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March 6, 2025

The number of Trojan banker attacks on smartphones surged by 196% in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to a Kaspersky report “The mobile malware threat landscape in 2024” released at Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona. Cybercriminals are shifting tactics, relying on mass malware distribution to steal banking credentials. Over the past year, Kaspersky detected more than 33.3 million attacks […]

March 6, 2025

Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence estimates that 2.3 million bank cards were leaked on the dark web, based on an analysis of data-stealing malware log files from 2023-2024. On average, every 14th infostealer infection results in stolen credit card information, with nearly 26 million devices compromised by infostealers, including more than 9 million in 2024 alone. […]

February 27, 2025

According to the latest Kaspersky Managed Detection and Response (MDR) analyst report, advanced persistent threats (APTs) have been detected in 25% of companies, accounting for over 43% of all high-severity incidents. This marks a staggering 74% increase compared to 2023. The annual Managed Detection and Response (MDR) analyst report provides insights based on the analysis […]

February 26, 2025

Kaspersky ICS CERT discovered a campaign targeting industrial organizations in the Asia-Pacific region. The attackers used legitimate cloud services to manage malware and employed a complicated multi-stage malware delivery scheme using legitimate software to avoid detection. As a result, they could spread malware over victim organizations’ networks, install remote administration tools, manipulate devices, steal and […]

February 21, 2025

Microsoft has announced a breakthrough in quantum chips, which could open up new frontiers for computing but also creates new threats. As quantum hardware becomes more affordable and widely available, criminals may exploit its advanced computational capabilities to break traditional encryption methods that protect data in many applications and services, posing a significant threat to […]

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 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

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 […]

December 30, 2024

Kaspersky continues to set the benchmark for excellence in cybersecurity. In 2024, the company’s products – including those for consumers, small offices, and enterprises – achieved unparalleled success in SE Labs’ rigorous testing. Across all four quarters, they earned a perfect 100% Total Accuracy Rating. Kaspersky products have once again earned the highest scores in […]

Banking data theft attacks on smartphones triple in 2024, Kaspersky reports

Kaspersky: stealer malware leaked over 2 million bank cards

Advanced persistent threats target one in four companies in 2024

Operation SalmonSlalom: Kaspersky discovered a new attack targeting industrial organizations in APAC

Jin Ye, Senior Security Researcher at Kaspersky GReAT

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

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

Kaspersky warns of Valentine’s Day scams targeting gift buyers

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

Kaspersky products achieve top performance across all quarters in 2024