Kaspersky Security Bulletin 2019. Advanced threat predictions for 2020

This is what we think might happen in the coming months, based on the knowledge of experts in this field and our observation of APT attacks – since APT threat actors have historically been the center of innovation. Continue reading Kaspersky Security Bulletin 2019. Advanced threat predictions for 2020

The cake is a lie! Uncovering the secret world of malware-like cheats in video games

It’s been a long journey since the early days of cheats development, and we can currently encounter them demonstrating malware-like behavior, using anti-detection techniques and evasion features that rival rootkits and implants found in advanced persistent threats. Continue reading The cake is a lie! Uncovering the secret world of malware-like cheats in video games

Is Security the Price of Convenience in Supply Chain Payments?

As digital payment options diversify, it’s becoming more difficult for supply chain businesses to cover all the bases and provide secure and convenient facility for their customers. Breaches of corporate payment data are on the rise. In 2018, a study … Continue reading Is Security the Price of Convenience in Supply Chain Payments?

Financial Cyberthreats in 2018

The presented report continues the series of Kaspersky Lab reports that provide an overview of how the financial threat landscape has evolved over the years. It covers the common phishing threats that users encounter, along with Windows-based and Android-based financial malware. Continue reading Financial Cyberthreats in 2018

Black Friday alert

According to our data, 14 malware families are targeting e-commerce brands to steal from victims. They are all banking Trojans. Detections of their e-commerce-related activity has increased steadily over the last few years, from 6.6 million in 2015 to an estimated 12.3 million by the end of 2018. Continue reading Black Friday alert

PSD2: How Will the Final RTS Requirements Impact You? [Update]

On November 27, 2017, the European Commission published its final Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) on Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) and Common and Secure Communication (CSC) under PSD2. With the release of the final PSD2 RTS requiremen… Continue reading PSD2: How Will the Final RTS Requirements Impact You? [Update]

PSD2: How Will the Final RTS Requirements Impact You?

On November 27, 2017, the European Commission published its final Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) on Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) and Common and Secure Communication (CSC) under PSD2. With the release of the final PSD2 RTS requirements, b… Continue reading PSD2: How Will the Final RTS Requirements Impact You?

Kaspersky Lab – Beyond Black Friday Threat Report, November 2017

This time of year is an ideal hunting ground for hackers, phishers and malware spreaders; disguising their attacks as offers too good to refuse, a concerned security message from your bank requiring urgent attention, a special rate discount from your credit card service, and more. Continue reading Kaspersky Lab – Beyond Black Friday Threat Report, November 2017

Threat Predictions for Financial Services and Fraud in 2018

2018 will be a year of innovation in financial services as the pace of change in this space continues to accelerate. As more channels and new financial service offerings emerge, threats will diversify. Financial services will need to focus on omni-channel fraud prevention to successfully identify more fraud crossing from online accounts to newer channels. Continue reading Threat Predictions for Financial Services and Fraud in 2018