot Act. One aspect of the Patriot Act was to upgrade the State Department's Consular Lookout and Support System (CLASS), which contains more than 12.8 million records from the...

I-Worm.Swen

2003-09-18T12:18:00

Kaspersky Labs, a leading information security expert, announces the detection of the network worm, I-Worm.Swen. This malicious program spreads via email, the Kazaa file sharing network and IRC channels. Infected messages appear to have been sent from various Microsoft services, including, MS...

The Virus Top Twenty - August 2003

2003-09-01T08:58:00

Kaspersky Labs presents the Virus Top 20 for the month of August 2003.

Beware! Viruses Now Attack Cartographic Programs

2003-08-27T02:33:00

Kaspersky Labs, a leading information security expert, reports the detection of the very first virus to infect MapInfo (one of the most popular programs for cartographic and geographic analysis) tables. The MBA.First virus is activated when infected MapInfo tables are opened. Once launched,...

Don't Let Sobig.f Fool You

2003-08-22T12:57:00

Sobig.f tricks and discredits innocent users

Free Removal Tool For Welchia And Sobig.f

2003-08-22T01:12:00

Kaspersky Labs, an international data security software developer, is supplying computer users with a free-of-charge utility that neutralizes both the "Sobig.f" and "Welchia" network worms. The removal tool detects active worm copies of either virus residing in computer memory, deactivates them...

Good Viruses Simply Don't Exist

2003-08-21T02:29:00

"Welchia" only offers a false sense of security The appearance of the "Welchia" network worm has provoked lively debate over the legitimacy of malware programs that battle other malware. Unfortunately many users have failed to properly weigh the relative benefits and disadvantages of...

Sobig.f Breaks All Records

2003-08-20T12:24:00

The sixth version of the Sobig worm has been out in the wild for only one day, but the epidemic has already spread all over the world. Anti-virus analysts at Kaspersky Labs confirm that the resulting epidemic is the most serious within the last year and a half. Only Klez identified in October 2001...

Welchia - The Anti-Virus Virus?

2003-08-19T10:26:00

Viruses Battle Each Other On The Internet For Supremacy

Beware! Yet Another Version of Sobig Is On The Loose

2003-08-19T03:19:00

Kaspersky Labs, a leading expert in information security warns users about a new modification of the Internet Worm Sobig. Analysts at Kaspersky Labs have received reports about this malware from Europe and Russia. The new version of Sobig is very similar to the prior versions: the first...

Lovesan FAQ's

2003-08-15T09:18:00

Detecting and Disinfecting Lovesan...

Free Lovesan Removal Tool

2003-08-14T01:12:00

Kaspersky Labs, a leading expert in information security offers a free utility for disinfecting computers attacked by Lovesan.

Kaspersky Lab Warns All Users: A New Version of The Lovesan Worm Is On The Loose

2003-08-13T03:29:00

Kaspersky Labs, a leading expert in information security, reports the detection of a new modification of the notorious "Lovesan" worm (also know as "Blaster")...

Windows Is Attacked Again

2003-08-12T07:06:00

The Lovesan worm attacks the DCOM RPC vulnerability in Windows

Autorooter - One More Reason To Patch Your Computer

2003-08-04T11:41:00

Kaspersky Labs, a leading expert in information security, has detected a new Internet worm - Autorooter. Autorooter has already been sent as spam to many email recipients ...

Mimail - A New Attack Via an Old Breach

2003-08-02T05:19:00

New fun and games from Russian virus writers. Kaspersky Labs, a leading expert in information security would like to inform you about Mimail, a new Internet worm. Our round-the-clock technical support has already heard of numerous computers infected with this new worm...

The Virus Top Twenty - July 2003

2003-08-01T10:12:00

Kaspersky Labs presents the Virus Top 20 for the month of July 2003...

The "Webber" Trojan Program Turns Computers Into Spam Machines

2003-07-16T03:22:00

Kaspersky Lab, an international data security software developer, reports the mass mailing of the new trojan program "Webber" (aka "Heloc"). Kaspersky Lab has already logged numerous registered reports of encounters with this malicious program. "Webber" does its harm by installing a proxy server by which evildoers can perform distributed mass mailings of any data using the resources of infected machines. This past week Kaspersky Lab already detected three Trojan programs of this type. "In essence, we have a situation involving the creation of an illegal, extended network that is being exploited by hackers to mass mail spam using the resources of victim computers, " commented Eugene Kaspersky, Head of Anti-Virus Research at Kaspersky Lab. "What is most troublesome is that this network can also be abused to achieve virtually any goal, including conducting hacker attacks on a global scale and DDos attacks on the Web resources of large corporations or government institutions." "Webber" was spread over the Internet via a mass mailing conducted on July 16, 2003. The message containing "Webber" has the following subject line: "Re: Your credit application", body text in English, and a file attachment named "web.da.us.citi.heloc.pif". This file name is similar to a Web address and therefore can at

The Virus Top Twenty - June 2003

2003-07-01T12:25:00

Kaspersky Lab presents the Virus Top 20 for the month of June 2003. The percentage shown represents the percentage of registered incidences. Position Virus Percentage by Occurrence...

The Worm Returns

2003-06-06T07:30:00

A new version of the Tanatos (aka Bugbear) Internet worm has been detected Kaspersky Labs, an international data security software developer, reports the detection of a new version of the 'Tanatos' Internet worm - Tanatos b (aka Bugbear.b). The new version of this malicious program has an array...

Beware! A New Dangerous Version of the Tanatos Virus Is Loose

2003-06-05T11:02:00

Kaspersky Labs, an international data security software developer, reports the detection of a new version of the Internet worm Tanatos. The new version of this malicious program, called Tanatos.b, has dangerously destructive capabilities for infecting computer files. Kaspersky Labs will make...

"Sobig.c" - Spam Technology In the Hands of Virus Creators?

2003-06-04T08:04:00

As has been reported by Kaspersky Labs (http://www.kaspersky.com/news.html?id=978914), a new modification of the "Sobig" network worm has been spreading across the Internet. Company experts have conducted a detailed analysis of the situation and have come to the conclusion that in order to...

The Virus Top Twenty - May 2003

2003-06-02T12:41:00

Position Virus Verbreitung in Prozent...

The "Sobig" Worm Is Back

2003-06-02T03:30:00

Kaspersky Labs, an international data security software developer, reports the detection of a new version of the network worm "Sobig". Considering the wide spread of previous versions, Kaspersky Labs' experts fear the likelihood of a recurrent large-scale epidemic. Already there have been numerous...

Vulnerability, Virus, No Patch

2003-05-21T03:23:00

Trojan program infects computers by exploiting an Internet Explorer vulnerability Kaspersky Labs, an international data security software developer, reports the appearance of the Trojan program, 'StartPage' - the first malware to infect computers via the "Exploit.SelfExecHtml" vulnerability in...

The Palyh Worm Appears As A Communique From Microsoft

2003-05-19T12:45:00

Kaspersky Labs, an international data security software developer, reports the detection of a new network worm named "Palyh", which is spreading via email and local area networks while masquerading as a communiqu� from Microsoft's technical support. Presently, infections at the hands of Palyh have...

The Second Coming Of the "Lovgate" Worm

2003-05-13T02:34:00

Kaspersky Labs, an international data security software developer, reports the detection of the five new modifications of the "Lovgate" Internet worm, first detected at the end of February 2003 (to read about it please click here). Presently, there have already been multiple registered infections...

Fizzer - A Multi-threat Worm That Attacks Via E-mail and KaZaA

2003-05-12T11:21:00

Kaspersky Labs, an international data security software developer, announces the detection of the new Internet worm "Fizzer". In addition to e-mail, "Fizzer" spreads via the KaZaA P2P file-sharing network, and employs sneaky and dangerous tactics such as a 'key logger' and a trojan program that...

The Virus Top Twenty - April 2003

2003-05-08T01:59:00

Kaspersky Lab presents the Virus Top 20 for the month of April, 2003. The percentage shown represents the percentage of registered incidences. position virus percentage by...

The Virus Top Twenty - March 2003

2003-04-02T07:42:00

Kaspersky Lab presents the Virus Top 20 for the month of March, 2003. The percentage shown represents the percentage of registered incidences. position virus percentage by...

"Randon" Threatens Port 445!

2003-03-04T10:33:00

A new blended worm / trojan threat appears. Kaspersky Labs, an international data security software developer, reports registered infections at the hands of the new network worm "Randon". Kaspersky Labs has already received several incident reports from both Russian and the Netherlands...

The Virus Top Twenty - February 2003

2003-03-03T02:33:00

Kaspersky Lab presents the Virus Top 20 for the month of Februrary, 2003. The percentage shown represents the percentage of registered incidences. positionviruspercentage by occurrence1I-Worm.Klez29.67%2I-Worm.Sobig8.81%3I-Worm.Lentin7.04%4Macro.Word97.Thus3.12%5I-Worm.Avron3.00%6I-Worm.Roron2.87%7I-Worm.Hybris2.49%8I-Worm.Tanatos1.30%9Macro.Word97.Flop0.98%10Macro.Word97.Saver0.78%11Win95.CIH0.71%12Worm.Win32.Opasoft0.69%13Win95.Spaces0.76%14Backdoor.Mosuck0.58%15Backdoor.Antilam0.57%16VBS.Redlof0.53%17I-Worm.Stator0.53%18Macro.Word97.Melissa0.52%19Backdoor.Optix.Pro0.51%20Macro.Word97.VMPC0.50%Other Malicious Programs*34.18%*not included in the Top 20

The Virus Top Twenty & Review - January 2003

2003-02-03T10:45:00

Kaspersky Labs presents a review of computer virus activity for January 2003. Top Twenty Most Widespread Malicious Programs

Helkern Epidemic - events chronology

2003-01-27T08:27:00

It is possible to state with certainty that 'Helkern' appeared far before the 25th of January when anti-virus companies first brought it to the attention of the mass media. January 20, 2003 at 19:07 marked the first time data similar to 'Helkern' worm copies were detected by Kaspersky Labs. The...

