Newsletter: Nearly a quarter of online daters experience digital stalking

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A new survey, commissioned by Kaspersky of 21,000 people worldwide, reveals shocking data about the extent of digital abuse. 

• A third (34%) of respondents believe that Googling/checking social media accounts of a person you had started dating as a form of due diligence is acceptable and 41% admitted to doing so when they started dating someone
• Almost a quarter of respondents (23%) had experienced some form of online stalking from a person they were newly dating.
• Over 90% of respondents are willing to share passwords that could potentially allow their location to be accessed

According to the study – which interviewed 1,000 people in 21 countries around the world – online daters are keen to take steps to protect themselves in the quest for love. However, despite almost a quarter of respondents (23%) saying they had experienced some form of online stalking from a person they were newly dating, people are still vulnerable to an alarming rise in stalking and abuse this Valentine’s day from risks posed by location settings, data privacy and more broadly, oversharing. 

Newsletter: Experts offer 5 tips so the cyber Grinch won't steal your fun

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If you're among the revenge travelers this holiday season, by now you must have already booked your flights, prepped your travel wardrobe and gadgets and made all other arrangements as you head to your most-awaited destination. At the same time, you must be feeling a little antsy and worried about leaving the comfort and security of your home to see a new place. After all, this time of the year is when cybercriminals get their Grinch on. 

Newsletter: Phishing at work: Kaspersky explains fraud trends, how phishing campaign unfolds

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Phishing is a term regularly heard in the news. It’s cybercriminals’ go-to infiltration technique, because it’s simple, and because it works.

Newsletter: Overwhelmed security team? Here's how you can help them

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Feeling exhausted from monotonous tasks, becoming less focused at work, or feeling negative or cynical about one's job. These are symptoms of burnout and practically anyone in the workplace has already experienced this at some point in their life. In fact, it's so pervasive now that the World Health Organization (WHO) already classified it as an occupational phenomenon. 

Newsletter: Shop Safely This 2023: 5 signs your online transaction may be a scam

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The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way Filipinos do shopping. The lockdowns have brought about an increase in online shopping transactions. However, this has also brought about an increase in digital fraud. 

Newsletter: Malware that steals credentials and credit card details abuses the biggest new games

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In the first half of 2022, Kaspersky researchers detected increased activity of cybercriminals abusing gamers. The number of users attacked by malicious software, which gathers sensitive data and spreads under the guise of some of the most popular gaming titles, has increased by 13% compared to the first half of 2021. 

Newsletter: Here's How You Can Protect Yourself from Phishing Attacks

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Whenever you receive an SMS, chat message, or email from an unknown sender, be on guard. Protect yourself from phishing, smishing, and vishing scams and keep your personal details and your money safe. In case you’re not familiar with these scams, here are some important things to know so you won’t fall victim. 

Newsletter: Kaspersky unmasks active malicious campaigns targeting Android and iOS users in APAC

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Global cybersecurity company shares how to secure smartphones from “Anubis” mobile Trojan and the infamous “Roaming Mantis” campaign

Suguru Ishimaru, Senior Malware Researcher for Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) at Kaspersky

01 September 2022

With the continued uptick in the adoption of mobile banking in Asia Pacific (APAC), global cybersecurity company Kaspersky warns of more attacks against Android and iOS devices. Particularly, active monitoring shows the notorious Anubis Trojan now delivers a combination of mobile banking Trojan with ransomware functionalities to its target smartphones.

Newsletter: Data Safety first. Will developers help Google with this?

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Google has recently launched a new privacy section called Data Safety, and it now appears that another security section – App Permissions – is hidden from users. It seems that moving forward, Google will rely solely on developers and their responsible actions in relation to the Data Safety section. 

In light of the new rule, Kaspersky experts explore possible risks for users and how the situation will change in the future:

Complex environments are the second most prominent security concern following second year of pandemic, says Kaspersky

11/16/2021 10:27:33 PM

The cost of securing increasingly complex environments has soared to second place in the top challenges IT leaders say their businesses are facing in 2021, according to Kaspersky's ‘IT Security Economics’ report.

Do you have a Digital Ghost? Kaspersky exposes its potential harms

11/09/2021 05:35:41 PM

If you have been using the Internet to do any transaction of sorts, chances are you are considered to be an active digital ghost. How is that possible?

Kaspersky expert says 2019 witnessed the start of banking Trojan outbreak in APAC

10/23/2021 5:03:00PM

Kaspersky has discovered that a banking-related Trojan outbreak has almost coincided with the start of the on-going novel Coronavirus pandemic, a sudden health plague that totally-changed the landscape of the world today. 

Nearly 2 in 10 in APAC embrace digital payments —Kaspersky study

10/16/202112:45:34 AM

Is cash still the king in Asia Pacific? According to Kaspersky, it still is. 

42 percent of people say they would set dates with 'only vaccinated people' —report

07/17/2021 02:48:37 PM

About four in ten people (42 percent, to be exact) refer to only meet with someone in person who has antibodies or a vaccine certificate. That was according to the recent report commissioned by Kaspersky with Sapio in over 18,000 respondents from several countries around the globe.

Newsletter: New Kaspersky Password Manager: focus on convenience and enhanced password control

07/02/2021 08:11:43 AM

Author's Note: Kaspersky has recently released a revamped version of its password manager program. 

The New Kaspersky Password Manager boasts numerous improvements across its Windows, iOS, and Android platforms, including support for browsers, a more convenient user experience, and even scanning of documents.

Read more in the press release below:

25 percent of passwords stolen as per Kaspersky report

05/29/2021 01:41:05 PM

This past 6 May 2021 was called World Password Day. However, it is best that users should check their security codes regaurly as cybercriminals are continuously trying to gatecrash into your online accounts. 

Kaspersky advises local finance sector to improve threat intelligence

05/16/2021 01:40:45 PM

As digital money transactions soaring high during this ongoing pandemic period, the financial sectors need to take a critical look at their integrated security and improve their threat intelligence capabilities.

Cybersecurity company Kaspersky told the statement in their recent press release.

“For the large majority of cybercriminals, easy money is the prime motivator. And the financial sector is uniquely positioned to be a target of attacks regardless of season because it’s always where the money is. The growth of digital financial services in the Philippines, like in other parts of the region, is creating new and heightened risks for both service users and service providers. In this case, technology will be the game-changer,” said Yeo Siang Tiong, General Manager for Southeast Asia, Kaspersky.

Kaspersky unmasks spam phishing emails disguised as vaccination appointment forms

05/09/2021 08:54:01 PM

While the world has been waiting so bad for vaccines to come, warnings have been issued by global cybersecurity brands like Kasperksy in regards to that because scammers are constantly searching for new ways to steal users’ data. 

Kaspersky advises internet users following the malicious video tags mishap on social media

04/27/2021 11:48:30 PM

The date of 20 April 2021 has become an alarming one after a large number of social media users reported to have been tagged in malicious videos without their permission and by people whom they do not know. 

Kaspersky warns Filipino users of five most smartphone-attacking trojans recently

04/13/2021 08:58:11 PM

Kaspersky has urged Filipinos to be on the lookout against the five most prevalent malware targeting their smartphones and their data and money online.