FIFA 2018 and Bitcoin among 2017’s main spam and phishing topics
By Press Release 20 February 2018According to Kaspersky Lab’s Spam and phishing in 2017 report, cybercriminals have been following a global agenda and have been using hot topics such as FIFA 2018 and Bitcoin to fool users and steal their money or personal... FULL STORY >
Galaxy S9 could have stereo speakers, 3D emoji and much bigger price tag
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 14 February 2018More details about Samsung's upcoming flagship phone surface ahead of its MWC 18 debut. FULL STORY >
Kaspersky Lab helps uncover vulnerabilities that make gas stations easy prey for hackers
By Press Release 7 February 2018Kaspersky Lab researchers have helped uncover a number of unknown vulnerabilities that have left gas stations around the world exposed to remote takeover, often for years. FULL STORY >
Kaspersky Lab DDoS Intelligence Quarterly Report reveals accidental attacks and cybercriminals’ quest for cash
By Press Release 6 February 2018Accidental DDoS attacks by spammers, political sabotage and the owners of DDoS botnets attempting to make money from Bitcoin – these are just some of the trends analysed in... FULL STORY >
Crossing the online privacy border puts Valentine’s Day gestures in jeopardy, finds new research from Kaspersky Lab
By Press Release 5 February 2018According to global research from Kaspersky Lab and Toluna, despite an overwhelming majority of people stating that their relationships are more important to them than their... FULL STORY >
iPhone X users are reporting issues when trying to take calls
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 5 February 2018It appears that the iPhone X is not out of the woods yet when it comes teething problems, as several users report a delayed response when receiving calls on the flagship phone. FULL STORY >
Porn on the move: In 2017, over 25% of users hit by mobile malware faced porn-themed attacks
By Press Release 2 February 2018In 2017, 25.4% of mobile users who encountered malware - over 1.2 million people - were attacked by malicious programs that used adult content to lure them into installing malware on their devices. This... FULL STORY >
Apple reportedly shutting iPhone X production later this year
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 23 January 2018Citing poor sales, industry analysts say Apple could be bringing production of the iPhone X to a halt later this year. FULL STORY >
Game over: Poor password protection leaves online gamers exposed to hack attacks
By Press Release 19 January 2018According to research from Kaspersky Lab, almost half (42%) of South Africans regularly game online, a figure which rises to 50% for 25-34-year olds and 57% for those aged 16-24. It’s also potentially lucrative... FULL STORY >
How secure are South Africa’s connected homes?
By Press Release 17 January 2018As the Internet of Things continues to increase in popularity globally, a recent survey was commissioned by Kaspersky Lab in South Africa, to gain an understanding on how secure connected homes are in the local region. FULL STORY >
Not so know-it-all: Just 18% of employees are fully aware of their organisation’s IT security policies
By Press Release 11 January 2018A lack of IT security awareness remains a worrying reality for businesses around the world, according to a recent study of consumers conducted by Kaspersky Lab and B2B International. FULL STORY >
2018 Ford Trends Report underscores how Consumers and Brands are pushing through in uncertain, interesting times
By Press Release 11 December 20172018 Looking Further with Ford Trends Report highlights how global societal changes are impacting new consumer behaviors and attitudes; shifts toward activism, compassion and... FULL STORY >
Late payments: The knock-on effects on SA small businesses
By Press Release 8 December 2017Sage has just released an economic report which reveals the detrimental impacts of late payments on small businesses equating to R25 billion ($3 trillion) globally. FULL STORY >
Fortinet Threat Landscape report reveals cybercriminals successfully using common exploits and “swarm” technology
By Press Release 29 November 2017High rates of botnet reoccurrence and automated malware demonstrate importance of intelligent and automated security controls combined with incident-response strategies. FULL STORY >
The password is king: IoT devices evolve but still prove vulnerable
By Opinion 28 November 2017In 2015 Kaspersky Lab researchers decided to examine how real the threat behind the Internet of Things (IoT) was. The results were concerning, so two years later they conducted more research into the area. FULL STORY >
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