Kaspersky exposes advanced phishing techniquesto bypass two-factor authentication

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…

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Trusted VPN can help avoid data breach while using Public Wifi: Kaspersky

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,…

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23% of businesses consider information protection a significant challenge: Report

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…

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Kaspersky reports phishing attacks grow by 40% in 2023

Kaspersky reports phishing attacks grow by 40% in 2023

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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