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Islamabad : In today’s connected world, small businesses are increasingly being targeted by cyber attacks. With limited resources and expertise, these businesses often struggle to defend against sophisticated threats. However, by implementing robust password protection measures, small businesses can significantly improve their security posture and protect their sensitive data. On World Password Day, Kaspersky reveals…

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Kaspersky new flagship product line for business powered by AI capabilities

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Islamabad : Kaspersky Introduces its new flagship product line ‘Kaspersky Next’ combining robust endpoint protection with the transparency and speed of EDR (Endpoint Detection andResponse) alongside the visibility and powerful tools of XDR (ExtendedDetection and Response). Customers can now choose one of three product tiers tailored to their business requirements, the complexity of their IT…

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UNDP launches Pakistan National Human Development Report 2023/2024

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ISLAMABAD: For the first time in Pakistan, the Digital Development Index (DDI) has entered the digital development category with an average of 0.205 in the Pakistan National Human Development Report (NHDR), which measures the progress of digital development in Pakistan’s provinces and districts. 2023/2024 ‘Digitalisation for Growth: Access, Adopt, Expect, Accelerate’ launched today. The report…

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Lumma infostealer has become another major concern for data security

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Islamabad: As the malware development market continues to flourish with new stealers such as Lumma, for the last three years Redline still remains the dominant data-stealing malware used by cybercriminals. As per the latest finding of Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence, 55% of devices targeted by password-stealer attacks in 2023 have been infected with the Redline…

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Compromised accounts of pk domain in Pakistan reached 2.4million: Report

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Islamabad: Nearly 10 million devices fell victim to data-stealing malware in 2023, Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence has revealed, drawing from insights gathered from infostealer malware log files traded on underground markets. According to Kaspersky’s data, 443,000 websites worldwide have experienced compromised credentials in the past 5 years. The .com domain leads in compromised accounts with…

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Kaspersky warns of Android malwares capable of jeopardizing user privacy and security

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Three new dangerous Android malware variants have been analyzed by Kaspersky researchers. The Tambir, Dwphon, and Gigabud malicious programs exhibit diverse features, ranging from downloading other programs and credential theft to bypassing two-factor authentication and screen recording, jeopardizing user privacy and security. In 2023, Kaspersky solutions blocked nearly 33.8 million attacks on mobile devices from…

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Pakistan’s historic lunar mission with china’s chang’e 6

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Faculty and students of the Institute of Space Technology (IST) in collaboration with Pakistan’s National Space Agency SUPARCO, Asia Pacific Space Cooperation Organization (APSCO) and China’s Shanghai Jio Tong University have successfully designed and developed a Lunar Cubesat named ICUBE-Qamar. The ICUBE-Qamar mission carries two optical cameras for imaging the lunar surface. After successful qualification…

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Kaspersky reports phishing attacks grow by 40% in 2023

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Over 709 million attempts to access phishing and scam websites in 2023, have been thwarted by Kaspersky’s anti-phishing system, marking a 40% increase compared to the previous year’s figures. Messaging apps, artificial intelligence platforms, social media services, and cryptocurrency exchanges were among the pathways most frequently exploited by threat actors to scam users. Kaspersky’s annual…

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International Women Day: Kaspersky warns of cyberthreats targeting women

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Ahead of International Women’s Day, Kaspersky experts have conducted research and found malware-infected websites and phishing pages mainly targeting women – including community sites, forums with advice articles, online stores selling clothes or cosmetics for females, and more. Some of the web pages were originally legitimate resources, later hacked by cybercriminals to spread malware. Kaspersky…

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30% surge in Targeted ransomware groups

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Islamabad: Targeted ransomware groups have grown in numbers and are notorious for attacking governments, specific high-profile organizations, or selective group of people within an organization. An in-depth research by Kaspersky experts shows a surge in the number of targeted ransomware groups globally by 30% from 2022 to 2023. In parallel to this increase, the number…