"Helkern" - The Beginning of End As Anti-virus Experts Have Long Warned

2003-01-27T08:26:00

Kaspersky Labs analyzes the consequences of the latest epidemic The 'Helkern' epidemic has become huge, not only in the number of infected severs (nearly 80,000), geographic coverage and its rate of spreading, but also in the consequences it has caused regarding the general functioning of...

"Helkern" - 376 Bytes That Shook The World

2003-01-25T06:27:00

A new "fileless" worm causes a global outbreak

Worm.SQL.Helkern (aka SQLSlammer)

2003-01-25T02:48:00

This is extremely small (just 376 bytes) Internet worm that affects Microsoft SQL servers. To get into victim machine the worm uses buffer overrun vulnerability (see below). When the worm code gets into vulnerable SQL server it gets control (by using buffer overrun trick), then gets three Win32...

Virus Review - 2002

2003-01-16T12:44:00

Virus Review - 2002

FREE Utility against I-Worm.Avron

2003-01-13T08:13:00

The Virus Top Twenty for December 2002

2003-01-09T12:34:00

Kaspersky Labs presents the Virus Top 20 for the month of December. The percentage shown represents the percentage of registered incidences. position virus percentage by occurrence 1 I-Worm.Klez 24.7% 2 I-Worm.Lentin...

Beware: I-Worm.Avron

2003-01-09T02:17:00

Case Study: The Mill Equips Its Network with Kaspersky® Anti-Virus

2002-12-06T01:11:00

Customer profile The Mill (www.mill.co.uk) is an international London-based company established in 1990. The Mill brand is now synonymous with high quality award-winning visual effects for commercials and films. The group provides a unique range of technology-based creative facilities to service...

The Virus Top Twenty for November 2002

2002-12-03T08:09:00

Kaspersky Labs presents the Virus Top 20 for the month of November. The percentage shown represents the percentage of registered incidences. position virus percentage by occurrence I-Worm.Lentin 27,7 I-Worm.Klez.h 23,4 I-Worm.Tanatos 3,2 Macro.Word97.Thus 2,5 I-Worm.Bridex 1,4 Worm.Win32.Opasoft 1,3 Macro.Word97.Marker 1,3 I-Worm.Hybris 1,3 Macro.Word.Cap 1,0 Win32.Elkern 0,8 Macro.Word97.VMPC 0,8 Macro.Word97.Flop 0,8 Win32.FunLove 0,6 I-Worm.Magistr 0,6 Macro.Word97.Saver 0,6 Win95.Spaces 0,6 Macro.Word97.TheSecond 0,5 I-Worm.KakWorm 0,5 I-Worm.Winevar 0,5 Macro.Word97.Claud 0,5

"Korean" Worm Spreading Faster

2002-11-27T11:57:00

Kaspersky Labs is warning all users against the new Internet worm "Winevar" (also known as "Korean Worm"). This malicious program was detected last week and was added to the Kaspersky Anti-Virus database. It has only been during today that we have received registered incidents of infections by...

Beware of Fakes!

2002-11-08T04:18:00

Kaspersky Labs informs users that on the night the November 7th there was a massive attack against the company's Web server. The attack resulted in a group of hackers sending the subscribers of the Kaspersky Labs e-mail newsletter a message...

Network Worm "Roron" - Red Alert!

2002-11-06T07:01:00

Kaspersky Labs, an international data security software developer, reports the appearance of a new network worm named "Roron", constructed in Bulgaria. Presently six variations of the worm have already been detected and have been credited with infecting computers in many regions including the...

Your Mobile Phone Is Safe - Don't believe virus hoaxes

2002-11-06T05:39:00

Kaspersky Labs brings attention to the spread of a rumor among Internet users regarding a new computer virus that infects mobile telephones and renders them junk. The message being sent around looks as follows: If you receive a phone call and your mobile phone displays ACE-? on the screen DON'T...

The Virus Top Twenty for October 2002

2002-11-01T12:16:00

Kaspersky Labs presents the Virus Top 20 for the month of October. The percentage shown represents the percentage of registered incidences. 1 I-Worm.Tanatos 44.9% 2 I-Worm.Lentin 21.6% 3 I-Worm.Klez 14% 4 Macro.Word97.Thus 3.1% 5 I-Worm.Hybris 1.1% 6 I-Worm.Magistr 1% 7 Macro.Word97.Marker 1% 8 I-Worm.Sircam 0.7% 9 Macro.Word97.Flop 0.7% 10 Macro.Word97.Ethan 0.5% 11 Macro.Word97.TheSecond 0.5% 12 Macro.Word97.Onex 0.4% 13 Macro.Word97.Story 0.3% 14 I-Worm.Cervivec 0.3% 15 Joke.Win32.Train 0.3% 16 Backdoor.Death 0.3% 17 Macro.Word97.Dig 0.3% 18 Macro.Word97.Melissa 0.3% 19 Trojan.PSW.Gip.113 0.2% 20 Trojan.Win32.Erase2002 0.2%

Opasoft is Back and More Dangerous Than Ever

2002-10-21T12:35:00

:though not for users of Kaspersky Anti-Virus. Kaspersky Labs, an international data-security software developer, announces the detection of a new modification of the network worm 'Opasoft' (also known as 'Opaserv' and 'Brasil'). Kaspersky Labs has already recorded numerous registered infections...

The Kaspersky Lab Electronic Newsletter #28

2002-10-17T03:19:00

Network Worms I-Worm.Chet I-Worm.Gismor I-Worm.Pepex Worm.P2P.Relmony Windows Viruses Win32.Ramlide Win32.Porex Linux Viruses Linux.Gildo Trojan Programs Backdoor.Cabrotor Trojan.Spy.GreenScreen Macro Viruses Macro.Word97.Nori Virus Constructors Constructor.VBS.SSIWG

Save Your "Virtual Machine"!

2002-10-16T11:52:00

Kaspersky Labs recommends computer users urgently install patch to defend against "Netdex". Kaspersky Labs, an international data-security software developer, reports the detection of the Trojan horse 'Netdex', which exploits a vulnerability in the security system of the Microsoft Virtual...

Dangerous Games

2002-10-10T08:40:00

The Internet worm "Fleming" has been detected stealing registration information from computer games. Kaspersky Labs, an international data-security software developer, announces the detection of a multi-component malicious program spreading itself via the popular Internet chat program Windows...

Free Utility for Detecting and Deleting The Tanatos and Opasoft Internet Worms

2002-10-07T03:59:00

In connection with the numerous infections the world over at the hands of the Tanatos and Opasoft Internet worms, Kaspersky Labs has developed a free-of-charge utility for detecting and deleting these malicious programs. The utility can be downloaded from the Kaspersky Labs web site here. Both...

Network Worms Continue To Attack Linux

2002-10-04T08:45:00

Worm "Mighty" Intensifies the Threat Against Linux. Following on the heals of the "Slapper" worm, which only two weeks ago was detected attacking Linux computers, comes the next outbreak, this time the work of the Linux-worm "Mighty". Presently Kaspersky Lab has registered over 1,600 infected systems the world over. Many features of "Mighty" are taken from its predecessor, the network worm "Slapper". Like "Slapper", "Mighty" infects computers running Linux and the Apache Web-server and also uses the OpenSSL Security System exploit to gain access. Moreover, "Mighty" partly borrows the source code spreading method from "Slapper": to ensure compatibility with all versions of OpenSSL, one of the worm's components (sslx.c, which is responsible for penetration via the security system vulnerability) recompiles itself anew on each computer. In addition to infecting systems, "Mighty" also sets up a backdoor utility (designed to gain unauthorized control). In turn, this utility connects with one of the remote IRC channels where it receives ill-intentioned commands, which it then executes on the infected system. In this way "Mighty" is able to leak out confidential information, corrupt important data, and also use infected machines to conduct distributed DoS attacks and other nasty activities. To avert infection, Kaspersky Lab, above all recommends users

New Details Covering The Opasoft Worm

2002-10-03T08:41:00

How should you protect your computer? As was reported on October 1st, the Internet suffered a new epidemic courtesy of the 'Opasoft' worm, which aggressively asserted itself as one of the three most widespread malicious programs by recording numerous incidences in a myriad of countries the...

