Islamabad : Google, Facebook, and Amazon are the most frequently targeted brands when it comes to phishing attacks, according to Kaspersky’s recent research among 25 popular global companies. Cybercriminals also heavily pursue the credentials and data of other brands, with the number of attacks increasing nearly 1.5 times year-on-year. In the first half of 2024,…
Islamabad : In the second quarter of 2024, Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) observed that, while some threat actors maintained their usual patterns, others have significantly updated their tools and broadened the scope of their activities. According to the company’s telemetry, there has been a surge in sophisticated cyberespionage campaigns targeting various sectors,…
Islamabad: The new study by Kaspersky ‘Excitement, Superstition and great Insecurity – How global Consumers engage with the Digital World’ discloses controversial views among users regarding the protection of their personal information. For instance, 47% of respondents in the META region consider covering the webcam of their digital devices maintains privacy. At the same time,…
Islamabad : Telecom, mass media, and construction development companies are the top cyberattack targets in the first half of 2024, reports Kaspersky. Telecoms faced the greatest number of incidents, likely due to attackers’ interest in sensitive data and trusted relationships exploitation. In turn, mass media are traditionally targeted during international conflicts, while construction development firms…
Islamabad : Amid rising concerns about Telegram’s security, the Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence team analyzed shadow Telegram channels. Their findings reveal a troubling trend: cybercriminals are increasingly using Telegram as a platform for the underground market activities. Cybercriminals actively operate channels and groups on Telegram dedicated to discussing fraud schemes, distributing leaked databases, and trading…
Islamabad : Phone numbers have evolved into essential identifiers, akin to personal IDs and crucial for logging into numerous online services ranging from social networks to banking apps. As such, control over these digits is pivotal, with their loss potentially leading to significant security issues for the owner. These numbers are so integrated into users’…
Islamabad : Kaspersky has uncovered a sophisticated evolution of phishingtechniques used by cybercriminals to bypass two-factor authentication (2FA), acrucial security measure designed to protect online accounts. Despite thewidespread adoption of two-factor authentication by many websites and itsmandatory implementation by numerous organizations, attackers have developedadvanced methods, combining phishing with automated OTP bots to deceive usersand gain…
Islamabad: Meta has collaborated with Ali Gul Pir – Pakistani content creator and comedian – to host a four-episode weekly podcast #CreatewithCare. It has been designed to foster candid conversations with the Facebook community about building connections for positive experiences and creating content thoughtfully. The last episode of the podcast was recorded live at a…
Islamabad : Public Wi-Fi is quite popular at cafes, airports, or abroad during vacations or business trips. Despite the convenience and perceived necessity of staying connected, these common situations require vigilance to ensure the safety and protection of personal data. It’s important to be aware of security considerations when connecting to these unrestricted networks. Sometimes,…
Islamabad : Today, public-facing applications play a pivotal role in enabling businesses to interact with customers, partners, and stakeholders. These applications, ranging from websites to APIs and web services, serve as the digital storefronts of organizations, providing essential services and information to users worldwide. But in its latest Incident Response report, Kaspersky found that public-facing…
