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July 15, 2025 In today’s digital world, QR codes are placed on almost everything - from yogurt containers and restaurant menus to museum exhibits, and even utility bills and parking lots. People use them to open websites, download apps, collect loyalty program...
July 14, 2025 Kaspersky is addressing one of the most debatable technological challenges of the coming decade: the rise of quantum computing and its potential impact on digital security. In this context, experts have identified the main quantum threats that...
July 10, 2025 Kaspersky GReAT (Global Research and Analysis Team) experts have discovered open-source packages that download the Quasar backdoor and a stealer designed to exfiltrate cryptocurrency. The malicious packages are intended for the Cursor development...
July 9, 2025 “F1: The Movie” has just premiered worldwide, and the excitement surrounding the highly anticipated Apple Original Films release starring Brad Pitt has fueled a wave of fraudulent activity, Kaspersky reports. Scammers are attempting to lure victims...
July 8, 2025 Born and raised in a world of fast-evolving technology, Gen Z is the most internet-savvy generation yet, known for their digital fluency and trendsetting influence. From their earliest years, they have been shaping and redefining the digital...
July 7, 2025 Kaspersky has once again proven its leadership in cybersecurity by securing three major titles at the SE Labs Security Awards 2025. This prestigious annual event honors the most effective and resilient security solutions across the industry, and...
July 3, 2025Kaspersky experts revealed the inner workings of FunkSec — a ransomware group that illustrates the future of mass cybercrime: AI-powered, multifunctional, highly adaptive and operating on volume with ransoms as low as $10,000 to maximize profits.
July 2, 2025 Kaspersky has detected a rapidly escalating malicious campaign that has targeted over 1,100 corporate users since June 2025. The attackers pose as a legal firm and in their emails threaten recipients with lawsuits over alleged domain name patent...
July 1, 2025 It is expected that by 2028, more than 33% of households worldwide will be equipped with smart home systems. Voice assistants, kitchen robots, smart lights and many other intelligent devices have become an integral part of our everyday life,...
June 30, 2025In the context of World Social Media Day, celebrated on June 30, Kaspersky warns of fraudulent websites created to steal users' personal data.
June 26, 2025 In 2025, nearly 8,500 users from small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) faced cyberattacks where malicious or unwanted software was disguised as popular online productivity tools, Kaspersky reports. Based on the unique malicious and unwanted files...
June 23, 2025 In a new report, Kaspersky identified over 7 million compromised accounts belonging to streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video and others. For millions of Gen Z users, these streaming platforms play a central role in how this...
June 20, 2025 A digital detox is a trendy term for taking a break from screens and notifications, and anyone who uses a smartphone, tablet and/or laptop can benefit from it. A global cybersecurity and digital privacy company Kaspersky shares some key tips on how...
June 19, 2025 A study "Securing OT with Purpose-built Solutions" conducted by Kaspersky in collaboration with VDC Research, illuminates the shifting landscape of cybersecurity within the industrial sector. Focusing on key industries such as energy, utilities,...
June 17, 2025 Kaspersky eSIM Store is a new connectivity solution for international travel. Designed to make it easier for leisure and business travelers to stay online globally, it empowers users with easy internet access across 150+ countries and regions, with...
June 16, 2025 Kaspersky Security Services experts have identified a sophisticated cyberattack campaign targeting containerized environments to deploy a miner for the Dero cryptocurrency. The attackers abuse exposed Docker APIs — parts of Docker, an open-source...
June 13, 2025 To contribute to global efforts to combat cybercrime, Kaspersky has assisted INTERPOL in its latest operation Secure that focused on disrupting infostealer threat and taking down infrastructure hosting such malware. The operation has brought...
June 12, 2025 Kaspersky Global Research & Analysis Team researchers have discovered a new malicious campaign which is distributing a Trojan through a fake DeepSeek-R1 Large Language Model (LLM) app for PCs. The previously unknown malware is delivered via a...
June 11, 2025 From April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025, Kaspersky detected over 19 million attempts to download malicious or unwanted files disguised as popular Gen Z games. Over 47,800 such attempts were registered in Turkiye, making it one of the countries most...
June 10, 2025 Kaspersky Global Research & Analysis Team (GReAT) researchers have found multiple IoT devices targeted with a new version of the Mirai botnet. The majority of attacked devices were located in China, Egypt, India, Brazil, Turkiye and Russia. Mirai...
June 9, 2025 The skyrocketing popularity of Labubu dolls has triggered a wave of scam websites targeting enthusiastic collectors worldwide, with cybercriminals deploying fake online shops in multiple languages to steal payment details. Kaspersky detected...
June 3, 2025 The qualifying round of the SAS CTF 2025 competition has determined eight teams of cybersecurity experts from around the world that will test their skills in the finals. This year’s CTF qualifiers brought together over 900 teams from more than 80...
June 2, 2025 Over the last weeks, Kaspersky detected a series of sophisticated attack attempts aimed at deceiving an organization’s finance team into paying fraudulent invoices. Emails mimicking correspondence between the organization’s CEO and contractor...
May 29, 2025 During Kaspersky’s 10th annual Cyber Security Weekend – META 2025, the company’s Global Research and Analysis Team experts reported that by the end of 2024 a total of 14,000 malicious packages were found in open-source projects, a 48% increase...