CISORisk management as the essential skill for a CISO
A CISO has to spend a lot of time interacting with the business and also needs a team of professionals who can perform highly specialized technical tasks.
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fraudWhat is a hoax, where do hoaxes come from, and why are they dangerous?
What the Hoax verdict means, and why such software is becoming more of a problem.
On the dangers of popular television series
Malware is often distributed in files disguised as episodes of popular TV series. We talk about the most dangerous TV series and how to spot the threat.
BlackhatBlack Hat preview with Ido Naor
In this podcast, we sit down with Kaspersky Lab Global Research and Analysis Team member Ido Naor to discuss his upcoming talk at Black Hat.
economicsCan bigger security budgets save businesses from costly cloud breaches?
A webinar on potential damage and the main risks associated with cloud breaches.
Experiment: How easy is it to spy on a smartwatch wearer?
We investigate intercepting smartwatch motion-sensor data to monitor people and steal information.
What is the cost of a data breach?
What is the cost of an incident that affects corporate data? Which threats are the most expensive? Learn that and more from our latest research.
Quiz: Are your devices hurting your relationship?
Find out if your smartphones, tablets, and laptops are coming between you and your loved ones.
pornNaked online: cyberthreats facing users of adult websites and applications
Sex sells, as they say in advertising. In cyberspace porn serves as one of the most popular tools for malicious activity.
Unlocking God Mode, a SAS 2018 preview podcast
On this Kaspersky Lab podcast, Jeff talks with Sergey Golovanov about his SAS 2018 training on APT hunting.
Report: Closing the gender gap in cybersecurity
The cybersecurity industry’s skills gap widens each year and is exacerbated by a distinct underrepresentation of women in the skills force
Cybersecurity in financial institutions 2016 — and what 2017 holds
As our research shows, the actual costs of a cybersecurity incident to a financial institution in UK can add up to as much as $737,000.
appsThe secret life of apps
Modern Android users have, on average, 66 apps installed on their devices. Most of these apps start working without users launching them.
Royal Holloway and Cyber Security
Is the cybersecurity industry doing enough to train new talent for the IT sector?
2016 Stat: 75% of ransomware comes from Russian-speaking criminal underground
Three-quarters of crypto-ransomware in 2016 came from the Russian-speaking criminal underground.
Can you get back stolen money?
How often do victims succeed in getting back money stolen by online scammers?
Tips to avoid letting social media ruin your family life
Social media and ‘likes’ can hurt our relationships and everyday life. Here is how it happens.
Why you should NOT pay ransom to malware creators
Ransomware research shows that paying ransom is no guarantee you’ll get your files back.
Elderly people online: habits and concerns
What are older people doing online, and are they aware of the threats out there?