The Virus Top Twenty for September 2002

2002-10-02T07:47:00

Kaspersky Labs presents the Virus Top 20 for the month of September. The percentage shown represents the percentage of registered incidences. I-Worm.Klez 72.93 I-Worm.Lentin 23.62 Win95.CIH 0.27 Trojan.Win32.Filecoder 0.17 Macro.Word97.Thus 0.13 I-Worm.Sircam 0.13 I-Worm.Magistr 0.11 Macro.Word97.Flop 0.04 I-Worm.Cervivec 0.04 I-Worm.Hybris 0.03 Backdoor.Death 0.03 Macro.Word97.Ethan 0.03 Win32.FunLove 0.02 Macro.Word97.Marker 0.02 Macro.Word97.TheSecond 0.02 Trojan.PSW.M2 0.01 Backdoor.Antilam 0.01 Worm.Linux.Slapper 0.01 Palm.Phage 0.01 Nuker.Win32.Nabber 0.01

"Opasoft" Causes The Second Virus Epidemic This Week

2002-10-01T12:18:00

Kaspersky Labs, an international data-security software developer, announces the emergence of already the second virus epidemic this week. This time, the multi-component program "Opasoft", combines the characteristics of a network worm and a Trojan program designed to gain unauthorized remote...

Tanatos - A Worm with a "Trojan" In Its Pocket

2002-09-30T05:13:00

A new multi-component virus gathers steam. Kaspersky Labs, an international data-security software developer, announces the detection of a new Internet worm called Tanatos, which is currently spreading via email and is busy hijacking confidential information from infected...

Morris Worm: Life After Death

2002-09-14T04:45:00

The "Slapper" worm successfully uses the 14-year old technology Kaspersky Labs, an international data-security software-development company, warns about the detection of a new dangerous "Slapper" Internet-worm that infects computers running Linux operating system and uses the source code spreading technology, which was used in the notorious Morris Worm in 1988. Up to date Kaspersky Labs received no user reports about this malicious program to be detected "in-the-wild". However the detailed analysis of the worm confirms its high potential to cause a global virus outbreak and therefore poses a threat to Linux users. To find a victim computer "Slapper" scans computers connected to the Internet and chooses those having Linux operating system and Apache Web-server installed. After detecting such computer the worm creepingly uploads its copy there by exploiting the OpenSSL security breach (buffer overflow). The main distinctive feature of "Slapper" is that the uploaded worm copy is in source code, not already compiled executable package. After the uploading is competed, the worm uses the locally installed C compiler (gcc) to produce an executable copy of the worm and then launches it. Such an original method provides "Slapper" compatibility with all Linux types regardless of the distribution manufacturer and version of the kernel. This method was invented in November 1988 and applied for the first time in notorious Morris Worm that succeeded to infect more than 6000 companies worldwide (including NASA Research Institute) resulting in US$96 million loss. Until this very moment the method of source code spreading has never been used. "It is quite possible that "Slapper" will initiate a new wave of multi-platform malware development, which will be able to infect not only Linux, but Windows, Unix and other operating systems simultaneously. This is obvious because C compilers can be found on every commonly used platform as well as security breaches through which malware will "worm" on victim computers," said Eugene Kaspersky, Head of Anti-Virus Research for Kaspersky Labs. "The worm's other side effect will be the appearance of its numerous clones. To create its modification a person will only need to apply the necessary changes to the source code that will be available everywhere in the Internet. Considering this we already started the development of the applicable add-on to the heuristic technology integrated in Kaspersky Anti-Virus that will allow us to catch even unknown Slapper-style worms," he added. In addition, "Slapper" also poses a threat to the data confidentiality on the infected computers. The worm contains backdoor-features (unauthorized remote administration) that allow a malicious person to perform certain unwanted actions, such as execution of remote commands, data theft, implication in distributed DoS-attack, etc. Protection against "Slapper" already has been added to the daily update of KasperskyT Anti-Virus.

Photo with Trojan

2002-09-10T07:50:00

A Trojan has been detected, in a commercial product for processing graphic software, that destroys files on the Windows system directory Kaspersky Labs reports the detection of a Trojan horse, FireAnvil, embedded in a commercial product from US company, Firehand Technologies Corporation.

KLEZ Set to Unleash Its Wrath!

2002-09-05T12:59:00

September 6 marks detonation day for one of the most widespread Internet worms Kaspersky Labs, an international data-security software developer, warns computer users of the Septemeber 6th activation of the destructive functions wielded by the Internet worm KLEZ.E - one of the most widespread...

The Virus Top Twenty for August 2002

2002-09-02T08:04:00

Kaspersky Labs presents the Virus Top 20 for the month of August. The percentage shown represents the percentage of registered incidences. I-Worm.Klez 76,45 I-Worm.Lentin 21,66 Win95.CIH 0,45 Abba 0,24 I-Worm.Hybris 0,10 Win32.FunLove 0,07 I-Worm.Sircam 0,03 I-Worm.Magistr 0,01 Win95.Tecata 0,01 I-Worm.HappyTime 0,01 Trojan.Win32.Filecoder 0,01 Backdoor.Antilam 0,01 Armageddon 0,01 Backdoor.Arcanum 0,01 Attention 0,01 I-Worm.BadtransII 0,01 Backdoor.Antilam 0,01 Backdoor.Cabrotor 0,01 Backdoor.Death 0,01 Trojan.PSW.Stealth 0,01

Once Again A Virus Targets The KaZaA Network - Duload

2002-08-22T12:50:00

Kaspersky Labs reports the detection of the network worm "Duload", which is spreading across the KaZaA file-exchange network. Presently Kaspersky Labs has already received several registered instances of infection in Italy. The worm itself is a Windows (PE EXE) attachment written in Visual...

Trojan Horse Masquerades As Kaspersky Anti-Virus

2002-08-22T12:26:00

Kaspersky Labs warns computer users of a massive mailing of the Trojan-style malicious program, TrojanDownloader.Win32.Apher. Presently there have already been several registered reports of infection. The Trojan is sent out by an anonymous evildoer using an anonymous e-mail address from a...

The Virus Top Twenty for July 2002

2002-08-01T05:51:00

Kaspersky Labs presents the Virus Top 20 for the month of July. The percentage shown represents the percentage of registered incidences.

The Kaspersky Lab Electronic Newsletter #27

2002-07-23T11:00:00

Network Worms I-Worm.Calil Worm.Win32.Datom I-Worm.Kitro (Family) I-Worm.Kitro.a I-Worm.Kitro.b I-Worm.Kitro.c I-Worm.Kitro.d Worm.Win32.Ladex Worm.P2P.Surnova I-Worm.Tettona I-Worm.Scalper Worm.Win32.Nople Windows Viruses...

New Versions of The Worm "Frethem" Are Loose On The Internet!

2002-07-17T06:46:00

Kaspersky Labs warns all computer users of a large number of registered infections from new modifications to the "Frethem" Internet-worm (modifications K and L). For penetration "Frethem" exploits a 1 1/2-year-old vulnerability in the Internet Explorer security system (the...

The Virus Top Twenty for June 2002

2002-07-02T08:32:00

The latest monthly installment of the Kaspersky Virus Top 20 is here. To find out more details about each virus, simply click on the links below. The percentage shown represents the percentage of registered incidences. position virus percentage by occurrence...

Are You Ready For a Summer Valentine?

2002-06-28T12:36:00

Internet-worm Lentin is actively spreading Kaspersky Labs warns of the spreading of the Internet-worm Lentin. The first appearance "in the wild" of this malicious program was June 18, 2002. Presently Kaspersky Labs has received numerous reports of Lentin infections, most of them coming from Holland, Great Britain, the USA and Russia. The most dangerous variants of Lentin are versions G and E which, to spread themselves, exploit a vulnerability in the Internet Explorer security system.

Beware of Virus Authors Exploiting World Cup Themes

2002-06-06T11:14:00

Kaspersky Labs warns of attempts to exploit the popular World Cup theme. Kaspersky Labs, an international data-security software developer, warns users about the first appearance of malicious programs taking advantage of the hugely popular and widespread World Cup theme. Despite the popular...

The Virus Top Twenty for May 2002

2002-06-03T01:18:00

The latest monthly installment of the Kaspersky Virus Top 20 is here. To find out more details about each virus, simply click on the links below. position virus percentage by occurrence 1 I-Worm.Klez 96.49% 2 Win95.CIH...

"Spida" Worm Threatens MS SQL Servers

2002-05-23T08:55:00

"Worm" Crawls Into The KaZaA Network

2002-05-18T02:56:00

The KaZaA file exchange network takes its turn as a virus victim. Kaspersky Labs, an international data-security software developer, announces the detection of the network worm "Worm.Kazaa.Benjamin" - the first malicious program to spread through the KaZaA file exchange network. The KaZaA...

Be ON Guard for a False Klez Fix

2002-05-16T08:14:00

An imitation cure for the Klez Internet worm has emerged. Kaspersky Labs warns computer users about a distribution by an unknown malicious person of the Trojan program "TrojanDownloader.Win32.Smokedown", which is hidden under the guise of a cure for the Klez Internet-worm. This malicious...

New Virus Hoax Terrorizes Users

2002-04-30T05:55:00

JDBGMGR.EXE - is NOT a virus, but rather a standard Windows Utility Kaspersky Labs reports on the recent rumors regarding a new and dangerous virus that is purportedly carried in the file JDBGMGR.EXE - a Windows operating system file. At this time the Kaspersky Labs technical support service is...

Warning! Global Internet Epidemic

2002-04-23T04:00:00

Internet-worm Klez.H steals confidential information. Despite the persistent recommendations from Kaspersky Labs urging users to take the necessary measures to protect themselves against the mounting threat from the latest version of the Internet-worm Klez, most users lightly regarded the problem...

