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Remote bank id check smartphone face morphing identity fraud

MITRE flags deepfake KYC threat using face-swap tools

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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MITRE warns that cheap face-swap deepfakes can defeat banks' remote KYC checks, bypassing liveness tools to open fraudulent accounts.
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Kaspersky Endpoint Security achieves full marks in tampering test

Mon, 19th May 2025
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Kaspersky Endpoint Security has achieved 100% tamper protection in AV-Comparatives' April 2025 test, proving its unrivalled resilience on Windows 11 systems.
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Kaspersky warns AI-generated passwords expose users to attacks

Wed, 7th May 2025
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Kaspersky warns AI-generated passwords from ChatGPT, Llama, and DeepSeek often show predictable patterns, leaving users vulnerable to cyberattacks.
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Kaspersky study: 71% in Asia Pacific back Cyber Immunity

Fri, 2nd May 2025
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Seventy-one per cent of Asia Pacific cybersecurity experts back Cyber Immunity as an effective defence, says Kaspersky's study of 850 professionals.
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Kaspersky warns AI password generators lack true randomness

Thu, 1st May 2025
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Kaspersky warns against using AI tools like ChatGPT and Llama for passwords, citing weak randomness and vulnerabilities in generated passwords.
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Kaspersky report warns of rising cyber risks in digitalisation

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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Nearly 40% of global industrial firms, rising to 45% in APAC, cite cybersecurity as a major hurdle in the digitalisation of Operational Technology environments.
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AI & machine learning power new cyber threat defence tools

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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Kaspersky is integrating AI and machine learning into its EDR and XDR platforms to enhance cyber threat detection and automate incident response processes.
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Kaspersky named leader in 2025 SPARK Matrix for cyber threat intelligence

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Kaspersky is recognised as a Leader in the 2025 SPARK Matrix for Digital Threat Intelligence Management, praised for its advanced cyber threat intelligence services.
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Rise in phishing scams as SVG attachments target login data

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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email security
Kaspersky reveals a six-fold spike in phishing attacks via SVG image files in March 2025, targeting users with fake Google and Microsoft login pages.
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Kaspersky reports record revenue, USD $822m in 2024

Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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Kaspersky reported record revenues of USD $822 million for 2024, marking an 11% year-on-year increase, driven by strong B2B product sales.
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Kaspersky tops 2024 security tests with record 97% TOP3 rate

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Kaspersky topped 91 of 95 independent cybersecurity tests in 2024, with a 97% TOP3 finish rate, marking 12 years as industry leader globally.
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Kaspersky wins nine AV-TEST awards for cybersecurity excellence

Mon, 14th Apr 2025
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Kaspersky has achieved an impressive nine AV-TEST Best Awards for 2024, recognising its cybersecurity solutions for both businesses and consumers.
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New Netflix series 'Adolescence' sparks safety debate

Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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The new Netflix series Adolescence ignites debate on teen mental health and digital safety, exploring the perilous world of cyberbullying and online subcultures.
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Kaspersky discovers & patches zero-day Chrome flaw

Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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Kaspersky has uncovered and patched a critical zero-day vulnerability in Google Chrome, enabling attackers to bypass sandbox protections via malicious links.
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Kaspersky expands global training with new Partner Locator

Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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Kaspersky has enhanced its Partner Locator by adding Authorized Training Centers, boosting access for cybersecurity professionals to vital training worldwide.
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Cybercriminals shift focus to mobiles & cryptocurrencies

Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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A recent Kaspersky report reveals a staggering rise in mobile banking malware, with incidents soaring 3.6 times in 2024 amidst escalating phishing and crypto scams.
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Kaspersky awarded top 'Strategic Leader' in EPR tests

Thu, 27th Mar 2025
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Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert has been honoured as a 'Strategic Leader' for the third consecutive year in the 2024 AV-Comparatives test.
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Ransomware gang Fog publishes victim IPs on Dark Web

Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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Kaspersky has uncovered a new strategy from the Fog ransomware gang, which now exposes victim IP addresses on the Dark Web, increasing vulnerability to attacks.
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Advanced persistent threats rise by 74% in 2024 report

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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A recent Kaspersky report reveals a concerning 74% rise in advanced persistent threats within companies, affecting over 25% of organisations this year.
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Dark web leak: 2.3 million bank cards exposed online

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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Kaspersky has revealed that 2.3 million bank cards have been leaked on the dark web due to infostealer malware, highlighting the rising cybersecurity threat.