Kaspersky hunts for hackers down under

Kaspersky Labs will open its first Australian research and development lab in Melbourne to collect local data on the proliferation of malware and potential for cyber-terrorism.

The IT security company will employ about 15 cryptographic engineers over the next two months and recruit a further 15 over the next three years, in addition to opening offices in each state.

The office, which opened Wednesday, will provide technical support for users and resellers, while its research arm will collect statistics on hacking and malware in Australia and collaborate with local law enforcement.