Press Releases
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June 8, 2026 An analysis conducted using Kaspersky Container Security has revealed that only 1 out of every 10 Docker Hub images analyzed, including those with 10,000 to 1 million downloads, was fully up to date. Experts warn that aside from software...
June 5, 2026 Easy interaction with exclusive Kaspersky reports, geo-filtering and actionable intelligence in a single click: expert insights on Advanced Persistent Threats (APT), Crimeware and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) threats are now available directly...
June 3, 2026 Kaspersky GReAT experts analyzed more than 84,000 free Wi-Fi network signals across three major Mexican cities hosting the 2026 World Cup. The analysis covered Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey, and revealed that 17% of the networks had weak or...
June 2, 2026 According to a recent global report by Kaspersky Security Services, password guessing and valid account misuse rank among the most effective tactics used by cyber criminals in 2025. This trend reflects a strategic shift, as attackers move away from...
June 1, 2026According to Kaspersky telemetry, the number of NFC-based attacks on Android smartphones aimed at stealing victims’ funds have surged by 188% in the first four months of 2026, compared with the same period in 2025.
May 25, 2026Kaspersky experts explain which online offers travelers should be cautious of when planning their trip, to avoid spoiling their experience ahead of the upcoming games.
May 21, 2026 Global cybersecurity company, Kaspersky, has revealed that from January to the beginning of May 2026, Kaspersky solutions detected more than 92,000 attacks of malware and potentially unwanted applications worldwide disguised as popular Artificial...
May 20, 2026 Kaspersky has launched a report on tech-enabled abuse based on its global study*, which reveals that 8.5% of respondents had experienced digital stalking, and 5.4% reported being doxxed. The report also includes an analysis of dark web offerings...
May 19, 2026 Kaspersky announces the opening of its Cybersecurity Center at KidZania in Dubai Mall, designed to educate children on the importance of digital safety. This first-of-its-kind role-play experience allows kids to act as cyber investigators while...
May 18, 2026 Kaspersky has recently contributed its industry recognized threat intelligence data to an INTERPOL-coordinated operation Ramz, a cybercrime crackdown across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The law enforcement action that brought...
May 15, 2026Kaspersky’s study* reveals that while 47% of families talk about online safety, only 33% secure all their family devices – highlighting the need for proactivity from Family Digital Managers.
May 12, 2026 On International Anti-Ransomware Day, May 12, Kaspersky shares a report with an overview of ransomware trends that marked 2025 and insights into what the threat landscape holds in 2026. According to Kaspersky Security Network, in 2025 Latin America...
May 11, 2026 Kaspersky has detected phishing and business email compromise (BEC) attacks that are leveraging Amazon Simple Email Service (SES) – a cloud-based email service designed for businesses and developers to send and receive high-volume marketing,...
May 7, 2026 To mark the occasion of World Password Day, Kaspersky experts analyzed 231 million unique passwords in major password leaks from 2023 to 2026, and uncovered several key patterns. First, 68% of modern passwords can be cracked within a day. Second, it...
May 6, 2026 Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) discovered an active supply chain attack targeting the official website of Daemon Tools, a widely used virtual drive emulation software. The compromised installer delivers malicious software...
May 5, 2026 Although the main initial vectors in 2025 remain similar to 2024, their combined share has grown to over 80%. Public-facing applications account for 43.7%, while trusted relationships have increased from 12.7% to 15.5%. Valid accounts make up 25.4%....
May 4, 2026 Millions of football fans around the world are gearing up for the World Cup taking place this summer, and cybercriminals are seizing the moment to exploit the heightened interest. Experts at Kaspersky have uncovered various types of scams that mimic...
May 3, 2026 As the major sport and music events kick off and holiday travel peaks, the rate of lost and stolen phones spike. But when your device vanishes – in a crowded stadium, a festival field, or a busy airport – panic sets in. And so does risk: from...
April 30, 2026According to Kaspersky telemetry, almost 19,500 malicious packages were found in open-source projects by the end of 2025, representing a 37% increase compared to the end of 2024.
April 29, 2026 A recent joint study by Kaspersky and VDC revealed that over half of energy organizations have already faced cyber incidents exceeding $1 million in cost. This highlights the escalating financial and operational risks confronting critical...
April 27, 2026 With internet penetration in the Middle East exceeding 70% and children accessing digital platforms at increasingly younger ages, digital safety has become a key concern for families. Research from Kaspersky highlights a shift in children’s online...
April 23, 2026 Kaspersky ICS CERT discovered a hardware-level vulnerability affecting Qualcomm chipsets that are widely used in a range of consumer and industrial devices, including smartphones and tablets, car components, IoT devices and more. The vulnerability...
April 22, 2026 A recent Kaspersky survey entitled “Cybersecurity in the workplace: Employee knowledge and behavior”, showed that 44% of professionals in the Middle East, consider cybersecurity rules in their company to be excessive or not fully appropriate. While...
April 21, 2026 According to the global report by Kaspersky Security Services ‘Anatomy of a Cyber World’, the government sector has emerged as the most targeted sector for the second consecutive year, accounting for 19% of all high-severity incidents in 2025. The...