Software Vulnerabilities Create Internal Data Security Problems for 39% of Companies
Nov 27, 2013 (Wed): Vulnerabilities in software regularly used by employees at work are the leading cause of internal cyber-security incidents in business. This was one of the conclusions drawn by the Global Corporate IT Security Risks 2013 survey, a study conducted by B2B International in collaboration with Kaspersky Lab this spring. Vulnerabilities in legitimate software programs are a major source of corporate computer infections...
It’s All About Money – Online Financial Transactions Are Top Internet Concern
Nov 22, 2013 (Fri): According to a summer 2013 survey from B2B International and Kaspersky Lab, almost 98% of computer users enjoy the ease and convenience of shopping and banking on their PCs, Macs, tablets, and smartphones. That means just 2% of respondents say they never use their PCs or gadgets to pay for a film, a song, or a game; to book a train ticket or a flight; and to purchase items, pay other people, and organize their...
Kaspersky Lab Automatic Exploit Prevention Technology Blocks 4.2 Million Java Exploit Attacks in a Year
Nov 20, 2013 (Wed): Kaspersky Lab is proud to announce that its unique Automatic Exploit Prevention technology detected and blocked 4.2 million attacks via Java exploits between September 2012 and August 2013, protecting 2.25 million users of Kaspersky Lab solutions. This data was compiled as part of the “Java under attack – the evolution of exploits in 2012-2013” research conducted by the company. Cybercriminals use exploits (a...
Security Problems Turn a Third of Users Off Mobile Banking
Nov 19, 2013 (Tue): According to the Kaspersky Consumer Security Risks survey conducted by B2B International with Kaspersky Lab in the summer of 2013, almost one third of users do not feel safe making e-payments on their smartphones or tablets. They do not trust the reliability of mobile device protection when shopping or banking online. E-stores, e-payments and e-banking systems have made many financial tasks easier. You can pay your...
The kids aren’t alright – 18% of parents have lost out due to their children’s unmonitored computer use
Nov 7, 2013 (Thu): Children love the Internet – but sometimes that can come at a price. And often it’s mum and dad who end up footing the bill for their kids’ online blunders. Almost 1 in 5 parents have lost either money or important personal data due to their children unmonitored computer use, according to a summer 2013 survey carried out by B2B International and Kaspersky Lab. What exactly are your children up to? The question is...
Kaspersky Lab Patents Technology for Detecting Malware Hidden with Packers
Nov 1, 2013 (Sat): Kaspersky Lab announces that it has been granted a US patent on a system which helps to detect malware modified using packers or encryptors which have not previously been identified by researchers. The technology is already integrated into the company’s key security solutions for home and corporate users. Packers and encryptors (which can be regarded as a type of packers) create a container file which includes a...
Kaspersky Lab Launches Free App for Secure Web Browsing on iPhone And iPad
Oct 24, 2013 (Thu): Kaspersky Lab is pleased to announce the release of a new free app to ensure users are safe while surfing the web on their iPhone and iPad devices. The new Kaspersky Safe Browser for iOS is now available from the Apple App Store. Like any Internet user, iPhone and iPad owners can fall victim to cyber attacks which use social engineering techniques. The most widespread example of this is phishing, which tricks users...
Kaspersky Internet Security Gets VB100 Award in Virus Bulletin Comparative Test
Oct 17, 2013 (Thu): Kaspersky Lab announces that Kaspersky Internet Security successfully detected 100% of recent malware samples during Virus Bulletin’s VB100 comparative review in August. The security solution for home users was put through its paces by the authoritative publication on a machine running the 32-bit version of Windows 7 Professional SP1 Pro as part of an on-going program of tests under different operating systems....
56% of Users Value The Data Stored on Computer Much More Than Device Itself
Oct 16, 2013 (Wed): Most computer users regard the data they have on their machines as more important than the computer itself. In a summer 2013 survey carried out by B2B International and Kaspersky Lab, 56% regarded their photos and documents are more precious than even expensive hardware. However, in the event of a malware attack, more than 50% of users found they were unable to recover all of their data. What is more valuable: an...
Kaspersky Internet Security 2014 Passes External Test with Flying Colours
Oct 14, 2013 (Mon): Kaspersky Lab’s flagship product for home users, Kaspersky Internet Security 2014, blocked 100% of Internet attacks during the independent Whole Product Dynamic Real-World Protection Test carried out by respected research laboratory AV-Comparatives. The Whole Product Dynamic Real-World Protection Test is a regular monthly challenge. For the August edition AV-Comparatives selected 443 malicious samples, including...
