Newsletter: Kaspersky Automated Security Awareness Platform expands its courses with three new cybersecurity topics

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Kaspersky is proud to announce the launch of three new specialized topics within its leading platform, the Kaspersky Automated Security Awareness Platform, aimed at improving employees’ cybersecurity skills. These new courses are designed to provide essential knowledge and practical skills to resist increasingly prevalent cyberthreats.

As the number of cyberattacks continues to grow, certain types are becoming ever more prevalent. Threat actors are increasingly targeting healthcare organizations, supply chains, and high-level business management in efforts to gain access to sensitive data and resources. For instance, according to the Kaspersky IT Security Economics report, supply chain resilience has emerged as a significant focus for IT security teams in 2023, with more businesses recognizing the need for greater oversight and control over their suppliers. Meanwhile, the healthcare industry is reportedly experiencing an average of 18 incidents per year, while the sector’s security maturity and funds remain low. 

Newsletter: Spoofing, ginagamit ng mga scammer para magpanggap na GCash

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Ikaw ba ay nakakatanggap ng text mula sa “GCash” na nang-eenganyo na pindutin ang nilalamang link nito?

Newsletter: Every third cyber incident was due to ransomware, Kaspersky reports

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Ahead of International Anti-Ransomware Day on May 12, Kaspersky's latest research reveals a concerning trend in the global cybersecurity landscape, with ransomware attacks accounting for every third cyber incident in 2023. The report sheds light on the escalating threat of targeted ransomware groups, which have seen a 30% increase globally compared to 2022, along with a 71% surge in known victims.

Kaspersky's research, covering 2022 and 2023, revealed a worrisome escalation in targeted ransomware groups. The data indicated a staggering 30% global increase in the number of these groups compared to 2022, accompanied by a 71% surge in known victims of their attacks. Unlike random assaults, these targeted groups set their sights on government agencies, prominent organizations, and specific individuals within enterprises. As cybercriminals continue to orchestrate sophisticated and extensive attacks, the threat to cybersecurity grows ever more pronounced.