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Kaspersky finds growing number of parents experiencing ransomware attacks on children's schools

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
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WOBURN, Mass., Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Kaspersky released new survey data, revealing that 14% of American parents have experienced ransomware attacks on their children's K-12 schools while there child was a student, an increase from 9% last year. Among schools that paid a ransom to their attackers, parents reported that the average ransom was $887,360. In 2021, the average was just $375,311. The Ransomware Attacks on K-12 Schools report revealed a number of other findings related to parents' experiences with these incidents.

Key Points: 
  • The Ransomware Attacks on K-12 Schools report revealed a number of other findings related to parents' experiences with these incidents.
  • In October 2022, Kaspersky surveyed 2,000 parents of school-age children in the United States to find out about their experiences with ransomware attacks on schools.
  • According to the survey results, a growing number of schools are opting to pay a ransom to their attackers, in order to restore their systems.
  • Parents, students and teachers should protect their personal devices with a cybersecurity product, such as Kaspersky , which offers real-time malware protection that stops ransomware and other attacks.

AV-Comparatives Names Anti-Virus Consumer Product of The Year 2022

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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INNSBRUCK, Austria, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AV-Comparatives, a leading provider of independent antivirus testing and certification, has announced the winners of its 2022 consumer security product awards for Windows. A total of 17 consumer security products were subjected to rigorous investigation and testing for their ability to protect against real-world internet threats, identify recent malicious programs, defend against advanced targeted attacks, and provide protection without slowing down PCs.

Key Points: 
  • The independent security testing laboratory AV-Comparatives consistently tested 17 consumer security products during 2022 and named the Product of the Year.
  • "AV-Comparatives' 2022 Summary Report provides users with a comprehensive guide to the protection, performance and usability of the tested consumer products."
  • INNSBRUCK, Austria, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AV-Comparatives , a leading provider of independent antivirus testing and certification, has announced the winners of its 2022 consumer security product awards for Windows.
  • AV-Comparatives awards Bitdefender with Product of the Year Award, while Top-Rated Product Awards go to Avast, AVG and Kaspersky.

AV-Comparatives Names Anti-Virus Consumer Product of The Year 2022

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Approved, Kaspersky Lab, Microsoft Windows, Certification, AVG, Silver, Report, Pharmaceutical industry, Wool, Gold, Bitdefender

INNSBRUCK, Austria, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AV-Comparatives, a leading provider of independent antivirus testing and certification, has announced the winners of its 2022 consumer security product awards for Windows. A total of 17 consumer security products were subjected to rigorous investigation and testing for their ability to protect against real-world internet threats, identify recent malicious programs, defend against advanced targeted attacks, and provide protection without slowing down PCs.

Key Points: 
  • The independent security testing laboratory AV-Comparatives consistently tested 17 consumer security products during 2022 and named the Product of the Year.
  • "AV-Comparatives' 2022 Summary Report provides users with a comprehensive guide to the protection, performance and usability of the tested consumer products."
  • INNSBRUCK, Austria, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AV-Comparatives , a leading provider of independent antivirus testing and certification, has announced the winners of its 2022 consumer security product awards for Windows.
  • AV-Comparatives awards Bitdefender with Product of the Year Award, while Top-Rated Product Awards go to Avast, AVG and Kaspersky.

$33.7 Billion Worldwide Personal Identity Management Industry to 2027 - Featuring IBM, Broadcom, Microsoft and Oracle Among Others

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Friday, January 27, 2023
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The global personal identity management market size reached US$ 15.1 Billion in 2021.

Key Points: 
  • The global personal identity management market size reached US$ 15.1 Billion in 2021.
  • Personal identity management (PIM), refers to a process of securing and managing information and resources of an organization or an individual.
  • What are the key driving factors and challenges in the global personal identity management industry?
  • What is the structure of the global personal identity management industry and who are the key players?

Kaspersky named 2022 SPARK Matrix leader for Managed Security Services by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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The Quadrant Knowledge Solutions SPARK Matrix™ provides competitive analysis & ranking of the leading Managed Security Services vendors.

Key Points: 
  • The Quadrant Knowledge Solutions SPARK Matrix™ provides competitive analysis & ranking of the leading Managed Security Services vendors.
  • MIDDLETON, Mass., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Quadrant Knowledge Solutions announced today that it has named Kaspersky as a 2022 technology leader in the SPARK Matrix™ : Managed Security Services, 2022.
  • The Quadrant Knowledge Solutions SPARK Matrix™ includes a detailed analysis of the global market dynamics, major trends, vendor landscape, and competitive positioning.
  • "Kaspersky has received strong ratings across service excellence and customer impact and has been positioned as a leader in the SPARK Matrix™: Managed Security Services, 2022."

Kaspersky named 2022 SPARK Matrix leader for Managed Security Services by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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The Quadrant Knowledge Solutions SPARK Matrix™ provides competitive analysis & ranking of the leading Managed Security Services vendors.

