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August 7, 2025 Kaspersky has introduced a new module on vishing (voice phishing) to its ASAP (Automated Security Awareness Platform), continuing its mission to build practical cyber-hygiene skills among employees across industries. The latest update addresses one...
August 5, 202586% of companies in the UAE rely on multi-vendor ecosystems despite the fact that such fragmented security solutions lead to operational and financial strains. Such findings were revealed in the recent Kaspersky research.
August 4, 2025 For the 5th year in a row Kaspersky VPN has been awarded with the ‘Approved’ certificate by AV-TEST for its stable connection, highly effective privacy protection and low impact on the device and connection performance. This year, Kaspersky Premium,...
August 1, 2025 Kaspersky detected a complex attack sequence that involved retrieving information from legitimate services such as GitHub, Microsoft Learn Challenge, Quora, and social networks. The attackers did this to avoid detection and run an execution chain to...
July 31, 2025 The Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship today launched extensive activities within the framework of the Youth, Technology, and Jobs project, aiming to enhance digital skills for youth and connect them with real opportunities in the...
July 31, 2025 The new Gen Z trend of ‘polyworking’ — juggling multiple jobs at once — is creating new cybersecurity challenges, as each additional role increases the risk of attacks on both individuals and corporate networks. From H2 2024 to H1 2025, Kaspersky...
July 30, 2025 One of the core reasons why businesses remain vulnerable to cyberthreats is that they underestimate their risk or overestimate the strength of their existing defences. According to a recent Kaspersky survey entitled “Cybersecurity in the workplace:...
July 29, 2025 Kaspersky researchers have discovered a new wave of scam attacks that use Google Forms to target crypto users. Knowing the email address of the potential victim, the attackers send a scam email through Google Forms, which is designed to appear as a...
July 28, 2025Kaspersky's Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) discovered that the recently exploited ToolShell vulnerabilities in Microsoft SharePoint originate from an incomplete fix for CVE-2020-1147, first reported in 2020.
July 24, 2025 Kaspersky has identified an advanced phishing campaign targeting employees with personalized emails and attached documents disguised as HR policy updates. This campaign marks a significant escalation in phishing tactics, with attackers tailoring not...
July 23, 2025The latest Kaspersky’s global survey revealed that the majority of professionals believe there are "a few" or "some" areas that could be enhanced, while one in four advocates for significant upgrades.
July 22, 2025 Kaspersky announces the registration opening for its brand-new Kaspersky{CTF} (Capture the Flag) competition, inviting academic and corporate teams from around the globe to compete in a battle of skill, strategy and innovation. The competition will...
July 21, 2025 Kaspersky Managed Detection and Response experts observed a cyber espionage attack on a Southern African organization and linked it to the Chinese-speaking group APT41. Although the threat actor has shown limited activity in Southern Africa, this...
July 17, 2025 Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has uncovered a new backdoor based on open-source tools, dubbed GhostContainer. The previously unknown highly customized malware was discovered during an incident response (IR) case, targeting...
July 15, 2025 In today’s digital world, QR codes are placed on almost everything - from yogurt containers and restaurant menus to museum exhibits, and even utility bills and parking lots. People use them to open websites, download apps, collect loyalty program...
July 14, 2025 Kaspersky is addressing one of the most debatable technological challenges of the coming decade: the rise of quantum computing and its potential impact on digital security. In this context, experts have identified the main quantum threats that...
July 10, 2025 Kaspersky GReAT (Global Research and Analysis Team) experts have discovered open-source packages that download the Quasar backdoor and a stealer designed to exfiltrate cryptocurrency. The malicious packages are intended for the Cursor development...
July 9, 2025 “F1: The Movie” has just premiered worldwide, and the excitement surrounding the highly anticipated Apple Original Films release starring Brad Pitt has fueled a wave of fraudulent activity, Kaspersky reports. Scammers are attempting to lure victims...
July 8, 2025 Born and raised in a world of fast-evolving technology, Gen Z is the most internet-savvy generation yet, known for their digital fluency and trendsetting influence. From their earliest years, they have been shaping and redefining the digital...
July 7, 2025 Kaspersky has once again proven its leadership in cybersecurity by securing three major titles at the SE Labs Security Awards 2025. This prestigious annual event honors the most effective and resilient security solutions across the industry, and...
July 3, 2025Kaspersky experts revealed the inner workings of FunkSec — a ransomware group that illustrates the future of mass cybercrime: AI-powered, multifunctional, highly adaptive and operating on volume with ransoms as low as $10,000 to maximize profits.
July 2, 2025 Kaspersky has detected a rapidly escalating malicious campaign that has targeted over 1,100 corporate users since June 2025. The attackers pose as a legal firm and in their emails threaten recipients with lawsuits over alleged domain name patent...
July 1, 2025 It is expected that by 2028, more than 33% of households worldwide will be equipped with smart home systems. Voice assistants, kitchen robots, smart lights and many other intelligent devices have become an integral part of our everyday life,...
June 30, 2025In the context of World Social Media Day, celebrated on June 30, Kaspersky warns of fraudulent websites created to steal users' personal data.