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More intelligent DDoS attacks in Q2022 XNUMX
29 November 2022
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The hacktivists, who seek political attention with their actions, have become quieter. The third quarter of 2022 was again dominated by intelligent DDoS attacks. Germany is one of the most attacked countries. The number of DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks has steadily increased in the third quarter of 2022, as a recent analysis by Kaspersky shows. Attacks carried out by professionals in particular increased: so-called intelligent attacks even doubled compared to the previous year. However, the number of hacktivist attacks, which had increased in the first two quarters of this year, has decreased significantly.

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Cyber ​​security: low priority despite many attacks
24 November 2022
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Cyber ​​security: low priority despite many attacks

Although 51 percent of large and medium-sized companies were affected by a cyber attack in the past 12 months, 13 percent attach less importance to cyber security. Also bad: Only half of the companies have backups. 59 percent of large and 26 percent of medium-sized companies in Germany were increasingly confronted with cyber attacks in the past twelve months. At the same time, 22 percent of SMBs gave cybersecurity a lower priority, as did a tenth (9,7 percent) of large companies. These results come from a current Kaspersky study that was presented at the itsa in Nuremberg...

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Plus 56 percent: More attacks on Microsoft SQL Server 
23 November 2022
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Attacks via Microsoft SQL Server increased by 56 percent in September this year compared to last year. Malware disguised as a .PNG file was identified. These findings come from Kaspersky's latest Managed Detection and Response Report. Microsoft SQL Server is used worldwide by large companies and SMEs for database management. Kaspersky experts have identified an increase in attacks exploiting Microsoft SQL Server processes. In September 2022, the number of attacked SQL servers was more than 3.000; this corresponds to an increase of…

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Endpoint Detection and Response Expert Award
8 November 2022
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The Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert solution has received Strategic Leaders status after extensive testing by AV-Comparatives. In particular, the automated blocking and correct reporting of all attacks as well as the consistent mapping of MITER's tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) were recognized. The testers also praised the product for its high return on investment (ROI) and low total cost of ownership (TCO). It was also ranked in the top 3 for best results in the Prevention\Response Capability category. Short time to detect and respond to malware incidents Ability to reduce time…

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SMEs: Do ex-employees still have access to data?
7 November 2022
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SMEs: Do ex-employees still have access to data?

Only half of the SMEs in Germany cannot rule out that ex-employees still have data access to systems in the company. When it comes to access to cloud data, only four out of ten SMEs are sure that ex-employees are locked out. Former employees can pose an additional IT security risk for medium-sized companies and SMEs in Germany, as the current Kaspersky SMB Cyber ​​Resilience Report shows. Because only 41 percent of all company managers surveyed can rule out that former employees still have access to company data stored in the cloud, and only 46 percent are sure that ex-employees...

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Free Threat Intelligence Portal now with Threat Heatmap
31 October 2022
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Free Threat Intelligence Portal now with Threat Heatmap

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...

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Advanced IP Scanner version infected with malware 
29 October 2022
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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…

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Detection of vulnerabilities in control systems
28 October 2022
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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…

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Cyber ​​Threats vs. Combo Human, Technology, Threat Intelligence
26 October 2022
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Cyber ​​threats vs. combination of people, technology and threat intelligence

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…

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