Islamabad : Kaspersky experts conducted a large-scale study on the resistance of 193M English passwords, compromised by infostealers and available on the darknet, to brute force and smart guessing attacks. According to the research results, 45% of all analyzed passwords which is almost 87M could be guessed by scammers within a minute. Only 23% (44M)…
Islamabad : Kaspersky has identified numerous flaws in the hybrid biometric terminal produced by International Chinese manufacturer ZKTeco. By adding random user data to the database or using a fake QR code, a nefarious actor can easily bypass the verification process and gain unauthorized access. Attackers can also steal and leak biometric data, remotely manipulate…
Islamabad : According to a new Kaspersky survey, over one-third (39%) of geographically distributed companies identify building and maintaining a cohesive IT infrastructure across multiple sites as their primary concern. At the same time, 23% of businesses consider ensuring comprehensive information protection of all their offices most significant challenge.The recent Kaspersky’s report ‘Managing geographically distributed…
Islamabad : Kaspersky experts looked into the recent threats using as a bite the mention of gaming and toy brands popular among kids like Minecraft, Roblox, LEGO, Disney, and more. As a result of research based on chosen key words, it was found out that the number of attack attempts grew up by 35% in…
Islamabad: Kaspersky has released its annual Financial Threats Report for 2023, offering a detailed analysis of the evolving financial cyberthreat landscape. The report reveals significant increases in mobile banking malware and cryptocurrency-related phishing, signaling growing threats to digital financial assets.The previous 12 months has witnessed a substantial rise in the number of users encountering mobile…
Islamabad : The frequency of high-severity incidents with direct human involvement exceeded two per day in 2023, according to the Kaspersky Managed Detection and Response (MDR) team. In the latest MDR Analyst Report, they observed this trend across all industries with financial, IT, government, and industrial sectors at the top of the list.According to the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
