Kaspersky Lab to Offer Free Security Protection on LinkedIn Safety Center
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Posted on May 31, 2013 at 9:28:01 AM
Kaspersky Lab to Offer Free Security Protection on LinkedIn Safety Center
ABINGDON, England, May 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Kaspersky Lab [http://www.kaspersky.com ] is today announcing that it is offering free
security protection software available on the LinkedIn Safety Centre
[http://help.linkedin.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/37023/m/s ], providing users with an
easily accessible and secure way to protect themselves online. The LinkedIn Safety Centre
is designed to provide LinkedIn's more than 225 million members with the tools and
knowledge to protect their identity and data on the Internet. In support of the
initiative, Kaspersky Lab is offering a free 90-day trial of Kaspersky Internet Security
2013 [http://www.kaspersky.com/internet-security ] and Kaspersky Security for Mac as part
of the Safety Center [http://www.kaspersky.com/security-mac ].
The amount of malicious activity on social networking sites has been dramatically
increasing each year as cybercriminals identify new ways to infect users. According to
Kaspersky Lab data
[https://www.securelist.com/en/analysis/204792244/The_geography_of_cybercrime_Western_Europe_and_North_America ]
, in the first half of 2012, 80 percent of all compromised computers
were attacked while browsing the web. Additionally, in 2012, phishers' top targets were
social networking sites (24.5 percent
[https://www.securelist.com/en/analysis/204792276/Kaspersky_Security_Bulletin_Spam_Evolution_2012 ]
). To reflect this growing trend, Kaspersky Lab has expanded its efforts to
increase online security through offer agreements with established social networking
organisations, such as LinkedIn.
Steve Orenberg, President at Kaspersky Lab, North America commented, "As the threat
landscape continues to target social networking users, Kaspersky Lab is making a concerted
effort to integrate its research, security intelligence and technology solutions with
established social networking organisations. By working with LinkedIn, Kaspersky Lab will
be at the forefront to both educate and equip their users with the most secure internet
security solutions."
For more information on the dangers of social networking and how users can protect
themselves, please visit Kaspersky Lab's Dangers While Social Networking Infographic.
[http://www.kaspersky.com/images/Kaspersky%20Lab_Infographic_Social_Network_Threats-10-190450.png ]
ENDS
About Kaspersky Lab
Kaspersky Lab is the world's largest privately held vendor of endpoint protection
solutions. The company is ranked among the world's top four vendors of security solutions
for endpoint users*. Throughout its 15-year history Kaspersky Lab has remained an
innovator in IT security and provides effective digital security solutions for consumers,
SMBs and enterprises. The company currently operates in almost 200 countries and
territories across the globe, providing protection for over 300 million users worldwide.
Learn more at http://www.kaspersky.co.uk.
* The company was rated fourth in the IDC rating Worldwide Endpoint Security Revenue
by Vendor, 2011. The rating was published in the IDC report "Worldwide Endpoint Security
2012-2016 Forecast and 2011 Vendor Shares (IDC #235930, July 2012). The report ranked
software vendors according to earnings from sales of endpoint security solutions in 2011.
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express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should
be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Kaspersky Lab shall not be liable for
technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
Kaspersky Lab
CONTACT: Editorial contact: Berkeley PR, Louise Mapp, kasperskylab@berkeleypr.co.uk, Telephone: 0118 909 0909, 1650 Arlington Business Park, RG7 4SA, Reading; Kaspersky Lab UK, Ruth Knowles, Ruth.Knowles@kasperskylab.co.uk, Telephone: 0871 789 1633, Milton Business Park, OX14 4RY, Oxford
ABINGDON, England, May 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Kaspersky Lab [http://www.kaspersky.com ] is today announcing that it is offering free
security protection software available on the LinkedIn Safety Centre
[http://help.linkedin.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/37023/m/s ], providing users with an
easily accessible and secure way to protect themselves online. The LinkedIn Safety Centre
is designed to provide LinkedIn's more than 225 million members with the tools and
knowledge to protect their identity and data on the Internet. In support of the
initiative, Kaspersky Lab is offering a free 90-day trial of Kaspersky Internet Security
2013 [http://www.kaspersky.com/internet-security ] and Kaspersky Security for Mac as part
of the Safety Center [http://www.kaspersky.com/security-mac ].
The amount of malicious activity on social networking sites has been dramatically
increasing each year as cybercriminals identify new ways to infect users. According to
Kaspersky Lab data
[https://www.securelist.com/en/analysis/204792244/The_geography_of_cybercrime_Western_Europe_and_North_America ]
, in the first half of 2012, 80 percent of all compromised computers
were attacked while browsing the web. Additionally, in 2012, phishers' top targets were
social networking sites (24.5 percent
[https://www.securelist.com/en/analysis/204792276/Kaspersky_Security_Bulletin_Spam_Evolution_2012 ]
). To reflect this growing trend, Kaspersky Lab has expanded its efforts to
increase online security through offer agreements with established social networking
organisations, such as LinkedIn.
Steve Orenberg, President at Kaspersky Lab, North America commented, "As the threat
landscape continues to target social networking users, Kaspersky Lab is making a concerted
effort to integrate its research, security intelligence and technology solutions with
established social networking organisations. By working with LinkedIn, Kaspersky Lab will
be at the forefront to both educate and equip their users with the most secure internet
security solutions."
For more information on the dangers of social networking and how users can protect
themselves, please visit Kaspersky Lab's Dangers While Social Networking Infographic.
[http://www.kaspersky.com/images/Kaspersky%20Lab_Infographic_Social_Network_Threats-10-190450.png ]
ENDS
About Kaspersky Lab
Kaspersky Lab is the world's largest privately held vendor of endpoint protection
solutions. The company is ranked among the world's top four vendors of security solutions
for endpoint users*. Throughout its 15-year history Kaspersky Lab has remained an
innovator in IT security and provides effective digital security solutions for consumers,
SMBs and enterprises. The company currently operates in almost 200 countries and
territories across the globe, providing protection for over 300 million users worldwide.
Learn more at http://www.kaspersky.co.uk.
* The company was rated fourth in the IDC rating Worldwide Endpoint Security Revenue
by Vendor, 2011. The rating was published in the IDC report "Worldwide Endpoint Security
2012-2016 Forecast and 2011 Vendor Shares (IDC #235930, July 2012). The report ranked
software vendors according to earnings from sales of endpoint security solutions in 2011.
Follow us on Twitter
http://www.twitter.com/kasperskyuk
Like us on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/Kaspersky
(c) 2013 Kaspersky Lab. The information contained herein is subject to change without
notice. The only warranties for Kaspersky Lab products and services are set forth in the
express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should
be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Kaspersky Lab shall not be liable for
technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
Kaspersky Lab
CONTACT: Editorial contact: Berkeley PR, Louise Mapp, kasperskylab@berkeleypr.co.uk, Telephone: 0118 909 0909, 1650 Arlington Business Park, RG7 4SA, Reading; Kaspersky Lab UK, Ruth Knowles, Ruth.Knowles@kasperskylab.co.uk, Telephone: 0871 789 1633, Milton Business Park, OX14 4RY, Oxford