Press Releases
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March 25, 2025 Kaspersky has recently contributed its threat intelligence data to an INTERPOL-led law enforcement action that aimed to disrupt cross-border criminal networks across the African region that cause significant harm to individuals and businesses. With...
March 24, 2025According to the recent Kaspersky Incident Response analyst report, long-lasting attacks that persist for more than a month accounted for 35.2% of the total attacks in 2024.
March 20, 2025 Kaspersky has been acknowledged by VDC Research as a company that has managed to establish a significant position in the burgeoning Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity market. This recognition underscores Kaspersky's commitment to providing...
March 18, 2025 Kaspersky has announced a major update to its Kaspersky Anti Targeted Attack (KATA). With the launch of KATA 7.0, organizations can now benefit from enhanced Network Detection and Response (NDR) capabilities with deeper network visibility, internal...
March 17, 2025 Valid accounts are increasingly being leveraged as an initial attack vector in 2024, representing 31.4% of cases. Public-facing applications still hold the top position with 39.2% of cases. These findings were reported in the recent Kaspersky...
March 13, 2025Cybercriminals are targeting popular YouTube creators with fake copyright claims, forcing them to distribute cryptocurrency mining malware disguised as internet restriction bypass tools to thousands of viewers.
March 11, 2025 Kaspersky researchers have tracked a shift in focus for the infamous advanced persistent threat (APT) group SideWinder toward nuclear power facilities in South Asia, marking a significant escalation in targeted espionage. The threat actor has...
March 10, 2025 According to the latest Kaspersky Managed Detection and Response (MDR) analyst report, advanced persistent threats (APTs) have been detected in 25% of companies, accounting for over 43% of all high-severity incidents. This marks a staggering 74%...
March 7, 2025Security researchers at Kaspersky have revealed how cybercriminals used geofencing, compromised business accounts and coordinated bot networks to distribute malware disguised as DeepSeek AI software, generating over 1.2 million views on X.
March 6, 2025 In a move to enhance digital security on the African continent, Kaspersky has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Smart Africa. This landmark agreement is set to drive collaborative efforts aimed at expanding cybersecurity...
March 5, 2025 Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence estimates that 2.3 million bank cards were leaked on the dark web, based on an analysis of data-stealing malware log files from 2023-2024. On average, every 14th infostealer infection results in stolen credit...
March 4, 2025 The number of Trojan banker attacks on smartphones surged by 196% in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to a Kaspersky report “The mobile malware threat landscape in 2024” released at Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona....
March 3, 2025 As the total number of vulnerabilities in 2024 continues to climb compared to the previous year, Kaspersky experts warn of cybercriminals increasingly using methods to escalate privileges and exploit weaknesses in digital systems. There is a...
March 2, 2025 Kaspersky and Zain KSA, the leading telecoms and digital solutions provider in Saudi Arabia, have announced a strategic partnership following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The collaboration focuses on joint projects leveraging...
February 26, 2025 According to the latest Kaspersky Managed Detection and Response (MDR) analyst report, government and development industries experienced a significant decrease in the number of high-severity incidents with direct human involvement in 2024, whereas...
February 25, 2025 Kaspersky is introducing significant enhancements in its Partner Program for Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) partners. These updates reinforce Kaspersky’s commitment to a partner-first approach, ensuring its ecosystem aligns seamlessly with...
February 24, 2025Kaspersky Global Research & Analysis Team (GReAT) discovered hundreds of open source repositories with multistaged malware targeting gamers and cryptoinvestors within a new campaign that was dubbed by Kaspersky as GitVenom.
February 20, 2025 In 2024, Kaspersky blocked 26% more phishing attempts worldwide compared to the previous year. Cybercriminals continued to capitalize on well-known brands like Booking, Airbnb, TikTok and Telegram to steal credentials or install malware....
February 19, 2025 According to a recent Kaspersky survey*, 88% of parents surveyed use gadgets to entertain and occupy their children while traveling or to gain some free time for themselves. Moreover, over half (51%) of children in the UAE receive their first...
February 17, 2025 To enhance global efforts aimed at making the digital world safe and secure, Kaspersky has joined the ranks of organizations endorsing the vision of the United Nations’ Global Digital Compact. This framework sets out objectives and principles that...
February 12, 2025 Kaspersky has introduced a major update to its Kaspersky Cloud Workload Security offering, bringing advanced capabilities that enhance security and monitoring for containerized environments. This latest version offers enhanced forensic features, and...
February 11, 2025 On the occasion of Valentine’s Day, Kaspersky privacy experts are shedding light on the fine line between care and control in digital relationships. Kaspersky’s research shows that nearly a half of respondents (47%) express concerns about their...
February 10, 2025 Ahead of Safer Internet Day on 11 February 2025, Kaspersky experts have highlighted the growing risks children face online by analyzing threats associated with one of the most popular gaming platforms — Roblox. The experts shed light on the alarming...
February 6, 2025 In 2024, Kaspersky researchers detected over 414,000 ‘Nigerian’ email scams. The number of such emails in KSA increased by 99% in comparison with the previous year. These emails relied on messages that lured victims with enticing financial offers...