Kaspersky Lab On-line Newsletter #26

2002-04-17T05:24:00

Network Worms I-Worm.Brit I-Worm.Cosol I-Worm.Lee-Saltlake Worm.Newbiero I-Worm.Wargam I-Worm.Valcard Windows Viruses Win32.HLLW.Bezilom Win32.HLLW.Scareg Linux Viruses Linux.OSF.8795 Security Breeches Exploit.IIS.Beavuh Network Worms I-Worm.Brit I-worm.Brit is...

Warning! A new version of the I-worm "KLEZ" is spreading across the Internet

2002-04-17T02:15:00

Kaspersky Labs announces the exposure of a new modified version of the 'Klez' Internet-worm (Klez.h), already resulting in numerous computer infections in many countries including Japan, China, Austria and the Czech Republic. To gain entry to a computer the worm exploits a vulnerability...

New Internet Worm "Cervivec" Hits Users

2002-03-22T05:55:00

Kaspersky Labs, a leading international data-security software developer, reports the detection of the Internet-worm known as I-Worm.Cervivec. Cervivec is an Internet worm virus spreading via the Internet as an email attachment.

Attention: Virus Zircon.c is spreading on the Internet

2002-03-14T09:47:00

Kaspersky Labs, a leading international data-security software developer, reports the detection of a new version of the Internet-worm known as Zircon. Zircon.c, which is distinct from two previous forms, has achieved wide distribution across the Internet.

I-Worm.Zircon: New Virus is rapidly spreading on the Internet

2002-03-14T03:49:00

Kaspersky Labs, a leading international data-security software developer, reports the detection of the Internet-worm known as I-Worm.Zircon.c. At this time it is known that infections from this dangerous virus have occurred in several countries.

The Virus Top Twenty for February 2002

2002-03-01T11:27:00

Kaspersky Lab presents the Virus Top Twenty for February 2002. In order to read about each virus in detail, simply click on the respective virus' name.

Yarner: Not Every Anti-Virus Is the Real McCoy

2002-02-19T02:43:00

Kaspersky Labs, an international data-security software developer, announces the detection of the new, highly dangerous Internet worm "Yarner" that disguises itself as the anti-virus program YAW. At this time, there have been reports of mass-infection caused by this malicious program in Germany.

The "CoolNow" worm attacks MSN Messenger Users

2002-02-14T03:02:00

Kaspersky Labs, an international data-security software developer, announces the detection of a new Internet worm going by the name of "CoolNow" that infects computers upon visiting malicious Web-sites and spreads using the popular MSN Messenger Internet-pager. At this time, several incidents of infection by this malicious code have already been reported.

Free Defense against the Internet Worm KLEZ

2002-02-08T02:21:00

Kaspersky Labs has released a special utility. In connection with the numerous instances of infection caused by the latest modification of the Internet worm

The Virus Top Twenty for January 2002

2002-02-01T12:28:00

The latest monthly installment of the Kaspersky Virus Top 20 is here. To find out more details about each virus, simply click on the links below.

Not Everything Starting with "www" and Ending in ".com" Is a Web Site

2002-01-28T12:49:00

The Internet worm "Myparty" poses as a Web-site link

.NET Technology is Still in Development, but a Virus Already Exists

2002-01-14T10:54:00

The first virus infecting .NET has been detected

Macromedia Shockwave - The Latest Computer-Virus Victim

2002-01-08T09:00:00

The first malicious program infecting SWF files has been detected Kaspersky Labs, an international data-security software developer, reports the detection of a virus, SWScript.LFM, which is the first malicious program that infects the popular multimedia format, Macromedia Shockwave. Macromedia...

Kaspersky Anti-Virus: 100% Protection

2002-01-07T09:00:00

The international computer magazine SC Magazine recommends Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Exchange 2000 Server SC Magazine (www.scmagazine.com), one of the most well respected computer magazines specializing in problems concerning information safety, conducted a test involving Kaspersky Anti-Virus for...

September - December Top Ten 2001

2002-01-02T09:00:00

position virus percentage by occurrence 1 I-Worm.BadtransII 40.8% 2 I-Worm.Sircam 15.6% 3 I-Worm.Hybris 6.4% 4 I-Worm.Aliz 3.1% 5 I-Worm.Nimda 2.7% 6 I-Worm.Magistr 2.3% 7 Trojan.PSW.GIP 2.0% 8 I-Worm.Happytime 0.5% 9 JS.Trojan.Seeker 0.4% 10 I-Worm.Klez 0.3%

The Virus Top Twenty for December 2001

2002-01-02T09:00:00

The latest monthly installment of the Kaspersky Virus Top 20 is here. To find out more details about each virus, simply click on the links below.

Free Update Thwarting Klez.e

2002-01-01T02:51:00

In connection with the numerous instances of infection caused by the latest modification of the Internet worm Klez (Klez.e), Kaspersky Lab has developed a free utility for detecting and deleting this malicious program. Upon starting-up this utility, Kaspersky Lab recommends closing all user applications. After the computer has been rebooted, an anti-virus scanner should be used and all remaining infected files should be deleted. We also recommend not using e-mail preview options during this epidemic. You can download the CLRAV utility here.

2001: The Year in Review

2001-12-24T09:00:00

Kaspersky Labs presents a year-end review of events taking place in anti-virus safety2001 saw anti-virus companies achieve many definitive successes in the area of new anti-virus development, as well as the perfecting of already existing defense technologies thwarting malicious programs. In spite of...

"Zoher": One More Reason to Install the Patch

2001-12-24T09:00:00

The latest Internet worm exploits a breach in the Outlook safety system Kaspersky Labs, an international data-security software developer, reports the detection of the latest Internet worm going by the name of I-Worm.Zoher. This worm imperceptibly penetrates a user's computer via a breach in the...

New Virus-Worm Targets Those in the Holiday Spirit

2001-12-19T09:00:00

Kaspersky Labs responds to the "alert" sent out by other anti-virus companies Kaspersky Labs reports the detection of the latest Internet worm, I.Worm.Maldal (a.k.a. Christmas). At the moment, no cases of infection by this malicious program have been reported. This warning is for the benefit of...

Virus Alert: I-Worm.Gokar

2001-12-12T09:00:00

Kaspersky Labs, an international data-security doftware developer, has detected a new Internet-worm : I-Worm.Gokar. At the moment, there are already several reported cases of infection by this program. The worm spreads by e-mail and Internet Relay Chat (IRC) channels. In order to spread itself by...

The FBI's "Magic Lantern" Shines Bright

2001-12-10T09:00:00

The FBI's latest cloak-and-dagger tool has attracted the attention of virus writers The rumors surrounding the US Federal Bureau of Investigation's developing of its own Trojan program, Magic Lantern, has drawn interest from the computer underground. On December 11, it was discovered that a...

Virus Alert: I-Worm.Updater

2001-12-06T09:00:00

Kaspersky Labs reports the detection of the latest Internet worm, I-Worm.Updater. This virus was reported last week. Updater is written in Visual Basic Script, and the worm itself is an EXE file about 12Kb in length, compressed in a UPX utility. The worm spreads via e-mail by gaining access to the...

Free Treatment Utility for "Goner"

2001-12-05T09:00:00

Kaspersky Labs releases the cure-all CLRAV utility thwarting "Goner". In response to the wide-spreading infections caused by the Internet worm "Goner," Kaspersky Labs has developed a utility for the detection and deletion of the malicious code contained in "Goner". We are offering this utility to...

Goner: ICQ-loving Internet-Worm

2001-12-04T09:00:00

Kaspersky Labs, an international data-security software-development company, announces the detection of a new mass mailing Internet-worm I-Worm.Goner. Reports of infection by this malicious program already have been reported in many countries throughout the world.

Kaspersky Reports: The Other Ones

2001-11-29T09:00:00

Another issue of Kaspersky Reports is here just in time for the holiday season. In this issue, we present the latest lesser known viruses. By now, most users are familiar with Aliz and BadtransII because of their high infection level; but did you know about...? Windows...

BadtransII Reaches Global Epidemic Proportions

2001-11-26T09:00:00

Kaspersky Labs' warning of this past Sunday not being heeded Kaspersky Labs, an international data-security software developer, reports about the global epidemic being wrought by the Internet virus-worm BadtransII. To date, this malfeasant worm has outstripped other cases of infections by other...

Beware of the BadTransII Worm!

2001-11-24T09:00:00

This urgent UPDATE was released in April of this year.

Removal Instructions for I-Worm.Aliz

2001-11-21T09:00:00

Removing I-Worm.Aliz from a PC 1. If MS Outlook Express or Internet Explorer are in operation, close these application windows. 2. Download the special patch from Microsoft Corporation: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/downloads/critical/q290108/default.asp Install the patch in your PC. 3....

Aliz: The Second Attempt Finds Fertile Ground

2001-11-20T09:00:00

Aliz, the Internet worm detected in May, has brought forth an epidemic Kaspersky Labs, an international data-security software developer, warns users about the active spreading of the Internet worm, "Aliz." Reports of infection by this worm already have been reported in many countries throughout the...

The Virus Top Twenty for October 2001

2001-10-31T09:00:00

Position Virus Percentage by occurrence 1 I-Worm.Sircam 44,9% 2 I-I-Worm.Hybris (Family) 14,6% 3 I-Worm.Anset 5,2% 4 I-Worm.Magistr.a 3,8%...

