AZORult campaign targets VPN service to steal crypto-currency
The Trojan is one of the most commonly bought and sold stealers on Russian forums due to its wide range of capabilities.
DDOS attacks almost double in Q4 2019
There were several large-scale DDOS attacks, including ones against financial institutions in South Africa.
Lonely-hearts are criminals’ biggest target on Valentine’s Day
Romance scams rank number one for total reported financial losses across the globe, with popular dating apps often used as bait.
Billie Eilish malware attacks 15 000 SA users
Cyber criminals are exploiting Grammy Awards to spread malware hidden in music tracks or video clips, says Kaspersky.
Cyber attackers eye SA businesses
Cyber attacks rank as number six in the top 10 risks, according to Aon's 2019 Global Risk Management Survey.
Scammers exploit data leak fears
Kaspersky warns of a new fraud scheme designed to fool people into thinking they are owed compensation for personal data leaks.
Telcos unite in crackdown against SIM identity fraud
An increase in mobile number portability and SIM card swap fraud leaves local victims vulnerable to identity theft.
Kaspersky releases 2019 cyber threat statistics
Malware variety grew by 13.7% in 2019 due to Web skimmers.
Reductor malware hijacks HTTPS traffic
Kaspersky has discovered new malware that hijacks victims’ interactions with HTTPS Web pages.
Smart building systems come under attack
One in four computers controlling building automation systems were subject to a malicious attack in the first half of 2019.
Kaspersky updates decryption tool to combat ransomware duo
Kaspersky has updated its RakhniDecryptor tool to allow users to retrieve data without having to cough up.
Tarsus to distribute Kaspersky solutions
Tarsus Distribution has been appointed as a new distributor for Kaspersky’s product offerings in Southern Africa.