Key Points: 
  • The Quadrant Knowledge Solutions SPARK Matrix™ provides competitive analysis & ranking of the leading Managed Security Services vendors.
  • MIDDLETON, Mass., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Quadrant Knowledge Solutions announced today that it has named Kaspersky as a 2022 technology leader in the SPARK Matrix™ : Managed Security Services, 2022.
  • The Quadrant Knowledge Solutions SPARK Matrix™ includes a detailed analysis of the global market dynamics, major trends, vendor landscape, and competitive positioning.
  • "Kaspersky has received strong ratings across service excellence and customer impact and has been positioned as a leader in the SPARK Matrix™: Managed Security Services, 2022."

TuxCare Unveils OEM Partner Program for Best-in-Class Vulnerability Patching

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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TuxCare , a global innovator in enterprise-grade cybersecurity for Linux, today announced the launch of its TuxCare OEM Partner Program that aims to easily arm OEM partners with its award-winning KernelCare Enterprise and LibCare solutions.

Key Points: 
  • TuxCare , a global innovator in enterprise-grade cybersecurity for Linux, today announced the launch of its TuxCare OEM Partner Program that aims to easily arm OEM partners with its award-winning KernelCare Enterprise and LibCare solutions.
  • As an automatic, rebootless patching system, TuxCare requires zero downtime and doesn’t rely on maintenance windows that leave organizations vulnerable.
  • Top benefits for OEMs include:
    Alongside the launch of the new OEM Partner Program, Alex Karpitskii was named TuxCare’s new senior director of technology alliances & licensing to lead the company’s OEM-focused operations.
  • “This OEM Partner Program cost-effectively instills greater security into their own products – and we’re pleased to welcome Alex to the TuxCare team to lead this new strategic emphasis at the company.”

IOT Solutions World Congress will give new drive to the digital transformation of industry

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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BARCELONA, Spain, Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IOT Solutions World Congress (IOTSWC), the largest international event dedicated to the digital transformation of industry, is holding its seventh edition in 2023 with to give new momentum to the ecosystem of disruptive technologies.

Key Points: 
  • BARCELONA, Spain, Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IOT Solutions World Congress (IOTSWC), the largest international event dedicated to the digital transformation of industry, is holding its seventh edition in 2023 with to give new momentum to the ecosystem of disruptive technologies.
  • The congress programme of IOTSWC will pivot around six thematic areas to provide a multi-sectoral vision: IOT Industry, AI, DT, Edge Computing, Augmented Reality and 5G.
  • IOTSWC will feature a testbed area to showcase examples of practical applications of cutting-edge technologies being developed in several industries.
  • IOTSWC will be held together with two other events: Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) and the Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress (BCC).

IOT Solutions World Congress will give new drive to the digital transformation of industry

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Ecosystem, Edge computing, Augmented reality, Name, Fira de Barcelona, Huawei, ABB, Royal commission, BCC, IOT, Internet of things, Government, Kaspersky Lab, DT, AI, KNX, Fira, Artificial intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Exhibition, President of the Government of Catalonia, Digital twin, Catalonia, Gran Via, Congress, Blue Origin, Human, Industrial, European Commission, ISE, Television, Risk management, Ministry of Science and Technology (India), Sternum, CrowdStrike, Blockchain

BARCELONA, Spain, Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IOT Solutions World Congress (IOTSWC), the largest international event dedicated to the digital transformation of industry, is holding its seventh edition in 2023 with to give new momentum to the ecosystem of disruptive technologies.

Key Points: 
  • BARCELONA, Spain, Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IOT Solutions World Congress (IOTSWC), the largest international event dedicated to the digital transformation of industry, is holding its seventh edition in 2023 with to give new momentum to the ecosystem of disruptive technologies.
  • The congress programme of IOTSWC will pivot around six thematic areas to provide a multi-sectoral vision: IOT Industry, AI, DT, Edge Computing, Augmented Reality and 5G.
  • IOTSWC will feature a testbed area to showcase examples of practical applications of cutting-edge technologies being developed in several industries.
  • IOTSWC will be held together with two other events: Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) and the Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress (BCC).

Kaspersky finds BlueNoroff APT actor disguised itself as VC firms to deliver new malware

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Tuesday, December 27, 2022
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Woburn, MA, Dec. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kaspersky researchers have discovered that the infamous Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actor BlueNoroff recently added sophisticated new malware strains to its arsenal.

Key Points: 
  • Woburn, MA, Dec. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kaspersky researchers have discovered that the infamous Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actor BlueNoroff recently added sophisticated new malware strains to its arsenal.
  • BlueNoroff is known as the threat actor that targets financial entities’ cryptocurrency around the world, specifically aiming at venture capital firms, crypto startups, and banks.
  • In January 2022, Kaspersky experts reported on a series of attacks detected on cryptocurrency startups worldwide, conducted by BlueNoroff, but afterwards there was a lull.
  • However, based on Kaspersky’s telemetry, this autumn, the threat actor returned to attack, even more sophisticated and active than ever before.