Woburn, MA – May 31, 2024 – A new Kaspersky Safe Kids study has revealed the trendiest online searches among children. The study found that SSundee, Aphmau and KreekCraft maintained their positions as the most popular children’s gaming bloggers worldwide. The biggest meme craze was found to be Gegagedigedagedago. Unexpectedly, BTS lost its position as the…
Woburn, MA – February 29, 2024 — A recent Kaspersky study has revealed that more than 50% of companies have implemented Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) in their businesses’ infrastructures. Additionally, 33% are planning to adopt these interconnected technologies within two years. As a result, business owners must ensure they have the right…
Woburn, MA – February 27, 2024 – Vulnerabilities in a popular smart toy robot could make children into targets for cybercriminals, Kaspersky researchers have discovered. The weaknesses could enable hackers to take control of the toy’s system and misuse it to secretly communicate with kids through video chat without parental consent. The risks associated with the robot…
Woburn, MA – February 15, 2024 — Kaspersky today introduces a major update to its United partner program. As the number of global partners increases, Kaspersky has defined four new specified approaches for those selling, deploying, providing managed services or building solutions with Kaspersky products. To drive this new approach, the partner program, benefits, and motivation…
Woburn, MA – February 8, 2024 — A new sophisticated banking Trojan that steals sensitive financial information and introduces advanced tactics to avoid detection has been discovered by Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT). Dubbed ‘Coyote,’ this malware relies on the Squirrel installer for distribution, its name drawing inspiration from coyotes, the natural predators of…
Woburn, MA – January 19, 2024 – Today Kaspersky experts shared a list of the top cybersecurity trends parents should be aware of this year, and provided tips on how to safeguard children’s online activities. With most children able to access or own a smartphone or tablet, the age at which they begin their acquaintance with…
Woburn, MA – January 11, 2024 – Kaspersky has released a new survey report showing that 72 percent of drivers are uncomfortable with the idea of automakers sharing their data with third parties. The report, “Is my car spying on me?” captures drivers’ thoughts about automakers’ use of personal data gleaned from connected cars. Eighty-seven percent of survey…
Woburn, MA – January 4, 2024 – Gamers are voracious shoppers at sales events, a recent Kaspersky study has revealed. The research found that 71% of gamers buy as many listed items as possible during the holiday shopping season and 74% consider holiday sales events a crucial opportunity. Unsurprisingly, the most dedicated ones are ready to wait for…
Woburn, MA — December 27, 2023 — Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analyses Team (GReAT) has unveiled a previously unknown hardware feature in Apple iPhones, pivotal to the recent Operation Triangulation campaign. The team presented this discovery at the 37th Chaos Communication Congress in Hamburg. The researchers discovered a vulnerability in Apple System on a chip, or SoC,…
Woburn, MA – December 4, 2023 – Kaspersky’s detection systems discovered an average of 411,000 malicious files per day in 2023, an increase of nearly 3 percent compared to the previous year. Leading the way was a 53 percent surge in attacks involving malicious Microsoft Office and other types of documents. Attackers leaned toward more dangerous tactics, such…
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