Press Releases
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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 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.
December 15, 2025 Kaspersky Threat Research has identified a new malware campaign that uses paid Google search ads and shared conversations on the official ChatGPT website to trick Mac users into running a command that installs the AMOS (Atomic macOS Stealer)...
December 12, 2025 Aligned to World Computer Literacy Day, that was commemorated earlier last week, Kaspersky is spotlighting a growing trend: more people are taking control of their digital security. A recent Kaspersky study showed that cybersecurity solutions have...
December 11, 2025 Kaspersky Global Research & Analysis Team uncovers malware-as-a-service campaign targeting ebook readers across Turkey, Egypt, Bangladesh and Germany. Cybercriminals are disguising sophisticated malware as bestselling Turkish and Arabic books,...
December 10, 2025 Kaspersky has detected a malicious campaign, where attackers leverage AI-generated websites to distribute versions of the legitimate remote access tool Syncro. These fake sites attract users via search engines or phishing emails and mimic popular...
December 9, 2025 2025 Kaspersky Security Bulletin provides a review of the major cybersecurity trends of the year and offers a look towards the future of cybersecurity, focusing on the financial sector in its first part. According to the report, in 2025, the...
December 8, 2025 Kaspersky’s latest research reveals that the majority of compromised passwords not only violate password-safety guidelines but also remain unchanged for extended periods, which drastically reduces their security. To provide users with access to more...
December 5, 2025 Tuwaiq Academy announced, during the main stage activities at Black Hat 2025, the launch of the region’s first-ever Kaspersky Academy, hosted within Tuwaiq Academy. The initiative aims to empower local talent and national competencies through...
December 3, 2025 A recent Kaspersky survey in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region entitled “Cybersecurity in the workplace: Employee knowledge and behavior”, found that just 48% of professionals in the Middle East received a training on digital...
November 27, 2025 Kaspersky reports that in 2025, cybercriminals continued to use seasonal shopping periods to distribute phishing pages and fraudulent promotions aimed at collecting personal and payment information. Gaming platforms also remained a prominent target...
November 26, 2025 Kaspersky SD-WAN now provides enhanced network reliability and management with new hardware models, advanced troubleshooting tools, improved LTE diagnostics and scalable CPE support. These features enable more secure, efficient and flexible network...
November 25, 2025 Kaspersky in collaboration with VDC Research announced that in the first three quarters of 2025 ransomware attacks on manufacturing organizations could have generated over $18 billion in losses. This figure reflects just the direct cost of an idle...
November 24, 2025 With Black Friday fast approaching, consumers are sure be turning to AI in increasing numbers. From personalized shopping agents to virtual try-ons, AI promises a smoother, more efficient path to the perfect purchase. The data is clear; consumers...
November 19, 2025 Kaspersky warns users across the Middle East about a wave of fake investment platforms that exploit the popularity of online trading and digital investment services. Since 2024, Kaspersky solutions have blocked more than 100,000 phishing scams...
November 18, 2025 Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence prepared a new report Inside the dark web job market: Their talent, our threat. There was a two-fold increase in the number of résumés and jobs posted on underground forums in Q1 2024 compared to Q1 2023, and...
November 17, 2025 This update expands cross-platform Extended Detection and Response capabilities, streamlines security settings management and provides deeper understanding of network activity. These enhancements enable faster threat detection, easier configuration...