"Nimda" Is Breeding

2001-10-29T09:00:00

Since "Nimda" was discovered on September 18, 2001 Kaspersky Labs has detected 5 more modifications of this network worm. Some of them have already been seen "in-the-wild" but fortunately none of them has caused an epidemic compared to the original one. Kaspersky Labs recommends users to carefully read the descriptions of the recently discovered Nimda modifications and to download the latest Kaspersky^TM Anti-Virus database updates to prevent infection.

A New Internet Worm Terrorizes German Users

2001-10-24T08:00:00

Kaspersky Labs, an international an international data-security software developer announces the detection of a new Internet-worm "Anset" spreading via e-mail and disguising itself as a new version of a German anti-trojan scanner "ANTS". Up to date Kaspersky Labs registered many reports of the worm...

"More details on I-Worm.Kiray"

2001-10-22T08:00:00

This is a worm virus that spreads via the Internet using Microsoft Outlook. The worm appears as an email message with the attached file Kiray.EXE. When the EXE-file is run the worm modify some of the keys in the system registry: HKCR\exefile\shell\open\command\ ""="c:...

Beware of the Bogus Patches

2001-10-17T08:00:00

"Redesi" worm disguises itself as a security patch for Microsoft products

Kaspersky Labs, an international data-security software developer, reports the detection of a dangerous new Internet-worm "Redesi" that spreads via e-mail and disguises its malicious intentions as a security patch for Microsoft products.

An Outbreak of Anthrax on the Internet?

2001-10-16T08:00:00

Is this just the beginning? Kaspersky Labs, an international data-security software developer, reports that two new Internet worms are making the rounds, trying to spread under the guise of important information about the anthrax virus. It is obvious that malefactor(s) have callously taken advantage...

WebMoney Users Are Once Again in a "High-Risk" Group

2001-10-16T08:00:00

The latest Trojan program goes after WebMoney purses. Kaspersky Labs, an international data-security software developer, announces the detection of the new Trojan, "KWM," which allows malefactors imperceptibly to control infected computers and gain access to the personal payment accounts of WebMoney...

October 16: The Apocalypse is Postponed

2001-10-14T08:00:00

SirCam's destructive function is not triggered on October 16, which is just like any other day. According to announcements made by a number of media sources, tomorrow, October 16, a new wave of incidences connected with the widespread, destructive, malicious Internet worm "SirCam" is supposed to...

The Latest Kaspersky Reports (#24)

2001-10-10T08:00:00

Kaspersky Labs announces the release of the latest "Kaspersky Reports" Kaspersky Labs is pleased to announce the release of the latest "Kaspersky Reports," informing our readers and users of the latest viruses in our Virus Encyclopedia. The following is a content list, and by clicking on the name of...

The Virus Top Twenty for September 2001

2001-10-01T08:00:00

positionviruspercentage by occurrence1I-Worm.Sircam 53.5 %2I-Worm.Hybris.b 18.5%3 I-Worm.Nimda3.6%4I-Worm.Magistr 2.6%5I-Worm.HappyTime 1.3%6 JS.Trojan.Seeker-based1.2%7I-Worm.Magistr.b1.1%8Worm.Hai0.7%9I-Worm.Roach0.4%10I-Worm.Hybris.d 0.3%11I-Worm.MTX 0.3%12Trojan.PSW.Unite.d 0.3%13I-Worm.Apost 0.3%14I-Worm.Hybris.gen 0.2%15Backdoor.IRC.Critical0.2%16I-Worm.LoveLetter0.2%17Trojan.PSW.Coced.236.e 0.2%18PS-MPC-based 0.2%19Trojan.Win32.VirtualRoot0.2%20Macro.Office.Toraja.b0.2%

Kaspersky Lab Strongly Urges Updating Your Anti-Virus Database

2001-09-24T08:00:00

A new virus going by the name of "Vote" has started spreading on the Internet via Microsoft Outlook. Users should be wary of the following text contained in the message: "Peace between America and Islam!". We urge users to immediately update their anti-virus databases and keep abreast of new...

New Victims of the "Nimda" Network Worm

2001-09-20T08:00:00

Kaspersky Labs offers free Defense thwarting "Nimda"

Kaspersky Lab Warns of the Possible Exploitation of the Recent Tragic Events

2001-09-19T08:00:00

The reverberations of last week's horrific and vicious attacks on the United States have rippled throughout the world, and will undoubtedly remain indelible in everyone's memory.

Kaspersky Lab Warns Not to Use the Internet or E-Mail without the Patch

2001-09-18T08:00:00

A global epidemic of the network worm "Nimda" has been reported

Information about the Network Worm "Nimda"

2001-09-18T08:00:00

This is a virus-worm that spreads via the Internet attached to infected e-mails, and copies itself to shared directories over a local network, and also attacks vulnerable IIS machines (Web sites). The worm itself is a Windows PE EXE file about 57Kb in length, and is written in Microsoft C++. In...

"Blue Code": A Worm That Fights "Code Red" and IIS Servers

2001-09-07T07:38:00

Kaspersky Labs, an international data-security software developer, reports the discovery of "Blue Code" - a new malicious program, which attacks remote Web servers operating on Microsoft's Internet Information Server (IIS) platform. At the moment, Kaspersky Labs has received several reports of...

The Return of "Magistr"

2001-09-04T11:45:00

A new variant of the Magistr virus has been detected Kaspersky Labs, an international data-security software developer, warns users about the detection of the new variant of the dangerous "Magistr" virus. Kaspersky Labs has already received several reports regarding infection in Spain by this...

Lustrous Attraction to Lara Croft Threatens Computer Safety

2001-09-04T02:17:55

The first malicious code utilizing Desktop Themes files has been detected Kaspersky Labs, an international data-security software developer, announces the detection of the Internet worm "Lara": the first malicious program that spreads in Desktop Themes files. At the moment, Kaspersky Labs has...

"Cuerpo": A Stealth Worm with Perfected Spreading Technology

2001-08-30T08:00:00

Kaspersky Labs, an international data-security software developer, announces the detection of the new polymorphic Internet worm, "Cuerpo." KL has already received several reports of infections perpetrated by this malicious program. It is important to note that because of the effective integrated...

Attention MSN Messenger Users!

2001-08-19T08:00:00

Infections by the Internet worm "Newpic" have been registered Kaspersky Labs, an international data-security software developer, announces the registration of computer infections by the Internet worm "Newpic," which are spreading via the popular MSN Messenger pager network. The current malicious...

CodeRed Could Halt Network Equipment Operation

2001-08-10T02:28:00

A breach in the Cisco equipment system security is detected, with IBM and Xerox also under suspicion The world's largest telecommunications equipment producer, Cisco, has released the following information stating that the CodeRed Internet worm could cause a disturbance in the operation in several...

Is It Better to End It All Because of a Bug?

2001-08-09T08:00:00

SANS makes its "recommendation" for getting rid of CodeRed II - We don't agree The uproar surrounding the CodeRed Internet worm and its variants continues to generate new and sometimes confusing rumors and opinions. On the 7th of August, SANS, the US-based Institute for System Administration,...

PDF Has Fallen Victim to the Internet Worm "Peach"

2001-08-08T08:00:00

Kaspersky Labs, an international data-security software developer, announces the detection of the Internet worm "Peach" that utilizes PDF files (Adobe Acrobat) for spreading. "Peach" is an average malicious script program written in Visual Basic Script (VBS) programming language. Its distinctive...

A New CodeRed Modification Carries a Trojan in Its Pocket

2001-08-05T08:00:00

Kaspersky Labs, an international data-security software developer, announces the detection of a new variant of the "CodeRed" ("Bady") Internet worm. Unlike the two previous worm variants, CodeRed.c installs a Trojan program on an infected computer that opens general access to C: and D: drives. A new...

Rumors Surrounding the "Code Red" Epidemic Are Just That - Rumors; However, "SirCam" Is Still an Epidemic

2001-08-02T08:00:00

As previously reported, some US and British organizations spread the word at the beginning of this week about a possible repeat of the "Bady" (Code Red) Internet-worm epidemic. As a result of the announcement being reported throughout the world, the facts were distorted, causing a real panic amongst...

A Recurrence of the 'Code Red' Worm?

2001-07-30T08:00:00

Kaspersky Labs comments on the rumors surrounding the epidemic concerning this menacing Internet worm At the beginning of this week, press agencies for the US, UK and other countries began warning about the unleashing of a new epidemic connected with the Internet worm "Bady" (a.k.a. "Code Red"),...

The CyberPolice Comment on Kaspersky® Anti-Virus

2001-07-24T08:00:00

The CyberPolice Task Force - codenamed "Phoenix" - is a voluntary unit formed in 1999 in response to the global threat posed by virus creators, hackers, crackers, and conmen trying to swindle people out of their money via the Internet. It is entirely non-profit, and is dedicated to stopping the...

The Network Worm "SirCam" Breaks Records for Spreading

2001-07-23T08:00:00

Kaspersky Labs issues free software for the worm's detection and removal In only six days since its detection on July 18, the network worm "SirCam" has spread throughout the world and has convincingly seized first place amongst the most wide-spreading malicious programs. At this time, Kaspersky...

A New Generation of "Fileless" Network Worm Has Unleashed Global Chaos

2001-07-19T08:00:00

Kaspersky Labs, an international data-security software developer, informs users about the discovery of a new worm generation that is capable of Internet functioning absolutely sans using files. This type of malicious program conducts all operations-including spreading and perpetrating DDoS...

