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Kaspersky was named a Leader in 2023 the Security Awareness & Training Data Quadrant awards, published by SoftwareReviews, the most in-depth source of buyer data and insights for the enterprise software market. Kaspersky Security Awareness contains multiple highly engaging training solutions to boost the cybersecurity awareness of non-IT employees, IT-staff, executives and C-level decision makers, so that they all play their part in the overall cybersafety of the organization.

According to the Digital Superstitions survey by Kaspersky, 43% of the respondents from South Africa do not post photos with their partners or spouses on social networks. Kaspersky is shedding light on how users feel about posting photos with their loved ones.

Kaspersky has supported INTERPOL with threat intelligence data in its Africa Cyber Surge II operation, which enabled investigators to identify compromised infrastructure and apprehend threat actors suspected of cybercrimes across the African region. The operation resulted in the arrest of 14 perpetrators and the identification of network infrastructure, linked to financial losses of more than $40 million.

Kaspersky Password Manager has unveiled two new features

Kaspersky's ICS CERT has revealed the concluding segment of its research series, devoted to attacks on industrial organizations in Eastern Europe. This latest announcement investigates third-stage malware, designed for the uploading of files to Dropbox and to also coordinate with other malware implants to exfiltrate data.

For the second year in a row, Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Expert has earned the maximum possible points of ’The Total Accuracy Rating’ in the Enterprise Advanced Security test of EDR solutions conducted by SE Labs.

Kaspersky's new report uncovers intricate infection tactics of malware strains DarkGate, Emotet, and LokiBot. Amid DarkGate's unique encryption and Emotet's robust comeback, LokiBot exploits persist, illustrating the ever-advancing cybersecurity landscape.

Kaspersky's ICS CERT report has revealed part two of its research, which addresses a second-stage malware succeeding the first-stage implants used for remote access and data collection in cyberattacks in Eastern Europe. This advanced tool extracts data from air-gapped systems, paving the way for the development of third-stage tools that collect and transmit the harvested data.

In Kaspersky's latest report on Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) trends for the second quarter of 2023, researchers analyze the development of new and existing campaigns. The report highlights APT activity during this period including the updating of toolsets, the creation of new malware variants, and the adoption of fresh techniques by threat actors.

Kaspersky has recently concluded an investigation into cyber attacks targeting the industrial sector in Eastern Europe. The investigation has revealed the employment of advanced tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) by threat actors to compromise industrial organizations in the region. Industries such as manufacturing, industrial control system (ICS) engineering and integration have been particularly affected, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity preparedness.