28% of youngsters set passwords on all their devices
Islamabad : According to the findings from a recent Kaspersky survey, among respondents from the META region (Middle East, Turkey and Africa), 48% of children aged 11-17 years old hide … Read More
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Kaspersky uncovers a sophisticated cyber threat to users of counterfeit smartphones
Kaspersky has uncovered a new, sophisticated version of the Triada Trojan preinstalled on counterfeit Android smartphones allegedly sold through unauthorized retailers. Embedded in the system firmware, the malware operates undetected … Read More
Amazon Online Shopping was mimicked by 33.2% of all phishing and scam pages targeting online store users in 2024
In 2024, as digital financial transactions continued to expand worldwide, cybercriminals shifted their focus toward mobile devices and crypto assets. According to Kaspersky’s new Financial Cyberthreats report, the number of … Read More
In 2024, Re dline remained the most widespread infostealer, accounting for 34% of the total number of infections
Islamabad : 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 … Read More
Kaspersky issues guidelines to prevent WhatsApp account from being hacked
Islamabad : User’s messaging app account might be of interest to cybercriminals also. Stolen WhatsApp accounts are used for various types of criminal activity, ranging from spam distribution to sophisticated … Read More
Advanced persistent threats target one in four companies in 2024
Islamabad : According to the latest Kaspersky Managed Detection and Response (MDR) analyst report, advanced persistent threats (APTs) classified as human-driven attacks have been detected in 25% of companies, accounting … Read More
Trojan banker attacks on smartphones surged by 196% in 2024
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”.. … Read More
In 2024, Kaspersky blocked 26% more phishing attempts worldwide compared to the previous year
Islamabad : In 2024, Kaspersky blocked 26% more phishing attempts worldwide compared to the previous year. Every second email in the corporate mailboxes was spam. Cybercriminals continued to capitalize on … Read More
78% children in the META region cannot live without their gadgets
According to a Kaspersky survey, 89% of parents surveyed use gadgets to entertain and occupy their children while traveling or to gain some free time for themselves. Moreover, over half … Read More
Young gamers at risk: 1.6 million cyberattacks on Roblox players detected in 2024
On world Safer Internet Day on 11 February 2025, Kaspersky experts have highlighted the growing risks children face online by analyzing threats associated with one of the most popular gaming … Read More
19% of companies have considerable gaps in their cyber protection: Kaspersky Survey
Islamabad : As artificial intelligence reshapes the cybersecurity landscape, organizations worldwide face escalating challenges when protecting against sophisticated AI-powered attacks. Barriers such as skill shortages, lack of AI-powered tools, and … Read More
Data Privacy Day: AI and Predictive Analytics Increase Privacy Risks
On Data Privacy Day, Kaspersky shines a light on the often-overlooked privacy trade-offs involved with using popular, everyday apps. These include social media apps, but also others such as e-commerce … Read More
71% of Pakistani companies reported Network security incidents, Kaspersky’s report shows
Throughout 2024, the most common type of security incident faced by companies was related to network protection according to the latest Kaspersky IT Security Economics report. 71% of Pakistani businesses … Read More
Nearly half of children play age-inappropriate computer games: Kaspersky survey
According to a recent survey*, almost half of parents surveyed (47%) believe that their children play games that are inappropriate for their age. Based on the survey, boys are more … Read More
61% of Pakistani businesses consider Data protection as main concern for IT Security
Islamabad : According to the recent Kaspersky IT Security Economics report, the majority of companies globally find the loss of productivity, securing complex tech environments, and enabling data protection to … Read More