Kaspersky Reveals TriangleDB Spyware Implant in Operation Triangulation Campaign Targeting iOS Devices
Kaspersky researchers provide in-depth analysis of the TriangleDB spyware implant used in the Operation Triangulation campaign, targeting iOS devices via iMessage. The implant operates in device memory, ensuring stealth and erasing evidence upon reboot, necessitating reinfection for continued surveillance. KUALA LUMPUR, 27 Jun 2023 – Kaspersky, a leading global cybersecurity company, has unveiled crucial insights into the...
Malaysia Takes Legal Action Against Meta Platforms Over Failure to Remove Provocative Posts
Malaysia has announced its decision to pursue legal action against Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, for its failure to remove “undesirable” posts from its platform. The government aims to address provocative content related to race and religion, which has caused ethnic tensions in the country. KUALA LUMPUR, 23 June 2023 – The Malaysian government today announced its intention to pursue legal action...
Kaspersky Study Reveals Ransomware as the Dominant Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) in the Past Seven Years
A recent study by the Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence team reveals that ransomware is the most prevalent form of Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) over the past seven years. The study, based on research of 97 malware families distributed on the dark web, highlights the popularity of ransomware, accounting for 58% of all MaaS families between 2015 and 2022. The study also uncovers the leasing of infostealers, botnets, loaders, and...
Microsoft Unveils Cyberattacks as Cause of Recent Service Outages, Assures No Customer Data Compromise
Microsoft has revealed that the service disruptions encountered earlier this month were a result of cyberattacks, although no evidence of customer data compromise has been found. The attacks, identified as distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) incidents, involved an increase in traffic against specific Microsoft services, causing temporary availability issues. While Microsoft is actively investigating the matter, the company has yet to...
Dato’ Dr Amirudin Visits Kaspersky’s Transparency Center to Strengthen Cybersecurity Collaboration
Dato’ Dr Amirudin and his delegation recently visited Kaspersky’s Transparency Center, where they conducted a thorough review of Kaspersky’s secure software development documentation, threat analysis capabilities, and data management practices. As part of Kaspersky’s Global Transparency Initiative (GTI), the Transparency Centers serve as trusted facilities for state agencies, regulators, and enterprise partners to...
Alphabet Inc Cautions Employees on Chatbot Usage, Prioritizing Data Security
Alphabet Inc, the parent company of Google, is cautioning employees about the use of chatbots, including its own Bard, while simultaneously promoting the program globally. The company is advising employees not to enter confidential information into AI chatbots due to the risk of data leakage. Alphabet has also alerted its engineers to avoid using computer code generated by chatbots. The precautions reflect the company’s desire...
Urgent Call for Action: Prime Minister Propels Cybersecurity Bill to Safeguard National Security
In an urgent call for action, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the Prime Minister, has emphasized the immediate need to draft a comprehensive cybersecurity bill to safeguard national security. The proposed legislation aims to provide a solid framework for the National Cyber Security Agency (Nacsa) under the National Security Council, granting it clear authority to monitor and enforce cybersecurity laws. In a statement released on Thursday...
Kaspersky Highlights the Need for Cyber Resilience in the Face of Increasingly Sophisticated Threats
In today’s digital-first era, digital businesses and hybrid work environments have become the norm, bringing with them increasingly sophisticated threat vectors. According to a recent IDC Analyst Brief sponsored by Kaspersky, over half (52.6%) of Asia/Pacific businesses prioritize transforming their networks to support a distributed workforce and hybrid cloud environments. However, the region has also witnessed a rise in...
Exploring Children’s Digital World: Top Trends, Cartoons, Games, and More!
A study conducted by Kaspersky Safe Kids has revealed the most popular children’s interests in the online world between May 2022 and April 2023. The analysis was based on anonymized data voluntarily provided by Kaspersky Safe Kids users, including search queries, popular Android applications, and website categories. The study found that Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir and MSA (previously My Story Animated) were the...
Sophos Recognized Again as a Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice for Network Firewalls
Sophos, a leading global provider of cybersecurity solutions, proudly announces its inclusion as a Customers’ Choice in Gartner’s Voice of the Customer for Network Firewalls report for May 2023. This recognition marks the second consecutive year that Sophos has received this esteemed accolade, with an impressive overall vendor rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 462 verified customer reviews as of March 31, 2023. Notably,...
