Biometric data processing and storage system threats

In this report, we will discuss the numerous information security issues affecting biometric authentication systems and present the results of our own research, to provide additional information for a more objective evaluation of risks associated with using existing biometric authentication system implementations. Continue reading Biometric data processing and storage system threats

IT threat evolution Q3 2019. Statistics

Kaspersky solutions blocked 989,432,403 attacks launched from online resources in 203 countries across the globe; 560,025,316 unique URLs were recognized as malicious by Web Anti-Virus components. Continue reading IT threat evolution Q3 2019. Statistics

IT threat evolution Q3 2019

Mobile espionage targeting the Middle East, new FinSpy iOS and Android implants, Dtrack banking malware and other security news Continue reading IT threat evolution Q3 2019

IT threat evolution Q2 2019. Statistics

Kaspersky solutions blocked 717,057,912 attacks launched from online resources in 203 countries across the globe, 217,843,293 unique URLs triggered Web Anti-Virus components. Continue reading IT threat evolution Q2 2019. Statistics

IT threat evolution Q1 2019. Statistics

In Q1 2019, Kaspersky Lab solutions blocked attempts to launch one or more types of malware designed to steal money from bank accounts on the computers of 243,604 users and detected attacks using miners on the computers of 1,197,066 users. Continue reading IT threat evolution Q1 2019. Statistics

IT threat evolution Q1 2019

Zebrocy and GreyEnergy, four zero-day vulnerabilities in Windows, attacks on cryptocurrency exchanges, a very old bug in WinRAR, attacks on smart devices and other events of the first quarter of 2019. Continue reading IT threat evolution Q1 2019

Bots and botnets in 2018

Due to the wide media coverage botnets activities have become largely associated with DDoS attacks. Yet this is merely the tip of the iceberg, and botnets are used widely not only to carry out DDoS attacks, but to steal various user information. Continue reading Bots and botnets in 2018

Mobile malware evolution 2018

Users of mobile devices in 2018 faced what could be the strongest cybercriminal onslaught ever seen. Over the course of the year, we observed both new mobile device infection techniques and a step-up in the use of tried-and-tested distribution schemes (for example, SMS spam). Continue reading Mobile malware evolution 2018