Press Releases
24 November 2022 A recent Kaspersky study on the consequences of automation and increased use of robots showed the growing level of robotisation in companies, but highlighted the increased number of cybersecurity risks this causes. Today, 79% of employees believe...
22 November 2022 Kaspersky research published today reveals that while the C-Suite considers the threat of cybersecurity attacks to be a greater risk to their businesses than the worsening economic environment, it is unable to prioritise action due to the jargon and...
14 November 2022 Kaspersky researchers presented their vision of the future for advanced persistent threats (APTs), defining the changes in threat landscape that will emerge in 2023. Attacks on satellite technologies, mail servers, the rise of destructive attacks...
11 November 2022 In Q3 2022, Kaspersky researchers saw a sharp increase in crypto miner variants – an overall growth of over 230%compared to the same period last year. The number is three times more than inthe third quarter of 2021 and now exceeds 150,000. Remaining...
9 November 2022A new global survey, conducted by Kaspersky, explores the role of performance in gaming and their attitudes towards it.
8 November 2022 While a recent EY Human risk study shows younger employees are less concerned about cybersecurity on work devices than on personal ones, statistics from Kaspersky mobile quest [Dis]connected reveals another issue regarding corporate cybersecurity....
1 November 2022 In the third quarter of 2022, Kaspersky researchers uncovered a previously unknown Android espionage campaign dubbed SandStrike. The actor targets a Persian-speaking religion minority, Baháʼí, via distributing VPN app that contains highly...
27 October 2022 Halloween isn't the only time of year when uninvited spirits come to life and horror can spread through your home. In 2022, Kaspersky’s honeypots – software that imitates a vulnerable device – detected more than 990 million global attacks against...
25 October 2022In testing, just 11% of 3,907 employees proved a high level of cybersecurity awareness using Kaspersky Gamified Assessment Tool. Fewer skilled users made most of their mistakes in the realm of web browsing.
25 October 2022 The latest Kaspersky report reveals that 15% of UK companies with 50 to 999 employees are ready to use pirated alternatives of business software to decrease IT spending. Among small businesses (less than 50 employees), only 7% are ready to take this...
14 October 2022 Kaspersky researchers discovered a new malicious version of a popular WhatsApp messenger mod dubbed YoWhatsApp. Popular for having features that the official app does not offer, this mod spreads the notorious Triada mobile Trojan, which can download...
13 October 2022 A recent Kaspersky study on the behaviour of small and medium businesses during crises shows staff reductions may cause additional cybersecurity risks. Yet only 50% of UK surveyed organisations’ leaders are confident that their ex-employees don’t...
5 October 2022Hackers using channel to gather information on victims personal lives, family details and uncover home addresses
15 September 2022Trojan threat using gaming videos as disguise to steal passwords and bank details from unsuspecting gamers
14 September 2022 With new EDR functionality in Kaspersky Industrial CyberSecurity, customers can now gain instant visibility on operational technology (OT) security incidents and run response actions. The solution helps reveal hidden weaknesses in networks, be it...
8 September 2022Computers being used by oil & gas, energy and automotive industry are being heavily targeted shows report
7 September 2022 Kaspersky United partner program now offers a revised rebate system, extended training courses and more rewards for its managed service providers (MSPs). This update will mean rebates are now more transparent and predictable and cover more Kaspersky...
6 September 2022384,000 gamers were reportedly attacked by 92,000 malicious or unwanted unique files that mimicked 28 games or series of games; Kaspersky research identifies top 10 UK games most at risk
1 August 2022 Kaspersky simplifies access to its security operation center’s (SOC) experts for its Managed Detection and Response Optimum service customers. Now mid-sized enterprises can directly reach out to Kaspersky SOC analysts and ask questions 24/7 using a...
12 July 2022 Nearly half (49%) of IT security incidents experienced by UK financial organisations during the pandemic were a result of employee actions, according to new research from Kaspersky. These findings come as the sector is under increasing pressure to...
16 June 2022 Stalkerware – which enables someone to spy on another person’s private life using a smart device – affected more than 32,000 Kaspersky mobile users globally last year. The UK took the third place across Europe in the ranking of countries most...
11 May 2022 Ransomware operations have come a long way – from somewhat clandestine and amateur beginnings to fully-fledged businesses with distinctive brands and styles that rival each other on the dark web. Overall, they continue to develop and succeed despite...
28 April 2022Statistics from students of a corporate security awareness platform show that people most frequently make mistakes answering questions related to email and password usage. Tasks around these topics are in the top 5 most commonly failed by users.
27 April 2022 According to Kaspersky’s latest APT trends report for Q1 2022, Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actors had a busy quarter. Both recently uncovered and ongoing campaigns conducted by new and well-known operators made significant changes to the APT...