Press Releases
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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...
January 6, 2026 In its Kaspersky Security Bulletin, the cybersecurity company’s researchers identified critical threats expected to affect the global entertainment industry in 2026, from ticketing and visual effects pipelines to content delivery networks, games and...
January 5, 2026 The cybersecurity landscape in the UAE is evolving rapidly, with organizations seeking more robust ways to protect their digital assets. A recent global study conducted by Kaspersky reveals a growing shift toward proactive security strategies,...
January 5, 2026 The National Computer Emergency Response Team of Pakistan (PKCERT), Government of Pakistan, and global cybersecurity company Kaspersky have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement marks a major step toward enhancing Pakistan’s...
December 29, 2025 Kaspersky reports a spike in phishing emails containing malicious QR codes. Detections for these jumped from 46,969 in August to 249,723 in November – a more than fivefold growth – as cybercriminals increasingly exploit QR codes. Attackers use QR...
December 26, 2025 Embedded devices – from ATMs and point-of-sale systems to computerized medical equipment – which offer quick rewards through both direct financial gain and access to valuable sensitive data – have become regular targets for cybercriminals. The use...
December 25, 2025Longer underground channel lifespans are mirrored by sharply higher blocking rates, prompting fraudsters to explore alternatives
December 24, 2025 Kaspersky has released new findings on a sophisticated cyber espionage campaign by the Evasive Panda threat actor. The attackers executed malware by injecting it into legitimate system processes and maintained a stealthy presence in compromised...
December 23, 2025 Recent research from Kaspersky has illuminated a significant shift in AI usage during the holiday season. Far from being just a reliable shopping or planning assistant, artificial intelligence has emerged as a multifaceted digital companion capable...
December 18, 2025 2025 has been a year defined by sustained pressure on industrial environments mirrored by increasingly complex global threat dynamics. According to the new Kaspersky Security Bulletin report, the share of ICS computers attacked with malware remained...
December 17, 2025According to Kaspersky’s latest findings, virtual presents and personalized greetings are highly popular for 2025/2026 holiday season with streaming service subscriptions and gaming credits topping users’ lists.