Press Releases
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February 18, 2026 Kaspersky has detected a new malware for Android devices that it dubbed Keenadu. This malware is distributed in multiple forms – it can be preinstalled directly into devices’ firmware, embedded within system apps, or even downloaded from official...
February 17, 2026Kaspersky has signed a cooperation agreement with Qassim University to collaborate on enhancing cybersecurity education and professional training for students and faculty members.
February 13, 2026 Looking for a gift for your soulmate on February 14th and think that a gift card would be a nice option? Just remember that when digital trends rapidly rise in popularity with customers, they are also gaining traction with scammers looking to use...
February 12, 2026 According to Kaspersky telemetry, almost every second email – 44.99% of global traffic – was spam in 2025. Spam consists not only of unsolicited emails, but can also include various email threats such as scam, phishing and malware. In 2025,...
February 11, 2026 Kaspersky has announced a major update to its Threat Intelligence Portal (TIP), introducing a new Hunt Hub section alongside an enhanced MITRE ATT&CK coverage map and a significantly expanded vulnerabilities database. The update strengthens...
February 10, 2026 Born between 2010 and 2025, Gen Alpha aren't just growing up with technology – they're actively living it. These digital natives are already wielding smartphones, tablets, and AI-powered tools with the confidence of seasoned users, navigating...
February 6, 2026 Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) researchers have uncovered a Notepad++ supply-chain compromise that, while observed in organizations across Asia and Latin America, highlights a risk equally relevant to Middle East governments,...
February 5, 2026 A new Kaspersky review reveals how cybercriminals are reviving and refining phishing techniques to target individuals and businesses, including calendar-based attacks, voice message deceptions and sophisticated multi-factor authentication (MFA)...
February 2, 2026 Kaspersky has introduced a new version of its SIEM with an AI-enabled mechanism for detecting potential account compromise. The updated platform also provides enhanced data integrity and improved customization, empowering organizations with...
January 29, 2026 Kaspersky has launched an OT Calculator specially designed for industrial companies to assess the potential costs associated with insufficient operational technology (OT) security. By offering detailed financial forecasts, the calculator empowers...
January 28, 2026 Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) experts observed HoneyMyte APT enhanced the CoolClient backdoor with new features, deployed several variants of a browser login data stealer and used multiple scripts for data theft and...
January 27, 2026 Most companies choose to outsource at least part of their Security Operations Center (SOC), with a significant number adopting SOC-as-a-Service (SOCaaS), according to research by Kaspersky. This strategic move enables organizations to benefit from...
January 26, 2026 Kaspersky's latest research in the UAE shows that mostly all people currently interact with their family members digitally: 90% of participants communicate with family via messaging apps, 72% have regular video calls, and 48% have even established...
January 23, 2026 Kaspersky has introduced an update to its Automated Security Awareness Platform, adding full support for PDF and SCORM (Sharable Content Object Reference Model) – the industry-standard protocol for deploying and managing e-learning content. The...
January 22, 2026 Kaspersky detected a scam tactic leveraging the OpenAI platform. Attackers are abusing OpenAI's organization creation and team invitation features to send spam emails from legitimate OpenAI addresses, potentially tricking users into clicking scam...
January 21, 2026 Kaspersky, a global cybersecurity company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Codebase Technologies, a UAE-based provider of digital banking platforms and fintech solutions operating across the Middle East. The collaboration aims to...
January 20, 2026In 2025, the retail and e-commerce sector continued to face intense pressure from cybercriminals. According to Kaspersky data, 14,41%* of users in the retail sector encountered web-based threats, while 22,20% were affected by on-device attacks.
January 19, 2026Attackers are exploiting the crypto lending platform's alleged customer distributions, demanding wallet seed phrases
January 16, 2026 Kaspersky has released Protection beyond detection: Why trust and transparency decide your cybersecurity future, a new whitepaper based on an independent transparency and accountability assessment of 14 leading cybersecurity vendors. Kaspersky...
January 15, 2026 Among the primary reasons for establishing a Security Operations Center (SOC) are strengthening cybersecurity posture, enabling faster detection and response and gaining a competitive edge. Interestingly, despite the increasing demand for automated...
January 14, 2026 Kaspersky Security Bulletin reviews what shaped telecom cybersecurity in 2025 and what is likely to persist in 2026. Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) activity, supply-chain compromise, DDoS disruption and SIM-enabled fraud continued to pressure...
January 12, 2026 Kaspersky analyzed phishing and scam campaigns observed from January through September 2025 and found that 88.5% of attacks sought credentials for various online accounts. Another 9.5% targeted personal data such as names, addresses, and dates of...
January 8, 2026 Kaspersky's new research reveals that 64% of online shoppers in the UAE believe they can detect fraud on their own, while only 51% actually use security software to protect their payments and block malicious links. Experts consider this a major risk...
January 7, 2026 Kaspersky has expanded its flagship awareness platform, Kaspersky Interactive Protection Simulation (KIPS), introducing new and updated scenarios that reflect the evolving cyberthreat landscape. The release aims to help corporations, banks and IT...