Press Releases
February 27, 2024 Vulnerabilities in a popular smart toy robot could make children potential targets for cybercriminals, Kaspersky researchers have discovered. The weaknesses could enable hackers to take control of the toy’s system and misuse it to secretly...
February 26, 2024 In 2023, Kaspersky observed a steady increase in the number of attacks on mobile devices, reaching almost 33.8 million attacks, marking a 50% increase from the previous year's figures. The most prevalent threat to mobile devices was adware,...
February 21, 2024According to the recent Kaspersky study, more than 40% of companies worldwide are facing a shortfall of qualified cybersecurity professionals. Most understaffing can be found among Malware analysts and Information security researchers.
February 20, 2024 An in-depth research by Kaspersky experts shows a surge in the number of targeted ransomware groups globally by 30% from 2022 to 2023. In parallel to this increase, the number of victims of targeted ransomware attacks spiked by 70% within the same...
February 19, 2024 Kaspersky is excited to announce its participation in the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, (February 26-29, 2024). At the event, the company will exhibit its mature and scalable ecosystem of the most tested cybersecurity products for...
February 15, 2024 Kaspersky has introduced a major update to its United partner program. As the number of its global partners increases, Kaspersky has defined four new specified approaches for those selling, deploying, providing managed services or building solutions...
February 13, 2024 Amid a constantly growing civilian drone market, Kaspersky has given its anti-drone solution a major new update. The latest version features improved system scalability, an interface that operates 12 times more quickly, and optimized incident...
February 12, 2024A new survey, commissioned by Kaspersky of 21000 people worldwide, reveals shocking data about the extent of digital abuse.
February 12, 2024 With human error causing nearly two-thirds of all cyber incidents in the past two years, more than 50 percent of acting cybersecurity professionals admit they made mistakes early in their career due to a lack of theoretical or practical knowledge, a...
February 8, 2024 A new sophisticated banking Trojan that steals sensitive financial information and introduces advanced tactics to avoid detection has been discovered by Kaspersky's Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT). Dubbed 'Coyote,' this malware relies on...
February 7, 2024 Amid acute shortages of cybersecurity professionals, acting information security (InfoSec) experts are questioning the relevance of the formal education they received, Kaspersky’s new global research shows. The survey revealed that one in two...
February 1, 2024 Kaspersky has contributed to the fight against transnational cybercrime by taking part in operation Synergia, involving INTERPOL and its Gateway project partners — an initiative promoting collective efforts of national law enforcement and private...
January 31, 2024 Kaspersky has released its Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team (ICS CERT) predictions for 2024, outlining the key cybersecurity challenges facing industrial enterprises in the year ahead. The predictions highlight the...
January 23, 2024Kaspersky’s newest solution has been named “Product of the Year” by AV-Comparatives, a leading independent testing institute, breaking a record for the most honored cybersecurity company in the industry.
January 22, 2024 In the rapidly growing managed services market, Kaspersky’s products have been placed in the top tier by a leading independent market analyst. Kaspersky Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and Kaspersky Incident Response were ranked among 2023’s...
January 19, 2024 Amid the current prevalence of malware attacks, Kaspersky’s anti-malware tools have achieved the highest possible rating in examination by independent security testing company SE Labs. Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business, Kaspersky Small Office...
January 18, 2024Gamers are voracious shoppers at sales events, a recent Kaspersky study has revealed
January 17, 2024 Last year, Kaspersky experts witnessed a significant uptick in stealers and extortion activities on the dark web market. Looking ahead, the company also anticipates new challenges, including a heightened presence of crypto-drainer services,...
January 16, 2024Kaspersky researchers have revealed a new lightweight method to detect sophisticated iOS spyware such as Pegasus, new Pegasus-like threats Reign and Predator and created a self-check tool for users.
January 15, 2024 Kaspersky's decryption tools, accessible through the No More Ransom initiative and its dedicated No Ransom portal, have collectively surpassed 360,000 downloads. These free tools offer effective data recovery solutions for victims of ransomware,...
December 27, 2023 Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has unveiled a previously unknown hardware feature in Apple iPhones, pivotal to the Operation Triangulation campaign. The team presented this discovery at the 37th Chaos Communication Congress in...
December 15, 2023 On December 13, Kaspersky held the final round of its international Secur’IT Cup student competition, in which young cybersecurity researchers submit innovative ideas that address specific cybersecurity problems. The winner of the 2023 contest is...
December 14, 2023 Kaspersky’s Global Emergency Response Team (GERT) and Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) uncovered NKAbuse, a novel multiplatform malware. This advanced threat, developed in Go, uses peer-to-peer communication, functioning both as a flooder...
December 13, 2023 Kaspersky's Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has uncovered the emergence of three cross-platform threats, and reveals three new strategies being employed by cybercriminals using the FakeSG campaign, Akira ransomware, and AMOS macOS stealer...