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December 3, 2024

Kaspersky is introducing a new feature in its mobile apps for Android – Who’s Spying on Me, extending its protection against digital stalking. In addition to stalkerware detection, the new feature provides protection from offline stalking by detecting suspicious devices tracking the location of a person or object via Bluetooth technology. According to the latest […]

November 26, 2024

Kaspersky’s Global Emergency Response Team has identified a previously unseen ransomware strain in active use, deployed in an attack following the theft of employee credentials. The ransomware, dubbed “Ymir”, employs advanced stealth and encryption methods. It also selectively targets files and attempts to evade detection. Ymir ransomware introduces a unique combination of technical […]

November 18, 2024

Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team has uncovered a new and ongoing malicious campaign that exploits popular software, such as Foxit PDF Editor, AutoCAD and JetBrains. The attackers employ stealer malware to capture victims’ credit card information and details about their infected devices, while also operating as a cryptominer and secretly utilizing the power of […]

November 18, 2024

November 5, 2024 As a firm advocate for a collaborative approach to combatting cybercrime, Kaspersky has contributed to INTERPOL’s global Operation Synergia II aimed at disrupting cyberthreats such as targeted phishing, ransomware, and information stealers. The joint effort brought together private sector partners and law enforcement agencies from 95 INTERPOL member countries, resulting in the […]

November 12, 2024

Kaspersky ICS CERT experts have discovered critical vulnerabilities in Unisoc SoCs that could allow bypassing security measures and gaining unauthorized remote access by exploiting modem communication with the application processor. The findings were presented at Security Analyst Summit on Bali. The high-severity vulnerabilities CVE-2024-39432 and CVE-2024-39431 affect number of Unisoc systems-on-chip (SoCs) commonly […]

November 10, 2024

To provide businesses with an all-encompassing view of the threats targeting their organizations, Kaspersky added new Threat Landscape section to its Threat Intelligence Portal. Now customers can access the most comprehensive and up-to-date information regarding potential malicious actors, their techniques, tactics, procedures and malware to identify likely attack vectors and build a robust cybersecurity strategy. […]

November 5, 2024

Kaspersky has contributed to tackling fraudulent schemes surrounding the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in France by sharing threat intelligence data with INTERPOL as part of Project Stadia. The initiative is designed to ensure the cyber safety of major international events, including sporting tournaments, cultural, social, and religious gatherings, as well as conferences. Cyber experts addressed […]

October 29, 2024

Kaspersky is announcing the expansion of its Kaspersky Kids Cyber Resilience Project to Vietnam, in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, and is launching it in the Middle East and CIS countries. This initiative is designed to equip children and teenagers with essential cybersecurity skills, fostering a safer digital experience for the younger generation in an increasingly […]

October 24, 2024

Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) uncovered a sophisticated malicious campaign by the Lazarus Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group, targeting cryptocurrency investors worldwide. The attackers used a fake cryptogame website that exploited a zero-day vulnerability in Google Chrome to install spyware and steal wallet credentials. These findings were presented at the Security Analyst Summit […]

October 23, 2024

Despite the arrest of important operators in early 2024, Grandoreiro continues to be used by its partners in new campaigns. Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis team (GReAT) has discovered a new light version focused on Mexico, targeting around 30 banks. These findings are to be highlighted at the Security Analyst Summit (SAS) 2024. Remaining one […]

Know who’s spying on you with new Kaspersky feature for Android

Kaspersky identifies new stealthy ransomware

SteelFox exploits Foxit PDF Editor and AutoCAD for banking data theft and covert crypto mining

Kaspersky supports INTERPOL’s Synergia II operation, resulting in the arrest of over 40 individuals

Kaspersky identified security flaws in Unisoc system-on-chip, enabling remote hijacking

Kaspersky Threat Intelligence Portal now provides a new tailored real-time overview of the threat landscape

Kaspersky joins efforts with INTERPOL to counter cybercrime during the 2024 Olympics

Kaspersky expands Kids Cyber Resilience Project in APAC, Middle East and CIS

Lazarus APT exploited zero-day vulnerability in Chrome to steal cryptocurrency

Kaspersky uncovers new Grandoreiro light variant