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- 20 Nov 2022
Top-Five Schemes Cybercriminals are Running Amid the Biggest Sport Event - Kaspersky
The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is the most awaited sports event of 2022 for football fans and kicks off on November 20. As well as exciting hundreds of millions of fans worldwide, it’s also attracted…
- 2 Mar 2023
7 Percent of Internet Users Encountered Phishing Attacks in Nigeria in 2022
Kaspersky’s anti-phishing system prevented more than 500 million attempts at accessing fraudulent websites globally in 2022. This is twice more compared to 2021 figures. In Africa, 8.7% of…
- 11 Apr 2023
Cryptocurrency Phishing Grows by 40Per Cent in One Year - Report
Kaspersky’s anti-phishing systems have prevented 5 million cryptocurrency-related phishing attacks in 2022, increasing by 40% compared to the previous year. Conversely, there was a decrease in the…
- 14 Jul 2023
Kaspersky Reports Intensified Scamming Activity Surrounding the New Popular Social Network
Just one week after its launch on July 5, Threads, the new microblogging app from Meta, has already amassed an impressive 100 million sign-ups. However, as is often the case with popular trends,…
- 6 Oct 2023
How to Protect the Brand Name from Cyberthreats
According to the latest global Kaspersky spam and phishing report, pages impersonating delivery services in 2022 had the highest percentage of clicks on phishing links (27.38%). Online stores…
- 26 Aug 2024
Kaspersky Finds Users of Google, Facebook, and Amazon most Targeted for Credential Theft in 2024
Google, Facebook, and Amazon are the most frequently targeted brands when it comes to phishing attacks, according to Kaspersky’s recent research among 25 popular global companies. Cybercriminals also…
- 6 Sept 2024
Kaspersky Discloses Fraudulent Campaigns Targeting Students and Educators
As the international back-to-school season starts, Kaspersky's cybersecurity experts have detected a significant surge in fraudulent activities. Cybercriminals exploit academic topics, launching…
- 4 Oct 2024
Cybercriminals Using “Joker: Folie à Deux” Release to Scam Fans
Kaspersky has uncovered cybercriminals exploiting the hype surrounding “Joker: Folie à Deux” ahead of its worldwide cinema premiere, for online phishing scams. Fans eager to watch the new movie…
- 19 Dec 2024
Kaspersky Cybersecurity Experts Warn of Evolving Holiday Scams
With the holiday season here, it’s not only a time for magic and celebration but also a prime opportunity for fraudsters to exploit the festive rush for gifts and bargains. Amid the sparkle of…
- 10 Jan 2025
Cybersecurity Firm Warns of Phishing Threats Targeting Telegram Premium
Kaspersky has warned that fake Telegram Premium offers have been spreading globally, targeting users with phishing scams and malware disguised as alternative app versions. These attacks aim to steal…
- 20 Feb 2025
Kaspersky Reports Nearly 900m Phishing Attempts in 2024 as Cyber threats Increase
Kaspersky’s security solutions blocked over 893 million phishing attempts in 2024 – a 26% increase from 2023, when the total stood at nearly 710 million. The surge in attempts (shown in the graph…
- 1 Apr 2025
Financial Cyberthreats Report Reveals 3.6Ttimes Surge in Mobile Banking Malware
As digital financial transactions continued to expand worldwide, cybercriminals shifted their focus toward mobile devices and crypto assets. According to Kaspersky’s new Financial Cyberthreats…