mobile devices On viruses for Palms, ecosystems and continuity A while ago we “celebrated” 10 years since the first smartphone malware emerged. While we made the first Symbian antivirus in 2004, it doesn’t mean that we had no mobile security products before that. It was hard to unearth and boot an antique handheld from early 2000s, and even harder to find, install and launch our old software. Yes, it’s long obsolete, but there’s a reason for all these efforts. Read about it in our new blog post.
IT Security A solution for small businesses’ persistent IT security issues Small businesses are unwilling to invest in security solutions – often because they don’t think there are any – designed specifically for their needs. But such solutions do exist.
awards Kaspersky Lab’s Enterprise solution receive AAA certificate from Dennis Technology Labs Kaspersky Endpoint Security proved to be an undisputed champion in Dennis Technology Labs’ testing in Q2, 2014.
beta testing KES/KSC10 Service Pack 1: Beta Testing opens Kaspersky Lab launches Beta Testing of a new version of its enterprise security solution. Service Pack 1 for Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 for Windows (the software for endpoints) and Kaspersky
brute force attacks Celebrities’ photos leak: why should businesses care? A number of celebrities private (very private) photos were leaked. While it is first and foremost a blatant invasion of privacy, this is also a wake-up call for businesses.
Cybersecurity What is PoS malware and why does it cost millions PoS malware is a long-standing problem which caught the public’s attention only recently. It came out with a loud bang: The repercussions of Target’s drastic data breach are still around.
cyber fraud Survey: security concerns hold back payment systems usage The latest survey by Kaspersky Lab and B2B International shows a clear demand by users for extra security from banks and payment services.
Cybersecurity Can we beat software vulnerabilities? Can we beat software vulnerabilities? It is not possible to do so completely, but there are ways to mend the issue.
books on cybersecurity Books on cybersecurity: 5+ recommendations from our experts We recently approached our experts and asked which books they would recommend for would-be malware analysts. Here is their list.
Microsoft Survey: Windows XP share is still above 16% Windows XP’s longevity is fascinating – and terrifying from the security point of view. The latest survey shows it’s still around – over 16% of KSN users still use Windows XP, but it is also clear that its epoch is near the end.
it Virtual security: yeah, we’ve heard something A recent survey shows that IT professionals have a very uneven understanding of how to protect their virtualization environments. Baseline awareness exists, but there’s a Roman Colosseum of room for improvement.
crime High-tech crimes: not too “high” after all High-tech crime sounds impressive, but actually the tools are the only somewhat high-tech part, the goals almost never are.
Cybersecurity A few thoughts on Tor-augmented malware Malware using Tor for communication with C&C servers is a novelty; it may not make the malware itself more dangerous, but eradicating it becomes a much more serious problem.
data Survey: manufacturing businesses’ intellectual property gets lost to security breaches According to a recent Kaspersky Lab and B2B International survey, 21% manufacturing businesses lost their intellectual property to security breaches. In most cases malware was the cause, although other problems were named.
PC neglect Stuxnet’s “hole”: the vulnerability is still around Four years after the discovery of the Stuxnet worm, the primary vulnerability it had been exploiting is still around. This is mainly the problem of poorly maintained Windows XP PCs and servers, most likely inhabited by worms. In the interconnected world a neglected PC or a server is a possible problem for many people.
IT education Can we beat social engineering? Is social engineering beatable? Just as much as you can beat any other kind of deceit. Actually, social engineering is about “exploiting flaws in a human hardware”.
e-commerce fraud Few companies are interested in protecting endpoint devices of their clients Few companies are interested in protecting their users’ endpoint devices, even though it’s one of the most vulnerable points in the financial transaction chain. At the same time, users expect payment operators to reimburse their funds in instances of successful fraud.
analysis Epic Turla – catching the reptile’s tail Kaspersky Lab released results of a 10-months long analysis of Epic Turla APT campaign, which is still active. One of the most sophisticated cyber-espionage campaigns, it attacked victims in 45 countries.
business IT security IT Security Risks Survey 2014: None is spared Kaspersky Lab has released a new IT Security Risks Survey, conducted in 2013-2014 together with B2B International. Facts and figures show that security situations in businesses improved very little, if at all. Small and mid-sized businesses still have their IT strategy low on their priorities list.
Cybersecurity Critters evolving: Trojans on the rise in Q2 Kaspersky Lab has just released a new report on the evolution of threats in Q2. Banking Trojans grow in numbers (and the level of danger they pose), while Russia remains the most malware-attacked country.
Business Threats to medium-sized business: visualized A visual representation of a problem appears just a bit more meaningful, and at the same time more comprehensible, than large sheets of texts. Here is a big (or not so big) picture of threats to medium-sized businesses.