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Commuters Risk Data Breaches With Careless Work Habits On Public Transport
A recent survey by Kaspersky highlights the careless work habits of UK commuters using public transport, revealing that many engage in risky activities like writing important emails and discussing confidential information aloud.
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US Bans Russia's Kaspersky Antivirus Software
The United States on Thursday banned Russia-based cybersecurity firm Kaspersky from providing its popular antivirus products in the country, the US Commerce Department announced.
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Google Play Store Saw Over 600 Million Malware, Malicious App Downloads in 2023: Kaspersky
Google boasts of robust security rules for its Play Store, promising safe downloads and strict action against malicious apps for users. But, with millions of applications hosted on the store front, there’s also a considerable amount of malicious content that can harm Android users. Now, Kaspersky has claimed that Android users downloaded malware ...
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Canada Bans Chinese App WeChat, Russia's Kaspersky On Government Phones
Canada on Monday banned popular Chinese messaging app WeChat and Russian platform Kaspersky from government smartphones and other mobile devices, citing privacy and security risks.
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iOS 16.5.1 Rolls Out With Zero-Day Vulnerability Fixes Alongside New macOS, iPadOS and watchOS Updates
iOS 16.5.1 is rolling out to iPhone owners, alongside updates to iPadOS 16.5.1, macOS 13.4.1 and watchOS 9.5.2, with security and bug fixes. The latest iOS update comes with important fixes for zero-day security flaws that could allow an attacker to install spyware on an iPhone via an iMessage with a maliciously crafted attachment.
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Kaspersky Appoints Jaydeep Singh as Head for India Operations
Cyber security company Kaspersky on Wednesday said it has appointed Jaydeep Singh as its general manager for India to head operations in the country. Singh will be responsible for leading Kaspersky's business operations and driving growth across the country, especially in the enterprise segment, in his role as General Manager for India, the company...
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Kaspersky Finds Cybersecurity Threat That Targets iPhone Users via Malicious iMessage Attachment
Prominent cybersecurity and anti-virus firm Kaspersky has discovered a new cyberattack threat that targets iPhone models running older versions of iOS via iMessage application. The malware, found when the company was monitoring its own Wi-Fi network for mobile devices, infects the phone via a received iMessage, which contains a malicious attachment...
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White House Supports Bipartisan Bill Aimed at Strengthening US Powers to Ban TikTok
A bipartisan bill aimed at empowering the US to ban apps like TikTok gained support from the White House on Tuesday, as political momentum against TikTok has accelerated in the country. The app has more than a billion users worldwide including over 100 million in the US, where the app has become a cultural force among younger users.
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TikTok Banned From Government Devices in Two US States Over Security Concerns; Huawei, Tencent Also Barred
Two US states, Wisconsin and North Carolina, on Thursday signed orders banning TikTok on government devices due to cyber security concerns. The move comes after the app was banned on federal devices last month. More than 20 US states have followed suit.
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BTC Likely to Soon Lose Its Value as Payment Tool for Cyber Criminals: Kaspersky
Kaspersky, in its new report, has claimed that Bitcoin is set to lose its value as a digital asset for ransomware negotiations and payments as regulations around the crypto sector increase around the world. The report also noted that the scammers are still expected to continue swarming to the crypto sector.
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Huawei, ZTE May Soon Face US FCC Ban From Approval of New Telecom Equipment
The US Federal Communications Commission is set to ban approvals of new telecommunications equipment from China's Huawei Technologies and ZTE in the United States on national security grounds, according to a document posted by the agency. In 2019, the United States placed Huawei, Hikvision and other firms on its economic blacklist.
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Self-Spreading Malware Attacking Gamers, Stealing Credentials via YouTube: Kaspersky
A self-spreading malware is said to be attacking gamers via YouTube videos and stealing usernames, passwords, cookies, bank card details, and autofill data from Chromium- and Gecko-based browsers, data from cryptowallets, as well as instant messengers.
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Russia’s VK Launches RuStore, Home-Made App Store, to Replace Western Rivals as Ban Continues
In another push to promote domestic digital services, Russian internet group VK has launched RuStore, a home-made app store, on Wednesday. The new app store will replace Western rivals amid limited access to users in Russia.
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US Said to Ramp Up Kaspersky Security Probe Amid Fears of Cyberattack During Ongoing Russia-Ukraine War
US government is said to have sped up a national security probe into Russia's AO Kaspersky Lab antivirus software amid increased fears of cyberattacks in the light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The probe is being executed using broad new powers created by the Trump administration that allow the Commerce Department to ban or restrict transactio...
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Kaspersky Decodes Yanluowang Ransomware, Offers Free Decryptor to Recover Files
Kaspersky spotted the flaw in the encryption code of Yanluowang malware, which will help victims recover affected files without the attackers' key.
