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One in three managers in Germany does not understand cyber security terms. A survey shows that there is already a problem distinguishing between ransomware and malware. 46 percent see confusing technical jargon as an obstacle. According to a recent Kaspersky survey, management in Germany rates cyber threats (47 percent) as just as big a risk for their company as the currently deteriorating economic environment (47 percent), but at the same time there is a lack of understanding of basic cybersecurity-related terms. For example, supposedly common terms such as malware or ransomware cause confusion. Lack of specialist understanding of IT security Whether Sky Germany…
Kaspersky Threat Intelligence now with expanded capabilities for threat data feed, threat analysis and brand protection. Introduced new Industrial Vulnerability Data Feed for detecting vulnerabilities. Kaspersky has added new features to its threat intelligence service. The new version of Kaspersky Threat Intelligence now offers a set of streamlined feeds that help better understand cybercriminal behavior, tactics, techniques and procedures, regardless of region and language. In addition, new functions have been integrated that enable the protection of corporate brands in social networks and online marketplaces. Vulnerabilities and Threat Analysis Cyber criminals often unnoticed...
Kaspersky experts analyzed around 200.000 job advertisements on the dark web. The result: in the years 2020 to 2022, developers, attackers and designers were among the most sought-after profiles in the cybercrime community. Salary: up to $4.000 per month. The requirements, and thus the desired skills, included creating malware and phishing sites, compromising corporate infrastructure, and hacking web and mobile applications. The average salary offered for these types of "IT professionals" ranged from $1.300 to $4.000 per month. 200.000 job postings on 155 dark web forums In…
A new DNS-changing Android malware allows cybercriminals to infect Android smartphones with malware via compromised Wi-Fi routers in cafes, airport hotels and other public places. Many users in South Korea are currently being infected, but the malware is spreading more and more in Germany and Austria via smishing. Kaspersky experts report. Roaming Mantis recently introduced DNS (Domain Name System) changer functionality in Wroba.o malware, also known as Agent.eq, Moqhao and XLoader - the malware is a core part of the campaign. DNS-Changer is a malicious program that steals the device connected to a compromised WiFi router…
Kaspersky is hosting a free webinar in German on Friday, February 3, 2023, starting at 10:00 a.m. on the topic "New year, new cyber risks: How to protect small and medium-sized businesses". In the non-technical webinar, experts will shed light on the special risks for medium-sized companies. Small and medium-sized business (SMB) executives often think that their size doesn't make them a worthwhile target for cybercriminals. Not even close! Webinar February 3, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. "How small and medium-sized companies protect themselves" Current figures show that cyber attacks do not stop at SMEs. The experts…
Malware Reverse Engineering was the most in-demand skill among security professionals in 2022. About half (45 percent) of the experts who took part in Kaspersky training courses wanted to improve and expand their knowledge in this area. The demand for cybersecurity professionals is growing exponentially, outstripping the available skilled labor force as organizations pay more attention to their overall cybersecurity needs. In order to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills, cyber experts rely on various training courses, including the courses in the Kaspersky Expert Training Portfolio. 45 percent interested in reverse engineering skills Statistics from these Kaspersky training courses show that…
Unlicensed software, phishing, DDoS attacks or careless employees - small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will be confronted with a multitude of cyber threats in 2023. Kaspersky experts have analyzed the top threats for SMEs in the new year and provide protection recommendations. Half of the small and medium-sized companies in Germany were confronted with cyber attacks over the past year. Based on developments within the threat landscape in 2022, Kaspersky cybersecurity experts have identified risks and vulnerabilities that SMEs should be aware of this year: 1. Data leaks by employees While it has…
50 percent of SMEs and 64 percent of large companies in Germany would never work with a company that had previously suffered a cyber attack. Certified security measures are desired, but not checked. As a Kaspersky survey shows, 50 percent of SMEs and 64 percent of large companies in Germany do not want to work with other companies that have already been the victim of a cyber attack. It is therefore important for more than three quarters (84,1 percent) of all companies that (potential) partners have implemented certified security measures to protect themselves against cyber attacks. These results go...
For the "Story of the Year" Kaspersky experts analyzed cyberspace activities such as DDoS or hacks in connection with the war in Ukraine. It is part of the Kaspersky Security Bulletin, an annual series of forecasts and analytical reports. The year 2022 was marked by a military conflict that brought with it uncertainty and some serious risks. In the course of this, a series of significant events in cyberspace, such as DDoS attacks or hacks, also took place. For the "Story of the Year", Kaspersky experts analyzed each phase of the war, as well as the events that…
Robots that perform tasks independently and automatically are increasingly being used in companies, but they also harbor risks in terms of cyber security, as a recent Kaspersky survey of employees in Germany shows. While more than half (55 percent) of respondents think robots should be used more widely in various industries, 80 percent fear they could be hacked. 38 percent even know of cases where this has happened. Cyber security: Robots can also be hacked Industrial robots are used, for example, as robot arms on assembly lines and as driverless transport systems as well as autonomous…
