security Windows merge: so what about security, after all? As a security vendor, we at Kaspersky Lab have to foresee possible problems stemming from essentially good things. Serious transformations in the software market bring both new advantages, but also new problems and challenges, to which we need to pay attention.
malware Windows merge: same base, same malware? The same code base of Windows for various devices means also that the same malware can hypothetically attack all of them.
Cybersecurity Merging all Windows: does it mean shorter lifecycles? Overextended lifecycle of an OS at a certain point becomes a security problem. Will merging all Windows platforms into a single one lead to a shortening of Windows lifecycles?
Cybersecurity Merging all Windows: what gives? Microsoft’s announcement that it is going to consolidate all of its major platforms into one is quite a logical move. But what are the possible consequences regarding businesses and cybersecurity?
email Is it possible to beat spam? Spam levels have dropped globally and it’s not a seasonal fluctuation. There is indeed less spam now in e-mail traffic. Can spam ever be beaten altogether?
botnets Hunting the Hydra: why Gameover ZeuS botnet is here to stay Gameover ZeuS botnet is a 3-y.o. headache for security experts and users alike. It took a global operation to dismantle its C&C servers, but experts acknowledge that the botnet will most likely be back in a few weeks. Why is it so hard to beat this Hydra?
Cybersecurity A healthy equinophobia: Trojan horses explained “Trojan” in computing is a misleading shortening from the self-descriptive “Trojan horse”, the ubiquitous and probably the most dangerous sort of malware.
junk mail Spam the scam: unimaginative in large numbers It’s like spammers aren’t even trying anymore. Still, be on the lookout for some of these typical tricks.
backdoors Knocking on a backdoor: what’s behind the graphic cybersecurity term Backdoor is a very graphic term, but does it explain the tech behind it? We try to shed some light.
botnets Security vendors on their own: large entities take on botnets Facebook has little to do with cybersecurity – it’s not a vendor. But at a certain point it took the battle against botnets to the enemy territory.
Cybersecurity DDoS broken apart: when they all start shouting at once DoS/DDoS attacks is another popular, but somewhat under explained, term in cybersecurity. Explaining it in detail would take a monograph, so we’ll just hit the high points.
451 Research 451 Research on Kaspersky Lab: quick response as a key differentiator 451 Research has released a very complimentary overview of Kaspersky Lab’s current position and strengths. Here’s some commentary from their report.
Cybersecurity Who is Really to Blame for Cybersecurity Breaches? IT departments take most of the responsibility for the company cybersecurity. However, how fair is it to charge them with 100% of responsibility for everything that happens there? Cynthia James shares her thoughts on this matter.
encryption Man in the middle – of what? We hear a lot about so-called MITM attacks, but what is it in a nutshell? Let’s look at the “layman” explanation.
corporate security What Ferrari team has to know about security A visitor to Ferrari plant may find some of our rules too restrictive. Absolutely no cameras allowed inside, and we will need your signature to confirm that you were informed
APT Back with authority: Miniduke re-ignites Miniduke APT campaign is reactivated. The malware received a number of updates, and a large part of it is apparently intended to throw off researchers. Not exactly a successful endeavor.
cybercriminals Gone fubar: Microsoft nukes No-IP, gets fallout Microsoft hit hard at No-IP.com, a dynamic DNS service which was in active use by cybercriminals. However, the “collateral damage” toll appeared to be a little too high.
Cybersecurity VSB attitude towards cyberthreats: dangerous but not too important New Kaspersky Lab’s survey shows VSB owners are well aware of IT threats, but their priorities lie elsewhere and the “immunity by obscurity” approach is a bit too common.
big data Big Abuse and reservations Wrapping up our Big Data Week, in this post we talk about potential of abuse of Big Data, which is arguably extreme.
brute force attack A multiheaded battering ram: RDP Bruteforce attacks on the rise Kaspersky Lab’s Intrusion Detection Systems now detects RDP brutforce attack attempts, and the statistics gathered since early June looks quite displeasing.
big data In the age of Big Data risks are big too Big Data means increased risks: a large-scale leak may lead to tremendous reputational damages, so cyber-resilience is extremely important.