The Network Worm "SirCam" Is Harmless to Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Users

2001-07-18T08:00:00

Kaspersky Labs, an international data-security software developer, announces the detection of the new dangerous network worm "SirCam" that spreads via e-mail and local network resources. Kaspersky Labs has received several reports of the worm being detected "in the wild," with defense procedures...

Bogus Patch "leaves" Backdoor Open

2001-07-10T08:00:00

An Internet Worm "Leave" Spreads in the Form of Security Patch to Windows Kaspersky Lab, an international data-security software development company, warns users of the discovery of a new version of the Internet worm I-Worm.Leave that spreads as a message from Microsoft. The message contains...

Malicious Code in RTF Files: Yet another Prediction Comes True

2001-06-13T08:00:00

A Trojan program penetrates computers when reading RTF files Kaspersky Lab, an international data-security software-development company, warns users about the discovery of the Trojan "Goga" that steals and sends out from infected computers user details for Internet access (i.e. login, password and...

Kaspersky Lab Int. Newsletter

2001-06-12T08:00:00

WINDOWS VIRUSES Win32.Devir NETWORK WORMS Worm.Cheese Worm.Sadmind Worm.SadMind.b Worm.SadMind.c I-Worm.HappyTime I-Worm.Moncher I-Worm.Puron I-Worm.Hydra I-Worm.Mari WINDOWS VIRUSES Win32.Devir This is a per-process memory resident parasitic poly-morphic Win32-virus. The virus infects PE EXE files...

Miss World`s Photos Hide a Dangerous Internet-Worm

2001-06-05T08:00:00

Cambridge, United Kingdom, June 6, 2001 - Kaspersky Labs, an international data-security software-development company, warns about the discovery of a new extremely dangerous Internet-worm "I-Worm.MsWorld". Up to date Kaspersky Lab has received just several reports of the worm from the wild. However,...

SULFNBK.EXE is a Virus Hoax!

2001-05-30T08:00:00

The Deceptive Safety of RTF Files

2001-05-28T08:00:00

A breach in a system's safety is not the biggest threat of RTF files RTF (Rich Text Format), as presented to many users, is considered to be a so-called universal remedy against obtrusive macro-viruses and any other sort of malicious code. Numerous anti-virus companies categorically recommend not...

Virus Hoax Coaxes Users to Delete Files

2001-05-20T08:00:00

As Kaspersky Lab reported earlier last week, the virus hoax SULFNBK has been making the rounds as also witnessed by other anti-virus developers sending out a warning beacon. It is necessary to convince users that this type of virus does not actually exist, and we classify this as a VIRUS...

Warning: Trojan Picks the Pockets of WebMoney.ru Users

2001-05-17T08:00:00

Kaspersky Labs exposes a large-scale Internet defrauding scheme Kaspersky Labs, an international data-security software-development company, warns users about the detection of the new, exceptionally dangerous Trojan, "Eurosol." This Trojan steals a user's personal account information from the...

Sri Lankian Patriots Enter the Fray of Virus Writing

2001-05-16T08:00:00

Kaspersky Labs, an international data-security software-development company, warns users about the detection of the latest Internet worm, "Mawanella", that was created by someone utilizing the virus writing kit VBS Worm Generator, which is better known as having been used to spawn the "Kournikova"...

Internet-Worm Gives Users a Hard Time under the Guise of an Anti-Virus Warning

2001-05-13T08:00:00

Kaspersky Labs, an international data-security software-development company, warns users about the detection of the new Internet-worm going by the "solid" name of VBS.Hard. Our technical support department has already received several reports from users regarding incidences of the malicious...

The "Homepage" Internet-Worm Does Not Pose a Threat to Kaspersky Anti-Virus Users

2001-05-09T08:00:00

Kaspersky Labs-an international data-security software-development company-as a result of many reports surrounding the detection of and mass infection by the Visual Basic Script worm "Homepage" around the world, reports that within the past few hours that its technical support department has...

Beware of the Internet-worm "Stator"

2001-04-22T08:26:56

The first harmful program spreading via the popular e-mail "The Bat!" has been detected. Kaspersky Lab, an international data-security software-development company, warns users of the discovery "in the wild" of the first Internet-worm, going by the name of "Stator," utilizing the popular e-mail...

Matcher: Yet Another Offspring of the Melissa Virus

2001-04-18T01:26:41

Kaspersky Labs, an international data-security software-development company, warns computer users about the discovery "in-the-wild" of the Internet-worm "Matcher" that spreads via e-mail. "This worm s is not anything remarkable, and it does not pose a threat to users in the way of destroying or...

"Badtrans" Can Paralyze Data Transmission Channels

2001-04-12T03:56:31

A minor bug could cause global e-mail communications chaos Cambridge, United Kingdom, April 12, 2001 - Kaspersky Labs, an international data-security software-development company, warns computer users about the discovery "in-the-wild" of the new multi-component Internet-worm "Badtrans." The worm...

Linux-Viruses: An Unpleasant Surprise or a Forecast That Came True?

2001-04-12T01:13:00

Guidelines for Enterprise Wide Linux Security Predictions regarding a world epidemic of Linux-viruses have come true in the first quarter of 2001. The latest incidents caused by the Ramen Internet-worm and its numerous modifications, as well as the multi-platform virus Pelf (Lindose) and other...

The "Logic" in this is Nothing Special - Its Just a Proof-of-Concept Malicious Code

2001-04-10T08:00:00

Cambridge, United Kingdom, April 11, 2001 - Recently, some anti-virus vendors have been touting the discovery of a new Internet-worm "Logic" - the first malicious code written in the Logo programming language used in a limited number of schools for educational purposes only. This Internet-worm has...

A Time Bomb Called "Magistr"

2001-04-05T08:00:00

Magistr follows in the footsteps of the infamous "Chernobyl" virus Cambridge, United Kingdom, April 6, 2001 - Because of the significant increase in the number of infections caused by the recently discovered "Magistr" virus, Kaspersky Labs, an international data-security software-development company...

Magistr: A Recipe Of Blending Virus and Worm with Some Multilevel Polymorphism Flavour

2001-03-13T09:00:00

Cambridge, United Kingdom, March 14, 2001 - Kaspersky Labs, an international data-security software-development company, warns computer users about the discovery of a new extremely dangerous computer virus "Magistr," which spreads via e-mail and local area networks, and uses a set of nifty...

NakedWife: No Naked Wives inside, Just an Ordinary Internet-Worm

2001-03-06T09:00:00

Cambridge, United Kingdom, March 7, 2001 - Kaspersky Labs, an international data-security software-development company, warns computer users of the new dangerous Internet-worm "Naked" spreading via e-mail. Kaspersky Labs has already received several reports of the worm "in-the-wild." "Naked" spreads...

No Smoke Without Fire

2001-02-27T09:00:00

Even virus hoaxes may have a hidden truth Probably, you have already received (may be not even for the first time) a warning from your friends and colleagues telling you about the discovery of a new, extremely dangerous computer virus that is being spread in e-mail messages having the "Virtual Card...

Gnutella Users Warning: Beware of the Mandragore Worm!

2001-02-26T09:00:00

Cambridge, United Kingdom, February 27, 2001 - Kaspersky Labs, an international data-security software-development company, announces the discovery of a new worm "Mandragore" spreading across the popular Gnutella file exchange network that uses the Peer-to-Peer (P2P) technology. The opportunity for...

The "LoveLetter" Never Dies

2001-02-26T09:00:00

Kaspersky Lab sends out a warning about the new modification of the LoveLetter worm Cambridge, United Kingdom, February 27, 2001 - Kaspersky Labs, an international data-security, software-development company, warns computer users about the possible recurrence of the epidemic of the LoveLetter worm...

The Internet-Worm "Kournikova" Pursues Fans of the Famous Tennis Player

2001-02-12T09:00:00

But not those using Kaspersky Anti-Virus Cambridge, United Kingdom, February 13, 2001 - Kaspersky Labs, an international data-security software development company, reports the discovery "in the wild" of the new modification of the "Lee" worm going by the moniker of "Kournikova". The new worm...

Kaspersky Lab Refutes Rumors of the New ILOVEYOU Virus Epidemic

2001-02-07T09:00:00

Cambridge, UK, February 8, 2001 - With Valentine's Day fast approaching, many users from around the world have been inundated by warnings from some anti-virus vendors regarding the threat of a new strain of the ILOVEYOU virus. Kaspersky Lab would like to point out that the aforementioned warnings...

Hewlett-Packard Makes the Switch from Linux to Windows NT Due to Virus Danger

2001-01-25T09:00:00

Kaspersky Anti-virus repels all infections! As reported by the Japanese information agency Nikkei Business Publications (NBP) (http://www.nikkeibp.asiabiztech.com/wcs/leaf?CID=onair/asabt/news/121743), during the period of December 17-19, 2000, nearly 1,500 users downloaded programs from...

Ramen Has Broken Free!

2001-01-24T09:00:00

The world's first Linux Internet-worm has been reported "in-the-wild" Cambridge, UK, January 25, 2001 - Kaspersky Labs, an international data-security software-development company, warns users about the real threat posed by the Ramen Internet-worm. According to recent reports, the worm has already...

Ramen: the first successful attack on the Linux?

