Kaspersky’s detection systems discovered an average of 467,000 malicious files per day in 2024, marking a 14% increase compared to the previous year. FULL STORY >

Nearly 10 million devices fell victim to data-stealing malware in 2023, Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence has revealed, drawing from insights gathered from infostealer malware log files traded on... FULL STORY >

By Hemant Harie, Group CTO at Gabsten Technologies FULL STORY >

The Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence team presented a new study that reveals ransomware as the most widespread Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) over the past seven years. FULL STORY >

A newly announced Mobile Malware Reverse Engineering course helps upgrade any security team’s ability to counter various cyber threats caused for business by smartphones. FULL STORY >

Kaspersky researchers discovered a new malicious version of a popular WhatsApp messenger mod dubbed YoWhatsApp. Popular for having features that the official app does not offer, this mod spreads the notorious Triada mobile Trojan, which... FULL STORY >

New active campaign NullMixer hunts for users’ payment data, cryptocurrencies and social network accounts. FULL STORY >

Kaspersky has launched a new way to improve cybersecurity awareness - an entertaining and informative graphic novel. Rashed Al-Momani expands on the importance of this new format, the evolving cybersecurity landscape... FULL STORY >

Kaspersky brought a number of insights to the table at its first in person cybersecurity summit in more than 18 months. The event, fittingly held at the Northcliff Boutique Hotel, along with sweeping views of Johannesburg... FULL STORY >

Some sobering news ahead of the holiday season is that Check Point Research has revealed that that is has spotted 5300 different malicious websites per week, marking the highest since the beginning of 2021. FULL STORY >

Anna Collard, SVP of Content Strategy & Evangelist at KnowBe4 Africa, explains why pirated games aren't really free, costing time, money and your digital security. FULL STORY >

“Ransomware has evolved far beyond its origins, and cybercriminals have become smarter and quicker to pivot their tactics alongside a whole host of new bad-actor schemes" FULL STORY >

While it might sound like a video game character, GhostEmperor is anything but playful, with Kaspersky shining a light on the latest Advanced Persistent Threat to haunt users. FULL STORY >

Even if you are ready to update to Windows 11, you may want to check the validity of your file, as Kaspersky has warned that ever opportunistic cybercriminals using the newest OS to distribute malware. FULL STORY >

More than 20 applications advertised on app stores pretending to offer additional Minecraft features are in fact bombarding users with unwanted ads, finds Kaspersky. FULL STORY >