Kaspersky Security Network reports huge 33% spike in web threats in Malaysia in 2020

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With the ongoing pandemic, most organisations are reporting a shift towards employees working from home but with it also comes a host of new challenges as Kaspersky Security Network (KSN) reports a 33% rise in web threats in Malaysia in 2020. For the uninitiated, Kaspersky Security Network (KSN) is a complex distributed infrastructure that combines…

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Cyberpunk 2077 mobile version is dangerous malware – TLDR don’t download it!

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Cyberpunk 2077 the game is many things. A gaming tour de force that’s been years in the making. A bug laden mess of a game that’s available on almost every major game known to man. However, what it is not is that there is no mobile version of the game on Android or iOS but…

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Kaspersky Cybersecurity Weekend delves into APAC’s Digital Reputation Economy

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In Kaspersky’s 6th Cybersecurity Weekend conducted virtually with invited guests from across the region, the renowned global cybersecurity company shared their insights on just how an online reputation is when it comes for people and organisations alike. With an overall theme of ‘Secure Your Digital Reputation’, the virtual conference shared more about the potential impact…

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Here’s the advanced persistent threat landscape for 2021 according to Kaspersky

Here’s the advanced persistent threat landscape for 2021 according to Kaspersky 1

When it comes to cybersecurity, Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) are both a shining spear tip and vibranium shield, keeping organisations safe from malicious cyber attacks. On top of researching and countering threats, the GReAT team also prepare threat reports of advanced persistent threats to share the lay of the land and who,…

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Kaspersky shares hard lessons learned from US$81M cyberheist

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In the new normal, the proliferation of online banking and e-wallets isn’t so much because they’re convenient but they’re increasingly becoming a necessity to conduct day to day business. In an online briefing, Kaspersky shares some hard lessons learned from the US$81 million cyberheist that took place in 2016. In the briefing, Kaspersky shared how…

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Kaspersky reveals 5 cybersecurity trends in APAC for 2020

Kaspersky reveals 5 cybersecurity trends in APAC for 2020 2

It’s the start of a new year and a new decade. We’re barely into the first quarter and you’ll likely notice that things have become more interesting of late on the geopolitical front but cybersecurity provider Kaspersky says things are going to get a lot hotter in the APAC region as they’ve revealed five upcoming…

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Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker also heralds rise of sky high phishing and malware attacks

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Everyone who’s anyone is likely over the moon with the recent release of Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker in theatres across the globe just yesterday on 19 December but the long lines around the box office and sold out tickets have resulted in impatient fans attempting to see the real thing ahead of time via,…

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Kaspersky completes rebranding exercise with APAC offices for new year with a new mission – building a safer world

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Renowned cybersecurity provider Kaspersky has completed their rebranding exercise with a new redesign of their regional headquarters in Singapore as well as their other offices in the Asia Pacific region. The newly painted walls and refreshed logo at their headquarters in Harbourfront Tower One along with their other facilities in India, South Korea, Japan, China,…

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Cyberjaya to host Kaspersky’s first Transparency Centre in APAC

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Kaspersky’s drive to build trust in the cybersecurity industry has seen the global cybersecurity giant establishing Transparency Centres across the globe. Their latest Kaspersky Transparency Centre will be located in Cyberjaya, Malaysia and is the first in Asia Pacific and the third code review centre established by the cybersecurity giant. Kaspersky Transparency Centre launched in…

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Moving into Sustainable Industry 4.0

Yeo Siang Tiong, General Manager for Southeast Asia at Kaspersky

Cyber security plays an important role as key enabler for the initiative’s success By Yeo Siang Tiong, General Manager for Southeast Asia at Kaspersky   The term Industry 4.0 was first used at the Hanover Fair, as a reference to the latest industrial strategy which has been termed the fourth industrial revolution.  According to the…

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