Press Releases
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May 29, 2025 During Kaspersky’s 10th annual Cyber Security Weekend – META 2025, the company’s Global Research and Analysis Team experts reported that by the end of 2024 a total of 14,000 malicious packages were found in open-source projects, a 48% increase...
May 28, 2025At the 10th annual Cyber Security Weekend – META 2025 conference, Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team experts shared their insights on the latest trends in the mobile threat landscape across the Middle East, Turkiye, and Africa (META) region.
May 27, 2025 At its annual Cyber Security Weekend for the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region, Kaspersky revealed the discovery of GriffithRAT - a new and highly sophisticated malware used in campaigns targeting fintech companies, online trading...
May 26, 2025 Kaspersky’s Global Research & Analysis Team shared insights on the cyber threat landscape in the Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa (META) region for the first quarter of 2025. The data revealed that Türkiye and Kenya recorded the highest number of...
May 22, 2025 From Naruto to Attack on Titan, cybercriminals are increasingly using anime and other Gen Z favorites as bait. In a new report covering Q2 2024 – Q1 2025, Kaspersky has found over 250,000 cyberattacks disguised as popular anime among other shows and...
May 19, 2025 Kaspersky has been named a Leader in the 2024 Frost Radar™ for Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) recognized for innovation in the CTI market. With its research team’s expertise spread across strategic locations, global customer support, and strong R&D...
May 15, 2025In Q1 2025, malicious objects were blocked on 21.9% of ICS computers globally, according to a new report by Kaspersky ICS CERT (Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team).
May 14, 2025Kaspersky Next EDR Foundations – represented by Kaspersky Endpoint Security – once again demonstrated 100% tamper protection in the latest focus penetration test by AV-Comparatives.
May 12, 2025 Ahead of the International Day of Families, observed on May 15, Kaspersky experts analyzed cyberthreats that use popular family-focused brands, such as Disney, LEGO, Toca Boca and others as bait. The research, based on selected keywords monitoring,...
May 8, 2025 Employees may also use corporate emails to register for personal accounts on marketplaces and social media, increasing the risk of account theft and corporate security breaches, according to a study by Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence....
May 7, 2025 Kaspersky experts have reported a significant rise in targeted ransomware activity at GISEC Global 2025, with the number of active ransomware groups increasing by 35% between 2023 and 2024 - reaching 81 groups globally. Despite this surge, the...
May 5, 2025 Recognized for its excellence in Threat Intelligence, Kaspersky has been named a Leader in the 2025 SPARK Matrix™: Digital Threat Intelligence Management by QKS Group. The report highlights the company’s strong capabilities in delivering trusted...
April 30, 2025 Most online services and apps require the user to create a password. Chances are many of those passwords are not being used daily and due to this overabundance, there’s a high probability that many of the passwords are being reused. Poor password...
April 29, 2025 Among the primary risks are inadequate security measures and insufficient resources allocated to OT cybersecurity, challenges surrounding regulatory compliance, and the complexities of IT/OT integration. These findings Kaspersky and VDC Research...
April 28, 2025 Kaspersky is expanding its footprint in the Middle East and Africa through a new B2B distribution partnership with Mideast Communication Systems (MCS). Announced at the Future of Digital Countries Summit in Egypt, the collaboration will enhance...
April 28, 2025 Kaspersky’s GReAT team has uncovered a sophisticated new Lazarus campaign, combining a watering hole attack with the exploitation of vulnerabilities in third-party software to target organizations in South Korea. During the research, company experts...
April 25, 2025 At GITEX Asia 2025, Kaspersky has revealed findings from its latest research, stating that 72% of cybersecurity professionals in the UAE regard Cyber Immunity as an effective strategy for minimizing the capabilities of cybercriminals to penetrate...
April 23, 2025 Kaspersky continues to prove excellence in cybersecurity, receiving nine prestigious AV-TEST Best Awards for both consumer and business products. The independent AV-TEST Institute recognized Kaspersky’s solutions for their superior protection,...
April 22, 2025 As the latest social media trend sees users jumping on the AI Action Figure craze by uploading personal information and photos to generate hyper-realistic AI dolls or action figures of themselves, Kaspersky urges individuals to be cautious about the...
April 18, 2025Ahead of the upcoming Comic Con Middle East happening in Abu Dhabi, Kaspersky reminds of cyberthreats associated with gaming.
April 17, 2025 Kaspersky’s annual Global Partner Conference, held from April 9th to 12th in Istanbul, brought together over 100 valued Kaspersky partners from across the globe to celebrate innovation, exchange ideas, and recognize shared success within the partner...
April 16, 2025 According to the findings from a recent Kaspersky survey*, among respondents from the UAE, more than half (53%) of children aged 11-17 years old hide their online activities from their parents and other grown-ups. To do this, 29% of youngsters set...
April 15, 2025 Throughout 2024, Kaspersky participated in 95 independent tests and reviews, with its products being awarded first place 91 times and 92 TOP3 finishes, achieving the highest results among all competitors for the 12th time in a row. Kaspersky’s...
April 14, 2025 Kaspersky has expanded its interactive Partner Locator service by adding a dedicated section for Authorized Training Centers. The expanded capability provides resellers, Kaspersky partners, and cybersecurity professionals worldwide with easy access...