COVID-19: SA networks face 10-fold increase in attacks
Kaspersky warns of a sharp increase in cyber attacks in South Africa over just one week in March.
Stalkerware reads messaging apps, unlocks monitored devices
MonitorMinor is one of the most dangerous spying apps for Android, warns Kaspersky.
Ransomware attacks change tack
Instead of making files unrecoverable, bad actors threaten to publish data that they have stolen from their victim, says Kaspersky.
Kaspersky, Arctic Security to deliver tailored threat intelligence
The partnership gives joint customers access to Kaspersky Threat Data feeds through the Arctic Hub platform.
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.