AntivirusKaspersky wins the Antiviral Olympics
The Olympics are over, but there’s one more top performer to consider for a gold medal: Kaspersky Lab, whose antivirus and computer security products performed more successfully than any other
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DNSThe phantom menace: why pay more attention to routers
This article is in reaction to the news that a new worm targeted specific models of Linksys routers. The Moon worm ([1], [2]) is exploiting a flaw of those routers’
corporate securityDatabase Security 101: How Attackers Get In, How to Keep Them Out
Despite maybe a decade of dealing with these problems, SQL injection and brute force or credential theft attacks remain among the most potent methods used by attackers seeking to compromise
security newsFebruary Monthly Roundup
Even though February is the shortest month of the year, we still have plenty of top stories to share with you, keeping you in the know when it comes to
cybercriminalsKeyboard Spies: Now on iPhones
Loyal Kaspersky Daily readers are already aware of the recent mobile security trends: the hottest topic among cybercriminals are mobile banking Trojans. When you do your banking on a smartphone,
Introducing Kaspersky Fraud Prevention
It’s probably worth noting, Kaspersky Fraud Prevention is technically not for you. It’s actually a protection platform designed to protect banks and other companies in the business of conducting or
Information Security Digest, 20.01 – 20.02
Game of Expectations Kaspersky Lab’s experts detected phishing newsletters that were supposedly advertising the messenger service, WhatsApp, being released for PC. WhatsApp is an extremely popular messenger for mobile platforms,
Tip of the Week: What is Antivirus Self-Defense
Among the wide variety of viruses that exist, there are some particularly tricky and sophisticated ones. Instead of heading directly for their targets, they first neutralize the protection of your
The Best-Selling Books on Security from RSA 2014
Despite recent scandals, RSA is still considered the biggest event in the security industry. It attracts the best brains, the best managers and the best influencers (although Security Analysts Summit is
Kaspersky Fraud Prevention: protecting financial operations
At the Mobile World Congress held in Barcelona Kaspersky Lab presented a new platform designed to protect financial transactions on the Web – Kaspersky Fraud Prevention. The solution is primarily
Galaxy S5, Nokia X and Everything Else – A Peek Into The Mobile Industry Future
The biggest annual event in the mobile industry, Mobile World Congress, started yesterday in sunny Barcelona. From the beginning, it has brought some amazing and unexpected news that will likely
The Threat Landscape 2014: protecting the perimeter
With the threat landscape changing, the methods of protecting corporate resource develop, too. However, the key principles stay the same: know your basic vectors of threats, minimize possible human factor
data protectionA Holistic Approach to Online Security
The story of Naoki Hiroshima and his single letter twitter handle underscores the importance of taking a holistic approach to Internet security and reiterates the reality that the security of
The Biggest Leaks of 2013: No Occasional Victims
Media called 2013 the ‘year of personal data leaks’, and for a good reason: last year credentials of hundreds of people fell into the wrong hands. In this post, we
Internet of Things: vulnerability and security
The Internet of Things is the latest term used to define all kinds of consumer electronics connected to the Internet – from refrigerators and washing machines to irons. Just like
securityDon’t Shop or Bank With a Smart TV
With the continuous advancements made in technology, our online experiences are becoming more streamlined and seemingly user friendly. We no longer require stationary desktop computers to access the Internet, but
Seven Useful Habits For A Safer Internet
Tomorrow is Safer Internet Day. You must know you can make your own Internet experience a lot safer without big technology or tough measures. All it takes is just a
The smokescreen: a new spambot hiding in its own traffic
CMS WordPress is in the spotlight again. Researchers detected another aggressive kind of malware that spreads from compromised sites running that popular CMS. At the moment, more than 200 infected
Cybercriminal Exotics: Outstanding Incidents And The Following Trends
Readers who follow our information security digests may have already noticed several exotic incidents and malware campaigns, which took place over the past three months. Some of them deserve special
What Facebook Needs In Order To Read Your SMS?
A new version of Facebook for Android drew some media attention because of the SMS reading permissions it requires, raising users’ concerns regarding privacy. Developers do have a reasonable explanation,
Kaspersky Small Office Security and Safe Money
Online payments have remained one of the most vulnerable sections of the IT perimeter. Most banks and payment systems now have two-factor authentication. However, not all of them have instituted