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Exploits are a subset of malware, but they are not always detectable by security software if it doesn’t employ behavior analysis. In fact, it’s the only good way to beat exploits. Malware programs may be plentiful and varied, but most of them have similar behavioral patterns.

Attacking a broad spread of companies allows the group to access potentially valuable ‘bonus’ data from unexpected sources.

Hackers and cyberspies are not something you only see at the movies. The Internet is actually crawling with weirdos and criminals who are just looking for a chance to infect your smartphone or steal your gaming account.

Earlier this year, Kaspersky Lab’s products received commendations from a number of respected independent testing labs. Here are a few pertaining to our business-oriented products.

Kaspersky Lab’s regular reports on threat dynamics and trends are called “IT Threat Evolution” not just for catchy word’s sake. IT threats are improving well in accordance with the laws of evolution – i.e. “natural selection”.

MRG Effitas awarded Kaspersky Lab its highest accolade for the development of reliable security technology for online banking.

Fighting unwanted and often dangerous correspondence is a must for comprehensive protection of infrastructure and requires solutions which are based on effective antispam technologies.

Facebook attracts a lot of cyber-criminals. Kaspersky Lab partnered with Facebook to protect you from these cyber-criminals.

Kaspersky Lab has just released its quarterly report on IT threats evolution. It’s full of woeful figures, showing that threats keep climbing. Judging by dynamics, this trend is here to stay for a time.

The web service for secure password storage, LastPass, asks users to change their passwords ASAP.

Cybercriminals frequently use spam as the primary channel to spread malware. Of course, this is something we should take care of.

Since the holiday season is upon us, we prepared a list of simple tips to help you minimize risks when renting a car abroad.

Ransomware is a huge problem nowadays, with new examples circulating on a regular basis. Learn how to protect yourself.

Encrypting ransomware is a relatively new, but extremely pesky, threat that is evolving at a rapid pace, becoming a more advanced problem for end-users and businesses alike. What can be done about it?

A new, Chinese-language APT has emerged, seeking geopolitical information and targeting nations in and around the South China Sea

Kaspersky Lab experts have investigated one of the most active APTs (Advanced Persistent Threats) in Asia, operating specifically around the South China Sea area. It was named “Naikon” after the  “nokian” User-Agent substring within an attack components’ code.

Personal smartphones and tablets are used to store working data, both personal and corporate passwords, and other sensitive information. So, it is troubling that mobile protection often lags behind.

Five lessons from the story of the Enigma cryptographic machine which are still relevant.

Mid-April in Singapore was pretty hot not only because of tropical climate, but also because of INTERPOL World – a huge conference/exhibition organized by INTERPOL to give security product vendors

Yet another APT of the ‘Dukes family’ is hitting high-profile targets, including the US government office.

Yet another Duke APT is hitting high-profile targets, including the US government office. This time it’s CozyDuke (also known as CozyBear, CozyCar or “Office Monkeys”,  in honour of the video it employs as a decoy).