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You already know how attackers get in. The real question is: are you fixing it? 👀 Across Kaspersky’s MDR and Incident Response data derived from Kaspersky Security Services, the same patterns persist: • Exploits in public-facing applications • Valid account abuse • Trusted relationships Together, they account for the majority of incidents. And they haven’t changed. What has changed is their combined impact. This carousel breaks down 5 key realities shaping today’s threat landscape. ➡️Which one is the biggest gap in your organization? Download the full report. Link in comments. 👇 #cybersecurity #infosec #threatintelligence #enterprisesecurity

Cyber threats don’t take a summer break. Neither should your skills. For a limited time, get 25% off all Kaspersky Expert Training online courses and build practical cybersecurity expertise from wherever you are. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your defensive skills, prepare for certifications, or stay current with today’s threat landscape, now is the perfect time to invest in your knowledge. Offer valid until 31 August. 🔗 Explore all courses: https://kas.pr/og51 #Cybersecurity #CyberSecurityTraining #InfoSec #ITSecurity #ProfessionalDevelopment

Everyone notices ransomware when files are encrypted. By then, the attackers have often spent hours—or even days—inside the network. Our latest GReAT research into The Gentlemen ransomware group reveals the steps that come before encryption: • Gaining access through exposed services or compromised credentials • Mapping the network and identifying critical systems • Disabling security tools • Moving laterally across the environment • Deploying custom malware before launching ransomware The biggest lesson? Encryption is the final act. Detecting attackers during reconnaissance and lateral movement is where defenders have the greatest opportunity to stop an attack. Read the full Securelist research: https://kas.pr/5bbz #ThreatIntelligence #Ransomware #CyberSecurity #ThreatResearch #Securelist

Popular tools create opportunities for businesses. But attackers also use them as baits. As SMBs increasingly adopt AI, cloud services and digital collaboration tools, cybercriminals are finding new ways to exploit that trust. Our latest SMB Threat Landscape Report explores how attackers are increasingly exploiting trusted technologies and emerging trends to target SMBs. From fake AI tools and phishing campaigns to initial access sold on dark web forums, the report reveals how the threat landscape continues to evolve and what organizations can do to stay protected. One takeaway for SMB leaders: before introducing any new business tool, verify where it comes from, who developed it and whether it is officially supported for the platforms you use. 📖 Read the full report: https://kas.pr/o4di #CyberSecurity #ThreatIntelligence #SMB #CyberSecurityResearch #Securelist

A secret session. One of the most complex attacks discovered in 2025. At #SAS2025, Boris Larin took attendees behind the scenes of a highly sophisticated operation that challenged even experienced researchers. Not everyone could attend. Now you can see what made this session one of the most talked-about moments of last year's summit. And with SAS 2026 around the corner, even more exclusive research is waiting to be revealed. 🎥 Watch the session and register for #SAS2026 before it's too late. https://lnkd.in/dM5SX9eB

Four key reasons for CISO stress The share of companies with a full-time CISO has dropped from 76 percent to 63 percent in two years. This gap is being filled by fractional, part-time security executives, a role that barely registered at 6 percent in 2024 but now stands at 15 percent. The survey behind these numbers, from ISSA International and Omdia, points to a profession under sustained pressure. 68% of cybersecurity and IT professionals say the job is harder than it was two years ago. More than half cite increased workload and complexity, a similar proportion say the threat environment has become more overwhelming. The CISO role involves stressful work: 50–70 hour weeks, responsibility for technology decisions made without them, and the challenge of keeping pace with AI deployments happening faster than security teams can assess them. Shadow AI is a specific concern — employees and business units adopting AI tools outside the visibility of the security function. When incidents happen, security teams are responding to environments they did not know existed. In this environment, many CISOs are transitioning to consultancy, vCISO, and fractional CISO roles. The growing demand for this type of service is fueled by mid-market companies. They need to demonstrate cyber hygiene to qualify for insurance but cannot justify a full-time security executive. The demand for senior security judgment is not shrinking, but the employment model around it is changing. 83% of respondents either already use AI for security tasks or plan to. The most desired applications are automated assessments, predictive risk analysis, and threat detection — the high-volume, repeatable work that currently absorbs time analysts would prefer to spend elsewhere. The full research is available at https://lnkd.in/ejzyDC-v #CISO #AI

Every corner of a retail operation is a potential entry point. Warehouses, POS terminals, mobile apps, remote employees, public cloud, suppliers. The attack surface is vast and growing. Kaspersky maps protection across the entire retail infrastructure, from endpoint to OT to data center, so security teams have full visibility and control without gaps. See how we protect retail: https://kas.pr/bn4x #CyberSecurity #RetailSecurity #RetailTech #DataProtection #EnterpriseSecurity #Kaspersky

↗️ SMB threat landscape in 2026 Small and medium-sized businesses remain attractive targets for threat actors. Attacks against SMBs have risen as a means to gain access to larger companies they supply goods or services to (trusted relationships and supply chain attacks). Our analysis of dark web postings shows that about 40% of initial access brokers describe their victims as small businesses, and 20% as medium-sized enterprises. While intrusion methods have remained largely consistent, the growing adoption of AI by SMBs has influenced baiting techniques. Over the past year, attacks using malware disguised as clients of popular AI services (primarily ChatGPT and Claude) have increased fivefold. However, the majority of malware still masquerades as messaging apps and video conferencing clients. Popular office applications are also still frequently used as lures. More detailed statistics on malware and phishing targeting SMBs, along with comprehensive defense recommendations, are available in the Securelist report: https://lnkd.in/dBubSnHa #stats #SMB #cybersecurity

A SOC is no longer a nice-to-have. It is the backbone of business resilience. Join our webinar to explore how to choose the right SOC strategy. From managed detection and response to building internal capabilities and improving SOC maturity, we’ll share practical steps to help your organization evolve with confidence.

You trusted the download. The attackers were counting on that. A compromised version of Hola Browser for Windows was used to secretly install a cryptocurrency miner on some users’ devices through a supply chain attack. The malware didn’t steal crypto wallets or personal files. Instead, it quietly hijacked victims’ computers to mine cryptocurrency in the background, slowing down systems, increasing power consumption, and putting extra strain on hardware. It’s another reminder that even legitimate software can become a target for attackers. To reduce your risk: • Keep your software updated • Download applications only from trusted sources • Use security software that can detect suspicious behavior Learn how the attack worked and what affected users should do: https://kas.pr/f4rx #CyberSecurity #Windows #SupplyChainAttack #Cryptomining #OnlineSafety