
Cyber Scams Target Tourists During Travel Season
As the summer travel season begins, tourists are increasingly becoming targets of cybercrime, with nearly 270,000 attempted attacks recorded by Kaspersky solutions in 2025.
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As the summer travel season begins, tourists are increasingly becoming targets of cybercrime, with nearly 270,000 attempted attacks recorded by Kaspersky solutions in 2025.

A former high-ranking employee of Moscow-based cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab has been arrested in Boston on hacking charges, identified as a Russian cyber-spy.

Kaspersky Labs GmbH has registered as an 'essential entity' under the EU NIS 2 Directive, aligning with German law to strengthen cybersecurity across 18 critical sectors.
Natalya Kasperskaya, co-founder of Kaspersky Lab, stated that the FSB unit overseeing internet blocking in Russia has 'no idea' how networks work, following a meeting on VPN service bans.
Kaspersky reports that Sri Lanka is projected to experience nearly 15 million local malware attacks in 2025, highlighting significant cybersecurity challenges.

ISLAMABAD: The number of Trojan banker attacks on Android smartphones increased by 56 per cent in 2025 compared to the previous year, 2024. The claim was made by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky in a report titled “Mobile Malware Evolution.” This type of malware is designed to steal user credentials for online banking, e-payment services and credit card systems. Cybercriminals commonly distribute Trojan bankers through messaging apps as well as malicious webpages. The number of new Trojan banker ...

Data from Kaspersky indicates that nearly half of all emails received in 2025, specifically 44.99% of global internet traffic, consisted of spam, highlighting the persistent issue of unwanted and potentially harmful messages.

A new Kaspersky survey indicates that while nearly eight out of ten users regularly clear browsing history and device data, only 36% consistently update their passwords, highlighting a gap in effective cybersecurity practices.
Denis Obrezko, who pleaded not guilty to computer crimes in Boston, is alleged to have worked for Moscow-based antivirus firm Kaspersky Lab in the years preceding his alleged cyber crimes.

New reports highlight dangerous WhatsApp scams, including fake job offers and trading schemes, which have caused an average loss of €770 per user in Italy, according to Kaspersky. Italian cybersecurity authorities have issued warnings about these common fraudulent attempts.

Kaspersky Threat Research has discovered 26 malicious applications mimicking legitimate crypto wallets on the Apple App Store, which redirect users to phishing pages upon opening.

Overall, Kaspersky security tools blocked more than 4 million online attack attempts on users in Nigeria in 2025. The post Kaspersky warns Nigerians: Malware aiming to steal your data on the rise appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Marrakech – Kaspersky partnered with INTERPOL to protect the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) from a range of digital threats targeting the tournament, its spectators, and Morocco as the host…
According to Kaspersky, malicious email attacks saw a 15% increase in 2025, highlighting a growing threat in cybersecurity.

Documents and a former colleague indicate that Denis Obrezko, an alleged Russian cyber spy, worked as a senior specialist for cybersecurity firm Kaspersky between 2017 and 2019.

A new global survey by Kaspersky indicates that more than 1 in 2 internet users have faced online scams within the last year, highlighting the pervasive nature of digital threats.

Kaspersky experts have released a practical, minute-by-minute action plan for individuals who discover their phone is missing. The guide outlines five key steps to take immediately after realizing a phone is lost.
Kaspersky reported detecting 14 million local malware incidents in Sri Lanka in 2025. This highlights a significant cybersecurity challenge facing the nation.
Sri Lanka climbs to 20th in global web-borne cyber threats in 2025- Kaspersky Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

According to data recorded by Kaspersky, almost every second email we received in 2025 was spam.