Category: Kaspersky

The new free Threat Heatmap visualizes threats in the Kaspersky Threat Intelligence Portal and shows more threat data. Threat Lookup free quota increased from 200 to 2.000 requests per day. The Kaspersky Threat Intelligence Portal, even in its free version, receives additional free services to enable companies to analyze threats faster and better. A newly added threat heatmap visualizes the distribution of different types of cyberattacks and shows the top threats for each region in real time. In addition, the Lookup tab has been updated; It now offers more...

Advanced IP Scanner version infected with malware

29 October 2022

The legitimate tool Advanced IP Scanner, popular among network administrators, has emerged as a malware-infested version. The AdvancedIPSpyware: Backdoor version of the Advanced IP Scanner also spies on companies in Western Europe. Kaspersky experts have investigated the campaign. Kaspersky experts have discovered a new spyware called AdvancedIPSyware. This is a backdoor version of the legitimate Advanced IP Scanner tool used by network administrators to control local area networks (LANs). The AdvancedIPSyware campaign has a wide victimology with affected companies in Western Europe, Latin America, Africa, South Asia, Australia and CIS countries. The…

Detection of vulnerabilities in control systems

28 October 2022

More threat intelligence for industry: Kaspersky introduces new data feed for detecting vulnerabilities in SCADA and control systems. The feed contains damage control guides. It is delivered in XML format and integrates with vulnerability management solutions. Kaspersky now offers a machine-readable Open Vulnerability and Assessment Language (OVAL) data feed for the automatic detection of vulnerabilities in operational technology (OT) software. The Kaspersky Industrial OVAL Data Feed for Windows provides comprehensive information about vulnerabilities in the most popular SCADA and distributed control systems (DCS) based on data…

Cyber Threats vs. Combo Human, Technology, Threat Intelligence

26 October 2022

The financial sector in Germany is particularly vulnerable to cyber threats. As the current Kaspersky study "Cyber Security: Focus on the Financial Sector" shows, financial organizations consciously rely on a combination of technical solutions, threat intelligence and cyber security awareness on the part of their employees in order to protect themselves comprehensively. The main focus is on threat intelligence: almost every financial company (99 percent) uses a corresponding service. The digitization of finance, which has increased since the pandemic began, has made the industry even more attractive as a target for cybercriminals. She manages large cash flows and has…

QBot: New Wave of Activity Targets Enterprises

20 October 2022

After a hiatus, a malicious email campaign is back targeting businesses with the dangerous QBot malware. Kaspersky has identified a new wave of activity affecting more than 1.500 users since September 28, 2022. The most frequently attacked countries with QBot on companies include the USA with 193 affected users, followed by Italy with 151 affected users, Germany with 93 affected users and India with 74 affected (as of October 4, 2022). Austria and Switzerland are also affected with 17 and 14 cases respectively. Kaspersky has so far more than 400…

Cybersecurity incidents put SMBs in distress

17 October 2022

Cybersecurity incidents have a similar impact on SMBs as a dramatic drop in sales and put them in distress. A survey also shows that 13 percent of medium-sized companies in Germany see cyber attacks as the greatest challenge. Cybersecurity incidents are almost as hard on small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) as a dramatic drop in revenue; This is shown by a recent Kaspersky study. 13 percent of respondents from SMEs in Germany state that they consider cyber attacks to be the greatest challenge for their own business. In addition, the analysis revealed that the likelihood of a cybersecurity incident with the…

Kaspersky is asking BSI to withdraw the warning

13 October 2022

In a recent report, Kaspersky is asking the BSI to adapt the warning from March 15, 2022 or to withdraw it altogether. At that time, the BSI warned against the use of Kaspersky solutions. Since then, Kaspersky has made extensive information available to the BSI, which has not yet been taken into account. On March 15, 2022, the BSI published a warning about Kaspersky antivirus software. This warning is legally and technically controversial. To date, the BSI has not been able to identify any security gaps in the AV software in the warning or in the wake of it. There were also…

Kaspersky EDR: improved detection mechanisms and responses

9 October 2022

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Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum: new version simplifies protection against complex threats. The current solution has forward-looking detection mechanisms to react to cyber attacks. Damage to relevant operating system files is prevented and file reputation information is provided. Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum now offers advanced automated detection mechanisms and tailored incident response recommendations. The updated solution now also protects against damage to critical operating system files and provides file reputation information from Kaspersky's Threat Intelligence Portal. More defense against increasing attacks The protection of increasingly complex IT infrastructures is...

Spyware NullMixer is spreading in Germany

8 October 2022