The number of users targeted by password-stealing malware jumped from 600,000 in the first half of 2018 to over 940,000 during the same period in 2019, according to new research from Kaspersky.
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Trend Micro instrumental in Scan4You conviction
Trend Micro has announced details of its close cooperation with the FBI to identify, arrest and bring to trial the individuals linked to the infamous Counter Antivirus (CAV) service Scan4You.0 4166
Over 900,000 users hit by malware from fake video games: report
Cybercriminals are taking advantage of growing demand for video games by distributing malware through fake copies of the most popular ones, research by Kaspersky has found.
Impersonation attacks on the rise in the UAE: Mimecast
UAE impersonation attacks increased by 75 percent, with 77 percent of those organisations impacted by impersonation attacks having experienced a direct loss, according to Mimecast’s third-annual State of Email Security report.
Android warning: fake banking apps on the rise
ESET researchers warn of the underestimated threat of fake banking apps, a type of mobile banking malware that impersonates legitimate finance applications to steal credentials for, or money from, its victims’ bank accounts.
Kaspersky Lab uncovers new Windows zero-day exploit
Kaspersky Lab technologies have automatically detected a new exploited vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows OS kernel, the third consecutive zero-day exploit to be discovered in three months.
Actionable threat intelligence a priority for cyber resilience: report
If threat intelligence isn’t built into an organization’s comprehensive cyber resilience strategy, the organisation could be vulnerable to phishing attacks, malware incidents or worse, says an industry report.
ESET enhances offerings for the constantly-connected users
Cybersecurity firm ESET has released the latest version of ESET NOD32 Antivirus, ESET Internet Security and ESET Smart Security Premium that offers fortified multilayered protection, enhanced IoT protection, product referral and a new security report feature.
Why fileless malware attacks are the next big security worry
One factor in the growth of fileless attacks is the wider availability of hacker toolkits that facilitate their deployment.
Middle East energy firms a prime target for Iran-backed attacks
Intelligence-led security firm FireEye, has released information about a new cyber espionage operation primarily targeting Middle Eastern organisations in the energy sector.
A whole new ballgame: how to tackle cyber threats in the sports industry
As major sporting events become increasingly digitised, sports organisations are increasingly concerned about cybersecurity.