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February 21, 2025

According to the latest Kaspersky Managed Detection and Response (MDR) analyst report, government and development industries experienced a significant decrease in the number of high-severity incidents with direct human involvement in 2024, whereas the food, IT, telecom and industrial sectors demonstrated an increase. The annual Managed Detection and Response (MDR) analyst report provides insights into […]

February 20, 2025

Kaspersky’s security solutions blocked over 893 million phishing attempts in 2024 – a 26% increase from 2023, when the total stood at nearly 710 million. The surge in attempts (shown in the graph below) between May-July is traditionally tied to the holiday season when fraudsters frequently try to lure travelers with scams involving fake airline […]

February 18, 2025

Galle, Sri Lanka – February 10, 2025 – TikTok, the global home of creative expression and storytelling, brought the magic of BookTok to life at the prestigious Galle Literary Festival 2025, hosting a workshop on the 9th of February. Designed as an ode to the locally beloved #BookTok community, the session aimed to empower creators […]

February 14, 2025

To enhance global efforts aimed at making the digital world safe and secure, Kaspersky has joined the ranks of organizations endorsing the vision of the United Nations’ Global Digital Compact. This framework sets out objectives and principles that participating parties will use to foster a more inclusive, open and sustainable digital future. As a Compact […]

February 13, 2025

As artificial intelligence (AI) evolves from being a technological buzzword to a business imperative, a recent study commissioned by Microsoft to the International Data Corporation (IDC), titled The Business Opportunity of AI, reveals a crucial shift: businesses are no longer asking if they should integrate AI but rather how to do so strategically to gain […]

February 13, 2025

February 11, 2025: Samsung Sri Lanka has officially launched the highly anticipated Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25, setting a new benchmark in AI-driven mobile experiences. The Galaxy S25 series introduces groundbreaking multimodal AI agents, redefining how users interact with their devices and the world around them. Powered by the customized Snapdragon® 8 […]

February 13, 2025

With the most romantic holiday of the year approaching, love is in the air – along with online scams and phishing. As couples prepare to celebrate with flowers, love letters and carefully selected gifts, cybercriminals are setting fake websites, offering perfect bouquets, beautiful engagement rings or even Apple gadgets. Kaspersky experts identified several scam schemes […]

February 6, 2025

Kaspersky Threat Research expertise center has recently discovered a new data-stealing Trojan, SparkCat, active in AppStore and Google Play since at least March 2024. This is the first known instance of optical recognition-based malware appearing in AppStore. SparkCat uses machine learning to scan image galleries and steal screenshots containing cryptocurrency wallet recovery phrases. It can […]

February 5, 2025

Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks today released a new report, “Beyond the Hype: The Businesses Reality of AI for Cybersecurity,” which surveyed 400 IT leaders on their use of AI in security. The survey found that, despite 65% having adopted generative artificial intelligence (GenAI capabilities), 89% of IT leaders […]

January 20, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) has seamlessly integrated into our lives, making its presence felt in everything from managing our schedules to analyzing vast amounts of data. Despite its growing capabilities, you might have noticed that sometimes AI doesn’t quite deliver the results you expect. Ever wondered why that is? Ultimately, it comes down to mastering the […]

Government and Development industries report threefold decrease in critical cyber incidents in 2024

Kaspersky reports nearly 900 million phishing attempts in 2024 as cyber threats increase

TikTok Hosts BookTok Workshop at Galle Literary Festival 2025

Toward a safer digital future: Kaspersky endorses UN’s Global Digital Compact

Unveiling Key Insights from IDC’s Microsoft Commissioned Study

Samsung Sri Lanka unveils the Galaxy S25 Series, the ‘True AI Companion’, with Exclusive Launch Offers

Kaspersky warns of Valentine’s Day scams targeting gift buyers

Kaspersky discovers new crypto-stealing Trojan in AppStore and Google Play

89% of IT Leaders worry GenAI flaws could negatively impact their organization’s cybersecurity strategies: Sophos

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