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technology9 days ago•7 min saved

Keenadu: A firmware-level Android tablet backdoor hidden in signed OTA updates

A new Android backdoor named Keenadu is embedded in tablet firmware and distributed via signed OTA updates, enabling attackers to remotely control devices, hijack browsers, monetize app installs, and exfiltrate data through a multi-stage loader that operates across all apps. It also spreads via trojanized apps on Google Play, with Google removing three related apps and Play Protect offering protection. About 13,700 users have been affected worldwide, with clusters in Russia, Japan, Germany, Brazil, and the Netherlands. Keenadu targets core Android components (libandroid_runtime.so, Zygote, system_server) to bypass sandboxing, allowing payloads to be delivered per targeted app and enabling broad control over the device.

via The Hacker News|

#android-malware #firmware-backdoor #kaspersky

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

Kaspersky Shuts Down US Operations After Government Ban

Kaspersky is offering U.S. consumers six months of free security software as a farewell gift after the U.S. government added the company to the Entity List, leading to the closure of its U.S. operations and layoffs. The ban, effective September 29, will prevent automatic updates, requiring users to manually install them, potentially compromising security. Kaspersky is shifting focus to other regions like Asia and South America.

via BleepingComputer|

#cybersecurity #data-protection #kaspersky

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

Kaspersky to Close US Operations Following Government Ban

Kaspersky is closing its U.S. operations after the Commerce Department banned its software, citing national security risks due to the company's Russian connections. The decision impacts fewer than 50 employees and follows a thorough investigation by the U.S. government. Kaspersky denies being a security threat and argues the ban is based on geopolitical concerns rather than verified risks.

via The Associated Press|

#commerce-department #cybersecurity #kaspersky

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

Kaspersky Shuts Down US Operations Following Commerce Department Ban

Kaspersky is shutting down its U.S. operations following a Commerce Department ban on its software, citing national security risks due to the company's Russian connections. The decision impacts fewer than 50 employees and ends nearly 20 years of Kaspersky's presence in the U.S. The company disputes the security threat claims, arguing the ban is based on geopolitical concerns rather than verified risks.

via Yahoo Finance|

#commerce-department #cybersecurity #kaspersky

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

Kaspersky Shuts Down US Operations Following Government Ban

Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky will exit the U.S. market and lay off fewer than 50 employees following a U.S. government ban on its software due to security concerns. The ban, effective July 20, prohibits the sale and updates of Kaspersky products in the U.S., citing risks of Russian exploitation of personal data.

via TechCrunch|

#cybersecurity #kaspersky #layoffs

national-security-data-security1 year ago•1 min saved

Kaspersky Shuts Down US Operations After Federal Ban

Russian security vendor Kaspersky is exiting the U.S. market following a Commerce Department ban on its software due to national security concerns. The company will wind down its U.S. operations by July 20, 2024, and lay off fewer than 50 employees. The ban follows an investigation suggesting Kaspersky's software could be manipulated for espionage and cyber threats. Kaspersky denies the allegations, attributing the decision to geopolitical tensions rather than a thorough evaluation of its products. Existing U.S. customers are advised to switch to alternative solutions by September 29.

via The Hacker News|

#commerce-department #data-security #kaspersky

businesstechnology1 year ago•2 min saved

Kaspersky Shuts Down US Operations Following Ban

Kaspersky is closing its US operations and laying off fewer than 50 employees following a ban by the Biden administration, which prohibits the sale and distribution of Kaspersky products in the US due to national security concerns. The company, which has been in the US for nearly 20 years, will cease software updates and malware signatures for existing customers by September 29, rendering its products ineffective. Kaspersky denies being a threat and plans to focus on other markets.

via The Register|

#businesstechnology #cybersecurity #kaspersky

business1 year ago•1 min saved

Kaspersky Exits U.S. Market

Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab will shut down its U.S. operations starting July 20, 2024, and lay off fewer than 50 employees due to U.S. sanctions and national security concerns. The U.S. Treasury and Commerce Departments have sanctioned Kaspersky executives and banned the company from selling its software in the U.S., citing risks from the Russian government's potential influence over Kaspersky's operations.

via BleepingComputer|

#business #business-closure #cybersecurity

technology1 year ago•5 min saved

Why You Should Ditch Third-Party Antivirus Software

The U.S. Department of Commerce has banned Kaspersky software, preventing it from providing updates to U.S. customers. Despite the prevalence of third-party antivirus software, built-in protections like Microsoft Defender are now highly effective, making additional paid antivirus programs largely unnecessary. Older Americans are more likely to pay for these services out of habit, but modern default protections are sufficient for most users.

via ZDNet|

#antivirus #cybersecurity #kaspersky

technologynational-security1 year ago•4 min saved

U.S. Bans Kaspersky Software Over National Security Concerns

The Biden administration will ban all sales of Kaspersky antivirus software in the US starting in July 2024, citing national security risks. The US Department of Commerce believes the Russian government could exploit Kaspersky's software to install malware and collect personal information. Kaspersky denies these allegations, attributing the ban to geopolitical tensions and theoretical concerns. Current users will have 100 days to find alternatives, and companies selling Kaspersky software post-ban could face fines.

via Ars Technica|

#cybersecurity #geopolitics #kaspersky

technology1 year ago•1 min saved

US Bans Kaspersky Antivirus Over Alleged Russian Ties

The US has announced a ban on the sale and updates of Kaspersky antivirus software, citing alleged links to the Kremlin and potential risks to US infrastructure. The ban, effective from 29 September, restricts new business within 30 days and imposes fines for violations. Kaspersky denies the allegations and plans to fight the ban legally.

via BBC.com|

#ban #cybersecurity #kaspersky

cybersecurity1 year ago•0 min saved

U.S. Bans Kaspersky Software Over Security Concerns

The U.S. Commerce Department has banned the use of antivirus software from the Russia-based cybersecurity firm Kaspersky, which the company denies poses any security threat.

via NPR|

#antivirus-software #ban #cybersecurity

technology1 year ago•4 min saved

Apple Denies Bug Bounty to Kaspersky Lab

Apple declined to pay a bug bounty to Kaspersky Lab after the Russian cybersecurity firm disclosed four zero-day vulnerabilities in iPhone software, which were allegedly used to spy on Kaspersky employees and Russian diplomats. Kaspersky suggested the vulnerabilities might have been state-sponsored, but Apple denied any collaboration with governments for spying purposes. The refusal comes amid heightened tensions between the US and Russia following the invasion of Ukraine.

via The Record from Recorded Future News|

#apple #bug-bounty #espionage

technology1 year ago•1 min saved

"Kaspersky Launches Free Virus Removal Tool for Linux Users"

Kaspersky has released a free Virus Removal Tool (KVRT) for Linux, which scans for malware and adware but does not run continuously or auto-update. This move highlights the increasing attention to cybersecurity threats on Linux systems.

via GamingOnLinux|

#cybersecurity #free-tool #kaspersky

cybersecurity1 year ago•4 min saved

"ShrinkLocker Ransomware Exploits BitLocker to Encrypt Data"

A new ransomware called ShrinkLocker uses Windows' BitLocker feature to encrypt victim data, targeting systems in Mexico, Indonesia, and Jordan. Discovered by Kaspersky, ShrinkLocker shrinks non-boot partitions and creates new primary partitions, then disables BitLocker protections and generates a complex encryption key. Kaspersky advises robust endpoint protection, minimal user privileges, and frequent offline backups to mitigate risks.

via Ars Technica|

#bitlocker #cybersecurity #kaspersky