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Commuters Risk Data Breaches With Careless Work Habits On Public Transport
A recent survey by Kaspersky highlights the careless work habits of UK commuters using public transport, revealing that many engage in risky activities like writing important emails and discussing confidential information aloud.
-
US Bans Russia's Kaspersky Antivirus Software
The United States on Thursday banned Russia-based cybersecurity firm Kaspersky from providing its popular antivirus products in the country, the US Commerce Department announced.
-
Google Play Store Saw Over 600 Million Malware, Malicious App Downloads in 2023: Kaspersky
Google boasts of robust security rules for its Play Store, promising safe downloads and strict action against malicious apps for users. But, with millions of applications hosted on the store front, there’s also a considerable amount of malicious content that can harm Android users. Now, Kaspersky has claimed that Android users downloaded malware ...
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Canada Bans Chinese App WeChat, Russia's Kaspersky On Government Phones
Canada on Monday banned popular Chinese messaging app WeChat and Russian platform Kaspersky from government smartphones and other mobile devices, citing privacy and security risks.
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iOS 16.5.1 Rolls Out With Zero-Day Vulnerability Fixes Alongside New macOS, iPadOS and watchOS Updates
iOS 16.5.1 is rolling out to iPhone owners, alongside updates to iPadOS 16.5.1, macOS 13.4.1 and watchOS 9.5.2, with security and bug fixes. The latest iOS update comes with important fixes for zero-day security flaws that could allow an attacker to install spyware on an iPhone via an iMessage with a maliciously crafted attachment.
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Kaspersky Appoints Jaydeep Singh as Head for India Operations
Cyber security company Kaspersky on Wednesday said it has appointed Jaydeep Singh as its general manager for India to head operations in the country. Singh will be responsible for leading Kaspersky's business operations and driving growth across the country, especially in the enterprise segment, in his role as General Manager for India, the company...
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Kaspersky Finds Cybersecurity Threat That Targets iPhone Users via Malicious iMessage Attachment
Prominent cybersecurity and anti-virus firm Kaspersky has discovered a new cyberattack threat that targets iPhone models running older versions of iOS via iMessage application. The malware, found when the company was monitoring its own Wi-Fi network for mobile devices, infects the phone via a received iMessage, which contains a malicious attachment...
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White House Supports Bipartisan Bill Aimed at Strengthening US Powers to Ban TikTok
A bipartisan bill aimed at empowering the US to ban apps like TikTok gained support from the White House on Tuesday, as political momentum against TikTok has accelerated in the country. The app has more than a billion users worldwide including over 100 million in the US, where the app has become a cultural force among younger users.
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TikTok Banned From Government Devices in Two US States Over Security Concerns; Huawei, Tencent Also Barred
Two US states, Wisconsin and North Carolina, on Thursday signed orders banning TikTok on government devices due to cyber security concerns. The move comes after the app was banned on federal devices last month. More than 20 US states have followed suit.
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BTC Likely to Soon Lose Its Value as Payment Tool for Cyber Criminals: Kaspersky
Kaspersky, in its new report, has claimed that Bitcoin is set to lose its value as a digital asset for ransomware negotiations and payments as regulations around the crypto sector increase around the world. The report also noted that the scammers are still expected to continue swarming to the crypto sector.
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Huawei, ZTE May Soon Face US FCC Ban From Approval of New Telecom Equipment
The US Federal Communications Commission is set to ban approvals of new telecommunications equipment from China's Huawei Technologies and ZTE in the United States on national security grounds, according to a document posted by the agency. In 2019, the United States placed Huawei, Hikvision and other firms on its economic blacklist.
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Self-Spreading Malware Attacking Gamers, Stealing Credentials via YouTube: Kaspersky
A self-spreading malware is said to be attacking gamers via YouTube videos and stealing usernames, passwords, cookies, bank card details, and autofill data from Chromium- and Gecko-based browsers, data from cryptowallets, as well as instant messengers.
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Russia’s VK Launches RuStore, Home-Made App Store, to Replace Western Rivals as Ban Continues
In another push to promote domestic digital services, Russian internet group VK has launched RuStore, a home-made app store, on Wednesday. The new app store will replace Western rivals amid limited access to users in Russia.
-
US Said to Ramp Up Kaspersky Security Probe Amid Fears of Cyberattack During Ongoing Russia-Ukraine War
US government is said to have sped up a national security probe into Russia's AO Kaspersky Lab antivirus software amid increased fears of cyberattacks in the light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The probe is being executed using broad new powers created by the Trump administration that allow the Commerce Department to ban or restrict transactio...
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Kaspersky Decodes Yanluowang Ransomware, Offers Free Decryptor to Recover Files
Kaspersky spotted the flaw in the encryption code of Yanluowang malware, which will help victims recover affected files without the attackers' key.
