Kaspersky

Coronavirus-Induced Poverty Will Bring More Bitcoin Crime in 2021: Kaspersky Report

The cybersecurity specialist foresees a rise in crypto crime ahead in 2021 as the COVID-19 epidemic hits national economies.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 November 2020

Enterprise Blockchains: Walled Off Yet Vulnerable

Private enterprise blockchains are prone to insider attacks and don’t benefit from constant testing by an open community, experts at Kaspersky and EY say.

Tech  ·  3 May 2020
Security

Crypto-Mining Attacks Fell Sharply in 2019 but Ransomware Is Trending: Kaspersky

In the cat-and-mouse game between hackers and users, less-lucrative crypto-mining malware fell out of favor this year.

Tech  ·  18 December 2019
Security

Botnets Are Being Repurposed for Crypto Mining Malware: Kaspersky

A security bulletin released by Kaspersky Labs states that botnets are increasingly being used to distribute illicit crypto mining software.

Markets  ·  29 November 2018
Scams

Kaspersky: Cryptocurrency Scammers Stole $2.3 Million in Q2

Cybercriminals earned more than $2.3 million from cryptocurrency scams during the second quarter of 2018, a new study reports.

Markets  ·  15 August 2018
Crime

1.6 Million Attacks: Kaspersky Reveals Data on Crypto Mining Malware

More than 1.65 million computers were targeted by cryptocurrency mining malware attacks in the first eight months of 2017, according to a new report.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 September 2017
Crime

Report: Bitcoin Targeted in 22% of Financial Malware Attacks

Security firm Kaspersky Lab says bitcoiners are a popular choice of victim in malware attacks aimed at personal finances.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 August 2014