Kaspersky is a cybersecurity software provider whose endpoint tools and security advisories shape how organizations detect and respond to attacks.
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Kaspersky is a cybersecurity vendor whose software protects endpoints and servers through malware detection, behavioral monitoring, web and application controls, and centralized administration. Its threat-intelligence research and detection content are also used to identify campaigns, indicators of compromise, and malicious files. News under this tag commonly concerns product vulnerabilities, detection capabilities, advisories, and the handling of customer or threat data.
Deployments matter because endpoint agents operate with extensive privileges and inspect files, processes, network traffic, and sometimes sensitive content. A flaw in an agent, management console, update mechanism, or communication channel could therefore enable local or remote compromise, depending on exposure and configuration; administrators should track vendor advisories, patch promptly, and restrict management access. Organizations must also assess telemetry collection, data residency, and applicable procurement or regulatory restrictions before deployment. During an investigation, Kaspersky detections can provide useful evidence, but analysts should validate alerts and preserve independent forensic data rather than treating a single product verdict as definitive.
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Bitsight found that 40% of US organizations who used Kaspersky products before the government ban came into effect still appear to be using them
Updated Mandrake samples, identified by Kaspersky, displayed enhanced obfuscation and evasion tactics
Russian AV-maker Kaspersky is set to shutter its US operations from Saturday
Kaspersky “poses an undue or unacceptable risk to national security,” according to the US Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security
A series of vulnerabilities could enable an attacker to bypass the Chinese manufacturer’s biometric access systems
A new report from Kaspersky also shows that 46% of businesses experience network problems between one and three times a month
The scheme was uncovered by Kaspersky and has been operational since November 2023
Kaspersky also uncovered the use of the SessionGopher script to extract saved passwords
Kaspersky said cybercriminals harvested 50.9 login credentials per infected device in 2023
Kaspersky's findings revealed phishing pages posing as vendors, enticing users with discounts
Kaspersky said access control weaknesses and failures in data protection accounted for 70% of all flaws
Kaspersky reported a 231% surge in compromised accounts from 4.7 million in 2021 to 15.5 million in 2023
Kaspersky said that in 2023, the number of mobile attacks soared to nearly 33.8 million
Kaspersky explained the fraudulent emails prompted recipients to enable two-factor authentication
Kaspersky’s recent report said the shortage is particularly acute in Europe, Russia and Latin America
Kaspersky said cybercriminals are exploring schemes to implement ChatGPT in malware development
Kaspersky said the malware targeted macOS Ventura 13.6 and newer versions
Kaspersky also noted smart home device popularity and malicious apps as threats to children in 2024
Kaspersky experts developed the tool after analyzing Shutdown.log, a file retaining reboot information
Security measures top Kaspersky’s annual digital resolutions survey