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Analysis: 200.000 job ads on the dark web
22. February 2023
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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…

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Android malware infects WiFi routers and cell phones 
4. February 2023
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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…

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Webinar February 3, 2023: How SMEs protect themselves
31 January 2023
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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…

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Wanted: Malware reverse engineering experts
28 January 2023
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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…

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Cyber ​​Threats: The Top 5 for SMBs
18 January 2023
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Cyber ​​Threats: The Top 5 for SMBs

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…

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SMBs do not want to work with cyber attack victims
15 January 2023
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SMBs do not want to work with cyber attack victims

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...

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Ukraine: Hacks, DDoS, Ransomware - is this a cyber war?
8 January 2023
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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…

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Hack by robots: is cyber security enough? 
29 December 2022
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Hack by robots: is cyber security enough?

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…

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SMEs: 75 percent fear loss of reputation after an attack
21 December 2022
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SMEs: 75 percent fear loss of reputation after an attack

Through cyber attacks on large companies and SMEs: Around 75 percent fear a loss of reputation (SMEs 74 percent) through an attack, but not even 10 percent protect their assets for this reason. This can quickly cost reputation and customer trust. The Kaspersky study shows the discrepancy: the top 3 reasons for protective measures do not match the top 3 feared effects. The most feared damage is financial impact and loss of reputation and customer trust. However, the main reasons for cybersecurity measures are to protect business continuity, data and customers. Protection reason and effects differ The main reasons for the implementation of cyber protection measures…

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Lazarus Group Unleashes Backdoor DTrack on Businesses
18 December 2022
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Notorious APT actor Lazarus is expanding its attacks and is now targeting companies in Europe, including Germany and Switzerland. The Kaspersky experts were able to identify attacks with the backdoor DTrack on two German chemical processing and manufacturing companies and one on a Swiss chemical processing company. Lazarus has been active since at least 2009 and has been blamed for cyber espionage, cyber sabotage and ransomware attacks. Initially, the group was focused on implementing what appeared to be a geopolitical agenda centered primarily on South Korea….

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