2001-01-18T09:00:00

Cambridge, UK, January 19, 2001 - Kaspersky Lab, an international data-security software-development company, reports the discovery of a new Internet-worm that attacks computers with the Red Hat Linux operating system installed. As was emphasized in the latest virus advisory regarding the "Davinia"...

What's So Special About "Davinia"?

2001-01-15T09:00:00

The truth about the recently discovered Internet-worm Cambridge, UK, January 16, 2001 - Kaspersky Labs Int., an international data-security software-development company, during the past few days, has received many requests from customers regarding the numerous publications in mass media about the...

December 13: A Dark Day for PC Users

2000-12-13T09:00:00

But not for those using Kaspersky Anti-Virus! On Wednesday, 13 December, Kaspersky Labs Int. received more than 500 reports from around the world concerning computer data loss caused by the re-activation of the macro-virus "Thus." We are happy to inform you that not one Kaspersky Anti-Virus user,...

"Prolin" Worm Demands Users Move to Linux

2000-11-30T09:00:00

Cambridge, UK, December 1, 2000 - Kaspersky Labs Int., an international data-security software-development company, announces the discovery of a new Internet-worm, "Prolin," that has been developed by an unknown hacker going by the pseudonym of "The Penguin." To date, Kaspersky Lab has received many...

Kaspersky Lab Int. Newsletter

2000-11-23T09:00:00

WINDOWS VIRUSES Win32.HIV WinREG Win95.ZHymn LINUX VIRUSES Linux.Winter NETWORK WORMS I-Worm.Energy I-Worm.PIF.Fable IRC-Worm.Godog I-Worm.Req JS.Trojan.Seeker TestWorm IRC-Worm.Tetris WINDOWS VIRUSES Win32.HIV This is a dangerous per-process memory resident Win32 virus infecting PE EXE files...

Romeo&Juliet: Brand New Dangerous Virus or Marketing Ploy?

2000-11-21T09:00:00

At the beginning of this week, several information agencies published a press release issued by GFI, a Malta-based Internet software vendor, claiming that the company has discovered a hazardous new virus called Romeo&Juliet, which is being spread via e-mail at a reckless speed. The press release...

Fishing Time

2000-11-16T09:00:00

Extraordinary simultaneous activity of several dangerous Internet-worms has been detected Cambridge, UK, November 17, 2000 - Kaspersky Labs Int., an international data-security software-development company, warns users of the notable activity of several dangerous Internet-worms occurring at this...

Hybris: The Story Continues

2000-11-12T09:00:00

New dangerous versions of the virus have been detected "in the wild" Cambridge, UK, November 13, 2000 - Kaspersky Labs Int., an international data-security software-development company, warns users of the discovery of Hybris, a new Internet-worm. Kaspersky Lab has been receiving reports of the...

Sonic: Yet Another Self-Updating Internet - Worm Has Been Discovered "in the wild"

2000-10-29T09:00:00

Cambridge, UK, October 30, 2000 - Kaspersky Labs Int., an international anti-virus software-development company, warns users of the discovery of Sonic, a new Internet-worm. This worm was discovered in France and Germany in the morning on 30 October 2000. A distinctive feature of this malicious...

Microsoft Corporate Network is Hacked. What About Your Network?

2000-10-27T08:00:00

Kaspersky Labs Int. comments on the recent virus incident Cambridge, UK, October 28, 2000 - As disclosed on Friday, the corporate network of Microsoft, the world's largest software developer, was attacked by unknown hackers. The hackers used the QAZ network worm to penetrate into the network. As a...

Beware the PIF!

2000-10-24T08:00:00

A Dangerous Monster Can Hide Within Harmless Files Cambridge, UK, October 25, 2000 - Kaspersky Labs Int., an international anti-virus software development company, considers it necessary to draw users' attention to a threat that programs with a PIF extension can pose to the normal operation of...

Immediate Response to New Viruses: The Kaspersky Lab Int. Golden Rule

2000-10-12T08:00:00

The European centre for IT security "Secusys" comments on the rapidity of anti-virus companies' response to new virus attacks Cambridge, UK, October 13, 2000 - On 10 October, Kaspersky Labs Int. received several reports from France about the discovery of a new modification of the "KakWorm" Internet...

If You've Got Mail...

2000-10-05T08:00:00

A study-guide on how to detect a virus hoax yourself

It is difficult to imagine anybody today who does not treat computer viruses as a real threat to a regularly functioning computer system. However, contiguously with the virus spreading has occurred another syndrome, which is not any less dangerous - virus hoaxes.

A Backdoor or not a Backdoor?

2000-09-25T08:00:00

Why are some of the remote administration programs being called "backdoors"? As you know, one of the most frequently occurring malicious programs is a "Trojan horse." Just like their ancient namesake, "Trojan horses" intrude into PCs under the disguise of a harmless program, attracting users by...

"Javanization" of Mobile Phones: A Green Light for Malicious Programs?

2000-09-20T08:00:00

On 19 August, Sun Microsystems and some of its partners announced the shipment of Mobile Information Device (MID) standard, based on the Java programming language (Java^TM 2 Platform Micro Edition - J2ME) for use on mobile phones. At the same time, Motorola, one of the biggest companies for the...

"Funny" Worm with a Trojan in its Pocket

2000-09-15T08:00:00

Kaspersky Labs Int., an international anti-virus software vendor, reports the detection of another Internet-worm "I-Worm.Funny". The virus has been reported to be "in-the-wild" in Switzerland. General Characteristics This is an Internet worm written in the scripting language "Visual Basic Script"...

Windows 2000 Viruses: Anti-Virus Company Mistakes Might Result in Some Major Headaches

2000-09-10T08:00:00

Kaspersky Labs Int. is solving the problem of ADS NTFS viruses On September 4, 2000, Kaspersky Labs Int. released a warning about the appearance of the W2K.Stream virus; the first known malicious code, which uses the alternate data streams (ADS) of the NTFS file system. Unfortunately, many...

A New Generation of Windows 2000 Viruses is Streaming Towards PC Users

2000-09-03T08:00:00

Moscow, Russia, September 4, 2000 - Kaspersky Lab, an international anti-virus software development company, announces the discovery of W2K.Stream virus, which represents a new generation of malicious programs for Windows 2000. This virus uses a new breakthrough technology based on the "Stream Companion" method for self-embedding into the NTFS file system.

Kaspersky Lab Int. Demystifies the Discovery of the First "True" Wireless Virus

2000-08-30T08:00:00

Moscow, Russia, August 31, 2000 - Because of the numerous user requests regarding the discovery of the first true wireless virus for mobile phones, Kaspersky Lab, an international anti-virus software development company, considers it necessary to clarify the issue.

According to the news published on August 30 by key international information agencies, a Norwegian Internet company for wireless technologies has discovered a security breach in some models of Nokia mobile phones. This breach allows a special SMS-text message to be sent to a phone that will freeze its keys and disable normal operation. Functionality can be restored by the removal of the phone's battery.

Beware of a Résumé with an Offer Too Good to Be True

2000-08-15T08:00:00

Yet another "LoveLetter" variation is masquerading as a r�sum� Cambridge, UK, August 16, 2000 - Kaspersky Labs Int., an international anti-virus software development company, announced today the discovery of another variation of the "LoveLetter" script-virus, which became infamous earlier this year...

Mobile Phones Have Become Tasty Morsels for Virus Writers to Snack On

2000-08-02T08:00:00

Kaspersky Labs Int., an international anti-virus software development company, reports the appearance of a new harmful program capable of wreaking havoc transmitting via mobile phones. In the past few months, mobile phones and their users have had increasing attention paid to them by virus writers...

ACAD.Star: Computer Viruses Invade AutoCAD

2000-07-19T08:00:00

The first try is always just the first attempt Cambridge, UK, July 20, 2000 - Kaspersky Labs Int., an international anti-virus software development company, announces the discovery of a first computer virus that affects the world's most popular PC-based design software AutoCAD (www.autocad.com)...

Dilber: A Shuttle Full of Viruses

2000-07-02T08:00:00

Only the inadvertence of the virus writer saved the world from a global epidemic Cambridge, UK, July 3, 2000 - Kaspersky Labs Int., an international anti-virus software development company, announces the discovery of a new Internet-worm "Dilber." It carries an extremely dangerous payload and, to...

An Internet-worm invades computers from an infected web page

2000-07-01T08:00:00

Kaspersky Labs Int. Warns to Be Careful Using the Internet! Cambridge, UK, July 2, 2000 - Kaspersky Labs Int., an international anti-virus software development company, announces the discovery of a new Internet-worm "Jer", which has an ability to penetrate computers at the moment users visit...

Simpsons: A School Age "Trojan"

2000-06-28T08:00:00

Much Ado About Nothing Cambridge, UK, June 29, 2000 - "Simpsons" is a primitive Trojan horse BAT-program written in DOS command language. It has been reported "in-the-wild" and is intentionally distributed via e-mail by some malevolent person. The Trojan appears as an executable file named...

Computer Viruses in Home Appliances and Mobile Phones:
Is It Possible to Fight against Them?

2000-06-27T08:00:00

Cambridge, UK, June 28, 2000 - Recently the problem of anti-virus protection for computerised home appliances, mobile phones, and handheld computing devices has become one of the most discussed topics in the computer press, At IT conferences, and among IT specialists throughout the world. The reason...

