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Scammers already targeting people with iPhone 13 offers

Cybersecurity company Kaspersky has warned consumers to be on the lookout for scammers that attempt to sell them Apple products and iPhone 13 offers….

South Africa suffers most malware attacks on continent – Kaspersky

Research from cybersecurity company Kasperky has shown that South Africa suffers the most malware attacks of any country in Africa. Published on 19 August,…

Fake Windows 11 installers target users with malware

Cybersecurity company Kaspersky has issued a warning for users to be on the lookout for fake Windows 11 installer files on the internet. On…

68% of South Africans have encountered online scammers in past year

A survey by Kaspersky has showed that 68% of South African respondents and their loved ones have encountered online scammers in the last year….

WhatsApp most popular messaging app for phishing scams – research

New research from cybersecurity company Kaspersky showed WhatsApp is the most popular messaging app for phishing scams. The company published the research on 13…

14% of South Africans are still running Windows 7 – Kaspersky

Despite support for it ending last year, a portion of South African PC users are still running Windows 7 OS on their devices, according…

Oscars: Scammers using nominated films to lure victims

In the leadup to the 93rd Academy Awards, Kaspersky has found malicious sites using Oscar-nominated films to lure potential victims. According to the cybersecurity…

42% of South Africans pay ransomware demands – study

A new study conducted by Kaspersky shows that 42% of South Africans hit with ransomware paid up to get their data back. Ransomware is…

1 in 5 South Africans give apps access to webcams, microphones – survey

One in five South Africans give apps access to their microphones and webcams. That is the finding of a study conducted by cybersecurity company…

Kaspersky launches tool to help detect stalkerware

Kaspersky has developed an open-source tool to help users fight the growing threat of stalkerware, with the launch of a tool named TinyCheck. It…

Remote work: Most SA employees don’t want to return to pre-pandemic work models

Research by Kaspersky has found that most South African employees don’t want to return to traditional pre-pandemic work routines and schedules, even after the…

Kaspersky finds risky password trends in South Africa

A recent study by Kaspersky has found that South Africans are jeopardising their online accounts with risky password habits. Kaspersky’s Global Privacy Report 2020…

Mobile malware attacks decreased in South Africa in 2019 – report

Mobile malware attacks decreased in South Africa in 2019 when compared to 2018, according to a new report by Kaspersky. The security firm noted…

CamScanner installs malware to your Android smartphone, security firm warns

It’s easy enough to avoid installing dodgy apps on the Google Play Store, but what if one of those apps turns out being one…

It’s 2018, and fake Facebook sites are still fooling people online

People are still falling for fake sites pretending to be Facebook, research from Kaspersky Labs suggests. In 2018 thus far, the Russian security company…

‘Skygofree’ spyware can steal your Android’s WhatsApp data

Gone are the days when the scariest digital security vulnerabilities were found on Microsoft Windows. This week, Kaspersky has alerted the world to an…

Kaspersky: manufacturing industry sees most cyber attacks in H1 2017

Cybersecurity has been at the forefront of conversation for companies and individuals this year, especially in the wake of the Equifax hack, the Deloitte…

Kaspersky launches perfume to, uh, combat cyber attacks

We’re just as confused as you are. Kaspersky Labs — best known to the average human as the virus protection you have to pay…

South African travellers connect to unsecured WiFi at any cost – study

A new study by Kaspersky has found that many South African travellers connect to unsecured WiFi networks in no time flat, shedding light on their…

And the most virused phone is…

When it comes to making sure your desktop is safe from viruses you have a couple of options: Load it up to the hilt…

US ‘War on Terror’ mirrors ‘Die Hard’ as aircraft drones struck by mystery virus

Wired recently reported that a virus had infected ground control stations of US unmanned autonomous vehicles, more commonly known as unmanned drones. What this…

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