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The Internet threat alert status is currently normal. At present, no major epidemics or other serious incidents have been recorded by Kaspersky Lab’s monitoring service. Internet threat level: 1
Vulnerabilities and hackers

Software vulnerabilities

Many of today’s threats exploit software vulnerabilities in order to spread. Learn more about what vulnerabilities are, what the most common vulnerabilities are, and how to fix them.

How to detect a hacker attack

Hackers may try and access your computer to get access to your data or to use your computing resources for illegal activity. This section provides information on the signs and symptoms of a hacker attack.

A brief history of hacking

Computer systems have always been targeted by people seeking either to improve security or exploit loopholes. This timeline gives an overview of major events in the evolution of computing along with the evolution of hacking.

Hackers and the law

Government and law enforcement bodies around the world address the problem of cybercrime with legislation. Find out more about how these laws are used to convict hackers who gain illegal access to systems and data.

Analysis

IT Threat Evolution: Q1 2012

May 21 2012

IT Threat Evolution: Q1 2012

According to KSN data, Kaspersky Lab products detected and neutralized almost 1 billion malicious objects in Q1 2012.

Monthly Malware Review, March 2012

Apr 16 2012

Monthly Malware Review, March 2012

The investigation into the Duqu Trojan is into its sixth month, and March brought further progress as we were able to establish which language was used for its Framework code.

DDoS attacks in H2 2011

Feb 22 2012

DDoS attacks in H2 2011

All statistical data used in this report were obtained using Kaspersky Lab's botnet monitoring system and Kaspersky DDoS Prevention.

Stuxnet/Duqu: The Evolution of Drivers

Dec 28 2011

Stuxnet/Duqu: The Evolution of Drivers

We have been studying the Duqu Trojan for two months now, exploring how it emerged, where it was distributed and how it operates.

Online shopping made safe and convenient

Dec 08 2011

Online shopping made safe and convenient

In developed countries, bank cards are very popular. Consumers don’t have to lug around wads of cash when they can opt for a slim piece of plastic that replaces a heavy purse or wallet.

IT Threat Evolution: Q3 2011

Nov 16 2011

IT Threat Evolution: Q3 2011

A simple message on a Google forum in August sparked an investigation which would eventually bring down the DigiNotar certificate authority.