Facebook suspends CubeYou for Cambridge Analytica-style data abuse
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 9 April 2018Citing the use of 'quizzes' designed to collect marketing data, Facebook has chosen to suspend data firm CubeYou following a report by CNBC. FULL STORY >
Prilex: POS malware evolves to target chip and PIN-protected cards
By Press Release 19 March 2018Kaspersky Lab researchers have revealed that the group behind the Prilex point-of-sale malware can now turn stolen credit card data into functional plastic cards. FULL STORY >
Twitter reportedly planning to ban cryptocurrency ads
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 19 March 2018Following in the steps of Facebook and Google, Twitter is said to be mulling over a ban on cryptocurrency ads. FULL STORY >
Trend Micro’s report reveals 2017 mobile threats – and what to expect
By Press Release 16 March 2018Mobile ransomware increased by 417% in 2017. FULL STORY >
Technology trumps “more meeting rooms” for workplace productivity boost, says new BT research
By Press Release 15 March 2018Globally, nine out of 10 executives and IT decision makers agree that mobile tools and collaboration services are improving productivity in the workplace. FULL STORY >
Ride-hailing apps boost women’s income, ease entry into transport industry, IFC report finds
By Press Release 12 March 2018Ride-hailing apps boost women’s income and ease their entry into the transportation industry—from which they have traditionally been shut out, according to a report by IFC, a sister organisation... FULL STORY >
Slingshot: the spy that came in from the router
By Press Release 12 March 2018Kaspersky Lab researchers have uncovered a sophisticated threat used for cyber-espionage in the Middle East and Africa from at least 2012 until February 2018. FULL STORY >
Olympic False Flag: How infamous Olympic Destroyer malware was designed to confuse cybersecurity community
By Press Release 9 March 2018A new attribution method helped to identify a very sophisticated false flag, says Kaspersky Lab. FULL STORY >
Consumer Reports lists the best smartphone cameras of 2017
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 8 March 2018The best smartphones from last year have been ranked according to their camera performance by Consumer Reports. As expected, Samsung and Apple feature heavily. FULL STORY >
International Women’s Day: Kaspersky Lab study aims to close the gender gap in cybersecurity
By Press Release 7 March 2018The company highlights the importance of encouraging and empowering women to pursue careers in IT. FULL STORY >
2018 Edelman Trust Barometer reveals a further drop in trust in South Africa
By Press Release 6 March 2018Business is considered most likely to lead to a better future, says the company. FULL STORY >
Mine a million: Kaspersky Lab identifies sophisticated hacker group earning millions through mining malware
By Press Release 5 March 2018According to Kaspersky Lab researchers, cybercriminals have started using sophisticated infection methods and techniques borrowed from targeted attacks in order to install mining software... FULL STORY >
South Africans Prefer Digital Wallets - 52% use mobile phone to pay, abandoning wallets
By Press Release 5 March 2018New research from PayPal shows how attached South Africans are to their mobile phones and highlights potential for mobile eCommerce. FULL STORY >
Cisco 2018 Annual Cybersecurity Report reveals security leaders rely AI to defend against threats
By Press Release 23 February 2018Findings show 39 percent of organizations are reliant on automation, 34 percent are reliant on machine learning, 32 percent are highly reliant on AI FULL STORY >
Don’t forget the digital prenup: Relationship break-ups put personal privacy at risk
By Press Release 21 February 2018According to global research from Kaspersky Lab and Toluna, 21% of people globally have spied on their ex-partner via an online account that they had access to but, with revenge also a key motivator for... FULL STORY >
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