Rainy Summer 2000 is Fertile Ground for Internet Worm Reproduction

2000-06-19T08:00:00

Kaspersky Labs Int., the Russian leader in the development of anti-virus safety systems, reports the detection of the latest Internet worm "in the wild" known as "I-Worm.Scrapworm (VBS/Stages)", spreading itself basically via e-mail with the help of MS Outlook. In addition to this, the current worm...

That Was the Week That Was!

2000-06-12T08:00:00

Kaspersky Lab�s prediction came true! Back in 1998, the last week of October brought a real surprise in the computer world. Kaspersky Labs Int. anti-virus research team detected "WinScript.Rabbit" - a computer virus using new methods of contamination and infecting Windows scripts (programs written...

TIMOFONICA Virus: Questions and Answers

2000-06-11T08:00:00

How the Virus Attacks Mobile Phones? What is Timofonica? What is SMS-Messages and SMS-Gate? Is it Possible for this Virus to Infect My Mobile Phone. How Big of a Problem are Wireless Viruses for Wireless Operators? Is this Related to the ILoveYou Virus? What Can Users Do if Their Phones Get...

Hello! Who's speaking? - The Virus!

2000-06-05T08:00:00

Kaspersky Labs Int. reports the appearance of a new virus "I-Worm.Timofonica," which spams MOBILE PHONES. Cambridge, UK, June 6, 2000 - Kaspersky Labs Int., a fast-growing international anti-virus software development company, announces the discovery of a new Internet worm, "Timofonica," which spams...

FireBurn: yet another variation of the ILOVEYOU virus

2000-05-29T08:00:00

Cambridge, UK, May 30, 2000 - Kaspersky Labs Int., a fast-growing international anti-virus software development company, announces the discovery of the new Internet-worm FireBurn "in-the-wild," which is a new variation of the infamous ILOVEYOU virus. "During the last month, the vogue in creating new...

MELISSA.BG - new dangerous modifications of "MELISSA" macro-virus

2000-05-27T08:00:00

This is one more variant of "Melissa" virus with very dangerous payload routine and unlimited (by number of recipients) mailing routine. The virus only sends infected messages by using MS Outlook and does not infect any other files on the computer, so it can be classified as Internet Worm. The virus...

Cybernet: Melissa-style virus infects both Word and Excel files and spreads via the Internet!

2000-05-25T08:00:00

Please, update your AntiViral Toolkit Pro (AVP) anti-virus database Cambridge, UK, May 26, 2000 - Kaspersky Labs Int., a fast-growing international anti-virus software development company, reports the discovery of a new dangerous Melissa-style virus Macro.Excel97/Word97.Cybernet. At this time, the...

A new variation of the "LoveLetter" virus hits the world!

2000-05-18T08:00:00

Kaspersky Anti-Virus (AVP) detects it without any update! Cambridge, UK, May 19, 2000 - Kaspersky Labs Int., a fast-growing international anti-virus software development company, announces the discovery of a new extremely dangerous variation of the "LoveLetter" virus named "NewLove." Thanks to the...

New modifications of "Love Letter" worm continue to make troubles for the World

2000-05-04T08:00:00

Two more variants of a popular worm appeared. Cambridge, UK, May 5, 2000 - Kaspersky Labs Int., a fast-growing international anti-virus software development company, warned yesterday about the discovery of the new dangerous worm named I-Worm.LoveLetter. The worm has been found "in-the-wild" and...

"To love or not to love?.."

2000-05-03T08:00:00

Don't use the computer to find the answer. Cambridge, UK, May 4, 2000 - Kaspersky Labs Int., a fast-growing international anti-virus software development company, warns about the discovery of the new dangerous worm named I-Worm.LoveLetter. The worm has been found "in-the-wild" and poses a real...

Summary for April 26

2000-04-27T08:00:00

For the third time the "Chernobyl" virus confirmed that anti-virus protection is a must. As mentioned in the warning Kaspersky Labs Int. issued on April 20, the "Chernobyl" virus (also known as Win95.CIH) made its third impact on computer users. The "Chernobyl" virus was discovered in the beginning...

Chinese Internet-worm awakes!

2000-04-26T08:00:00

Detection for this worm has been added to AVP anti-virus database... 1 MONTH AGO! Cambridge, UK, April 27, 2000 - Kaspersky Labs Int., a fast-growing international anti-virus software development company, alerts users about the epidemic of a new Internet worm I-Worm.Unicle. This worm has been...

April 26 could be repeated on July 14!

2000-04-25T08:00:00

The "Smash" virus will try to destroy your hard drive! Cambridge, UK, April 26, 2000 - Kaspersky Labs Int., a fast-growing international anti-virus software development company, announces the discovery of a new extremely dangerous Windows virus Win95.Smash. The virus originate from Russia and has...

A virus pretends to be a cure against "Chernobyl"

2000-04-23T08:00:00

Cambridge, UK, April 24, 2000 - Kaspersky Labs Int., a fast-growing international anti-virus software development company, announces the discovery of a new computer virus Win32.Santana, which has been distributed via the Internet and e-mail under the name of NOCIH.EXE, pretending to be a universal...

April 26 to come!

2000-04-19T08:00:00

The right time to check your computers for "Chernobyl" virus Cambridge, UK, April 20, 2000 - Kaspersky Labs Int., a fast-growing international anti-virus software development company, informs computer users that on April 26 a variation of the virus, deplorably known as "Chernobyl", activates its...

Don't call �911'. "Firkin" will do it for you!

2000-04-02T08:00:00

A new dangerous worm calls �911' and destroys data on your PC! Cambridge, UK, April 3, 2000 - Kaspersky Labs Int., a fast-growing international anti-virus software development company, warns about the discovery of a new set of network worms from the Worm.Firkin family. The worm has been reported...

Internet worm "Melting" is ready to melt your screen

2000-03-09T09:00:00

Kaspersky Lab recommends to update your AVP anti-virus database Cambridge, UK, March 10, 2000 - Kaspersky Labs Int., an international anti-virus software vendor, warns about the discovery of a new Internet-worm I-Worm.Melting. The worm has been reported "in-the-wild" by Kaspersky Lab's customers in...

I-Worm.NewApt: a worm with many names

1999-12-16T09:00:00

Kaspersky Labs Int. warns computer users about the discovery of new Internet worm I-Worm.NewApt. The worm has been reported in-the-wild in many countries of Europe, America and Asia. We recommend all AVP users to download and install a weekly update of AVP antivirus database. This is the worm virus...

Babylonia: dangerous blend of computer virus, Internet-worm and "Trojan horse"

1999-12-06T09:00:00

Please, update your AVP anti-virus database Kaspersky Labs Int., announces the discovery of Win95.Babylonia virus, which features capabilities of Internet-worm and "Trojan horse" program. The virus has been reported "in-the-wild" in United States, Europe and Australia. Because of some new improved...

Some "Pictures" from MyPics

1999-12-05T09:00:00

New Melissa-style Internet-worm Cambridge, UK, December 6, 1999 - Kaspersky Labs Int., an international anti-virus software vendor warns computer uses against a danger of infection with recently discovered Melissa-style Internet-worm I-Worm.MyPics. The worm has been reported "in-the-wild." General...

BubbleBoy Has Broken Free

1999-11-30T09:00:00

The worm reported "in-the-wild" Cambridge, UK, December 1, 1999 - Kaspersky Labs Int., an international anti-virus software vendor, announces the discovery of the BubbleBoy Internet worm "in-the-wild". The worm previously existed in "zoo" virus collections of hackers groups has been detected...

ZippedFiles Again!

1999-11-30T09:00:00

Reincarnation of a deadly worm Cambridge, UK, December 1, 1999 - Kaspersky Labs Int., an international anti-virus software vendor, announces the discovery of a new variation of infamous ZippedFiles Internet Worm, which became sadly known earlier in June. Several US companies already reported...

Win32.FunLove: Rock Fans Create Computer Viruses Too

1999-11-10T09:00:00

Cambridge, UK, November 11, 1999 - Kaspersky Labs Int., an international anti-virus software company, reports the discovery of a new Windows virus with a great potential for spreading across corporate networks. Win32.FunLove has been found "in-the-wild". It means that there is a real threat to all...

BubbleBoy: a New Generation of Internet-Based Malicious Code

1999-11-09T09:00:00

The antidote is already discovered Cambridge, UK, November 10, 1999 - Kaspersky Labs Int., an international anti-virus software vendor, reports the discovery of a new generation of Internet-based malicious code that constitute a real danger to all computer users and corporate networks....

Corner: first macro virus to infect MS Project

1999-10-25T08:00:00

Cambridge, UK, October 26, 1999 - Kaspersky Labs Int., a fast-growing international anti-virus software development company, announces the discovery of the first macro virus Macro.Office.Corner able to infect MS Project files. Corner is a multi-platform macro virus, which infects both MS Word (DOC)...

Anti-Virus Companies Help Spreading Virus Hysteria on Y2K Virus

1999-10-14T08:00:00

Cambridge, UK, October 15, 1999 - Kaspersky Labs Int., an international anti-virus software vendor, has received numerous queries from computer users with requests to clarify the situation related to Y2K virus threat, initiated by some anti-virus companies. According to some anti-virus vendors in...

WinScript.Rabbit - 10 Strings Going To Shake The World!

1998-11-03T09:00:00

New computer virus is written in Windows command language! Will it be the real nightmare for users of the Internet? The last week of October 1998 brought a real surprise in the computer world. Kaspersky Labs Int. experts detected a computer virus using new methods of contamination and infecting...