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Big Data means increased risks: a large-scale leak may lead to tremendous reputational damages, so cyber-resilience is extremely important.

June was a busy month with hacks and data breaches, privacy, cryptography, and mobile security news, and an update on OpenSSL Heartbleed.

Big Data is widely used for security purposes, especially in the banking sphere. However, the amount of security-related data causes an issue of its own.

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Kaspersky Lab’s recent research demonstrates that cyber-stealing is a very profitable and well-organized crime.

Big Data allowed to beat cyberfraudsters over the extended frontage. Unfortunately, they read the very same books as the security and Big Data experts.

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Many of the websites that claim to be World Cup streaming services will harm your system and can steal your credit card information, if you let them.

A new criminal campaign targeting a large European bank had been discovered earlier this year – the Luuuk. For one week, criminals managed to steal as much as 500k Euros from 190 accounts, before they hastily withdrew from sight.

Cybercriminals go for small businesses the same way lions go for a herd of antelope: it’s the weakest that will go down. Yet there are a few simple safety rules that will allow your business to stay breach-free.

Big Data is widely used by businesses to gather information on their consumers. But it’s quite evident that the same Big Data may be used against the businesses as well.

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There were long time rumors about iPhone malware used to spy on smartphone owners, but now it’s official ―Kaspersky Lab researchers discovered a real life sample of this Trojan.

Big Data concept is the new “big thing” of the last two or three years. While it promises a lot of advantages, there are voices of doubt and reservation. This week we are publishing a series of blog posts dedicated to Big Data, trying to find out what this “big” is about. Stay tuned!

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According to research by Kaspersky Lab, 22 percent of phishing scams on the web target Facebook.

On the trail of Cabir’s “jubilee”, a new story about Nokia’s Symbian surfaced, involving stolen code, blackmail, charity donation, and a bag with several million euros. One day it could become a script for a criminal drama, but for now it is a story about sensitive data mishandling.

The Ferrari plant in Maranello, Italy, is a smart blend of the latest technology and centuries-old skills of craftsmanship. Ferrari is the producer of the best cars in the world, and to stay ahead they often employ newer technologies that later become a major trend elsewhere.

This week: the first mobile malware turns 10; we check in on Android security news and recent data breaches; and we fill you in on the week’s patches.

Bullying isn’t new, of course. But technology has made it easier than ever before for bullies to attack the vulnerable. If you’re a parent, take a look at our checklist of top tips for keeping your children safe from cyberbullying.

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