Posts Tagged ‘Cybersecurity’
Cybersecurity threats on mobile are increasing says Kaspersky Lab
According to the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission who conducted a recent survey among Malaysians, the percentage of smartphone users has risen to 75.9% of the population in 2017, up from 66.7% in 2016. This also represents a perfect avenue for cybersecurity threats to strike for both companies and individuals alike. While many users retain…
Read MoreKaspersky Lab offers insight into emerging cyberthreats in Malaysia and Asia region at Cyber Insights 2018
Kaspersky Lab, the renowned cybersecurity provider today held the Malaysia leg of its first multi-city security roadshow which will span a dozen cities in the region and which will act as a platform for customers, analysts and cybersecurity experts to share their thoughts on combating emerging threats in the region. “With the emerging threats, Kaspersky…
Read MoreKaspersky wants you to catch the Predator and score prizes galore
The titular franchise involving everyone’s intergalactic alien big game hunter with a predilection for razor sharp personal cutlery and tactical nuclear weapons (and the worst sore loser in cinematic history) is back for another round in the eponymous The Predator movie. Seeing as real life and cyber predators are lurking in the corners of society,…
Read MoreKaspersky conducts KIPS Online Simulation to improve cybersecurity cooperation in Malaysia companies
Representatives of Kaspersky Lab in Malaysia today conducted their first Kaspersky Interactive Protection Simulation Online (KIPS) training simulation to highlight the importance of cooperation in the realm of corporate cybersecurity training. “The goal of KIPS is not to train managers on the threat landscape – we don’t want to replace cybersecurity officers. The goal that…
Read MoreFortinet conference showcases live hacking demo and latest cybersecurity solutions
Cybersecurity provider Fortinet today hosted delegates both locally and from abroad in a comprehensive conference where they shared insights on the latest cybersecurity threats as well as their latest offerings in line with the overarching theme of Fortinet 361 Security – Strength in Numbers. Across the course of the one-day conference, delegates were exposed to…
Read MoreMalaysia’s new digital transformation era demands stronger cyber security measures says Fortinet
The gradual migration of critical business operations to the cloud, on-demand computing and the proliferation of the Internet of Things in both offices and homes has resulted in a new era of digital transformation not just for Malaysia but the world as well. With these new ways of doing business also come new opportunities and…
Read MoreCyberattacks in 2018 will exploit vulnerabilities says Trend Micro
Cybersecurity solution provider Trend Micro shared insight in a special press briefing into the prevailing cybersecurity threat landscape and gave predictions as to the most likely avenues of cyberattacks and cybersecurity trends on the horizon in 2018. “We are constantly scouting out future threats that will have the greatest impact for businesses, and we predict…
Read MoreKaspersky Labs APAC Cybersecurity Conference unveils insights on cyber espionage
The concept of cyber espionage and its more overt counterpart cyber warfare are becoming better known in the public eye, what with a plethora of movies over the years showing ostensible hackers magically pressing buttons to traipse through layers of firewalls and security like shoppers through a Tesco supermarket though what is often seen in…
Read MoreFortinet says IT leaders in Malaysia need to be more aware of cyber threats
People usually have a highly honed sense of situational awareness that perceives dangers so that they can be avoided like staying clear of a dodgy part of town or even avoiding unsavoury chaps that can lead to trouble. According to Fortinet Malaysia, this highly honed sense for danger present in people unfortunately doesn’t seem to…
Read MoreKaspersky Lab rolls out free antivirus solution
Kaspersky Labs has just announced that they are rolling out a free version of their antivirus software for PCs. Dubbed Kaspersky Free, the antivirus software acts as the introductory tier to their array of antivirus solutions and covers the essentials by blocking dangerous files, websites, instant messages and e-mails for the low price of nought.…
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