Press Releases
23 July 2025 Many UK businesses are finding it increasingly difficult to manage a complex mix of cybersecurity tools that do not work well together. Disconnected systems, limited integration and a lack of visibility are making it harder for organisations to...
17 July 2025 Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has uncovered a new backdoor based on open-source tools, dubbed GhostContainer. The previously unknown highly customized malware was discovered during an incident response (IR) case, targeting...
3 July 2025 Kaspersky has once again proven its leadership in cybersecurity by securing three major titles at the SE Labs Security Awards 2025. This prestigious annual event honors the most effective and resilient security solutions across the industry, and...
1 July 2025 At Kaspersky Horizons in Madrid, experts from the company's Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) revealed the inner workings of FunkSec—a ransomware group that illustrates the future of mass cybercrime: AI-powered, multifunctional, highly...
25 June 2025 In 2025, nearly 8,500 users from small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) faced cyberattacks where malicious or unwanted software was disguised as popular online productivity tools, Kaspersky reports. Based on the unique malicious and unwanted files...
23 June 2025 Kaspersky researchers have discovered a new Trojan spy called SparkKitty which targets smartphones on iOS and Android. It sends images from an infected phone and information about the device to the attackers. This malware was embedded in apps...
25 March 2025 Loneliness is an increasing concern among millennials, as recent studies show that 57% of young Europeans are moderately or even severely lonely. This may be propelling millennials to turn to digital spaces to fill the gaps left by declining...
18 March 2025 A new study from Kaspersky highlights a growing divide in how millennials communicate personal experiences, as social media constitutes a dominant tool for validation and emotional support. Nearly half (39%) millennials report posting significant...
11 March 2025 A new study from Kaspersky has uncovered an unsettling naivety in the digital behaviour of millennials. As the first generation to grow up with social media, millennials pride themselves on their technological prowess. According to the survey, 71%...
18 October 2024 Burnout among information security (InfoSec) professionals is a prevalent cause of staff turnover, as highlighted by a recent Kaspersky study. The growing complexity of the cyberthreat landscape and the persistent skills shortage exacerbate this...
15 October 2024 The Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has detected that the SideWinder APT group is expanding its attack operations into the Middle East and Africa, utilizing a previously unknown espionage toolkit called ‘StealerBot'. As part of...
4 October 2024 Kaspersky has uncovered cybercriminals exploiting the hype surrounding “Joker: Folie à Deux” ahead of its worldwide cinema premiere for online phishing scams. Fans eager to watch the new movie online are at risk of being duped into giving away their...
3 October 2024 Kaspersky researchers have uncovered a global crypto-mining campaign, manipulating open-source Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) software that evades detection and maintains persistence on infected devices. Active since 2022, the...
2 October 2024 Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has recorded a 25% increase in the detection of advanced persistent threats (APTs) during the first half of 2024. By leveraging machine learning techniques in its internal service, GReAT...
26 September 2024 Kaspersky releases its Q2 2024 report on the cybersecurity landscape for industrial control systems (ICS), revealing a 20% increase in ransomware attacks compared to the previous quarter. The report underscores a growing threat to critical...
23 September 2024 In late August 2024, Kaspersky experts identified a new version of the Necro Trojan that had infiltrated several popular applications on Google Play and modified applications on unofficial platforms, including Spotify, WhatsApp and Minecraft. Necro...
12 September 2024 The average commute time to and from work in the UK is 59 minutes per day and while guidance around protecting physical belongings and reporting suspicious behaviour on public transport is clear, commuters might be leaving themselves open to...
10 September 2024 As Apple prepares to launch the iPhone 16, cybercriminals are already exploiting the hype with scams targeting eager fans. Widely regarded as the most anticipated tech event of the year, the release has fans poised to acquire the latest high-tech...
9 September 2024 A previously unknown version of the Loki backdoor that has been used in a series of targeted attacks against at least 12 Russian companies has been identified by Kaspersky experts. The incursions occurred across various industries, including...
30 August 2024 As the back-to-school season approaches, Kaspersky's cybersecurity experts have detected a significant surge in fraudulent activities. Every year, cybercriminals exploit the busy period of academic preparations and purchases, launching sophisticated...
28 August 2024 Kaspersky researchers have identified a macOS variant of the HZ Rat backdoor targeting users of WeChat and DingTalk, two popular Chinese messaging platforms. The malware, first detected on Windows systems, now threatens macOS, potentially enabling...
27 August 2024 Google, Facebook, and Amazon are the most frequently targeted brands when it comes to phishing attacks, according to Kaspersky’s recent research among 25 popular global companies. Cybercriminals also heavily pursue the credentials and data of other...
22 August 2024 Attackers are increasingly targeting Windows by exploiting vulnerable drivers, according to Kaspersky experts. In the second quarter of 2024, the number of systems attacked using this technique increased by nearly 23% compared to the first quarter....
20 August 2024 Remote work has become a new reality for many professionals. Employees, ranging from designers to accountants, often handle sensitive information, which presents a risk of compromise when operating outside an office environment. To help navigate...