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Kremlin slams US ban on cybersecurity firm Kaspersky
The Kremlin on Friday criticised the US decision to ban Moscow's cybersecurity firm Kaspersky over security concerns as creating "unfair competition" from American companies. "Kaspersky Lab is a company which is very, very competitive on the international level," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
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US slaps sanctions on leaders of Russia software firm Kaspersky Lab
US imposes sanctions on Kaspersky Lab leaders, bans antivirus sales, citing national security risks and Russian government control.
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Kremlin slams US ban on cybersecurity firm Kaspersky
The Kremlin on Friday criticised the US decision to ban Moscow's cybersecurity firm Kaspersky over security concerns as creating "unfair competition" from American companies. "Kaspersky Lab is a company which is very, very competitive on the international level," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
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Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky denies it's a hazard after the US Commerce Dept bans its software
The Moscow-based company - whose CEO Eugene Kaspersky is Russian - said in a statement that the Commerce Department's decision would not affect its ability to sell and promote its cyber security products and training in the U.S. Kaspersky said the government had based its decision on the "geopolitical climate and theoretical concerns" rather than independently verifying if there was a risk.
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Biden bans US sales of Kaspersky software over Russia ties
The United States on Thursday banned Russia-based cybersecurity firm Kaspersky from providing its popular anti-virus products in the country, the US Commerce Department announced. "Kaspersky will generally no longer be able to, among other activities, sell its software within the United States or provide updates to software already in use," the Commerce Department said in a statement announcing the action, which it said is the first of its kind. da/des
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Number of devices hit by data-stealing malware rises over 600% in three years: Kaspersky
According to Kaspersky, 443,000 websites worldwide have experienced compromised credentials in the past five years. The .com (dot com) domain led the list of compromised accounts, followed by Brazil (.br), India (.in), Colombia (.co), and Vietnam (.vn).
Kaspersky says blocked over 74 million local threats in India last year
Kaspersky reports 34% of Indian users targeted by local threats in 2023. IDC highlights cybersecurity challenges for enterprises, leading to increased interest in outsourcing security. Jaydeep Singh urges improved cybersecurity amidst the evolving threat landscape in India.
AI apps, smart homes raise cybersecurity threats for kids: Report
The report, by global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky, noted that children are more likely to use AI tools that, so far, are not ready to provide the necessary level of cybersecurity and age-appropriate content.
Security violations by employees as harmful as hacking: Report
Employee violations of an organisation's information security policies are as dangerous as external hacker attacks, a report warned on Friday.
Canada bans WeChat, Kaspersky applications on government devices
The Canadian government said the decision was taken to ensure that government networks and data remain secure and protected and are in line with the approach of its international partners
Hackers exploit Israeli-Hamas war via fake donation emails, web links
Experts observed a surge in scam emails written in English, falsely seeking donations for those affected by the conflict. The company's security solutions detected more than 540 such emails.
This malware steals social media credentials under ChatGPT app disguise
According to cybersecurity firm Kaspersky, cybercriminals are distributing the malware via Facebook communities, offering a fake desktop version of ChatGPT.
80% of Indian firms face cyber attacks due to miscommunication in IT security
More than half of top-tier managers in India admit that a miscommunication with the IT department or IT security team has resulted in at least one cybersecurity incident in their firms.
Microsoft warns users about two Exchange zero-day bugs exploited by attackers
Due to two connected "zero-day" vulnerabilities, Microsoft email users are in danger of attack. The tech giant acknowledged that only a small number of targeted individuals had exploited these vulnerabilities but added that it was working to find solutions.
Experts caution Samsung, Huawei, and Google phone users. Here's why
Users of Samsung, Huawei, and Google phones have been sent a dire warning and instructed to remove several popular applications that may contain harmful malware.
Dialling for 5G: When more may not be merrier
Cybersecurity experts believe enterprises, governments, and consumers will have to up the ante to keep data safe once 5G kicks in.
4 in 10 smartphones are vulnerable to cyber attacks. Here's how to protect your device
Like personal computers, phones can be compromised by malware.
US warned firms about Russia's Kaspersky software day after invasion
President Joe Biden said last week that sanctions imposed on Russia for its Feb. 24 attack on Ukraine could result in a backlash, including cyber disruptions, but the White House did not offer specifics.
US FCC adds Russia's Kaspersky, China telecom firms to national security threat list
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr said the new designations "will help secure our networks from threats posed by Chinese and Russian state-backed entities seeking to engage in espionage and otherwise harm America's interests."
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