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February 6, 2025 In 2024, Kaspersky researchers detected over 414,000 ‘Nigerian’ email scams. The number of such emails in KSA increased by 99% in comparison with the previous year. These emails relied on messages that lured victims with enticing financial offers...
February 5, 2025 Kaspersky Threat Research expertise center has discovered a new data-stealing Trojan, SparkCat, active in AppStore and Google Play since at least March 2024. This is the first known instance of optical recognition-based malware appearing in...
February 4, 2025 Kaspersky has announced a significant update to its Kaspersky Thin Client (KTC), introducing a suite of new features designed to address user needs and enhance the remote work experience. These updates further solidify the KTC as a modern, secure,...
February 3, 2025 Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team detected a new malicious campaign targeting Android users. It uses fake wedding invitations to lure victims into installing a malicious application that was labelled by Kaspersky as the Tria Stealer. It...
January 31, 2025 Kaspersky Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team (ICS CERT) has outlined its cybersecurity predictions for 2025. There will be a growing need to protect both innovative and legacy systems, all while navigating the landscape of...
January 30, 2025 Kaspersky Threat Lookup now provides customers with summaries and article abstracts related to analyzed objects in the OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence) tab, saving them time when searching for IoCs (Indicators of Compromise) or researching...
January 29, 2025The new DeepSeek AI assistant has attracted a lot of attention in recent days. Kaspersky experts have also detected scam activity related to it.
January 28, 2025 Kaspersky has introduced a new approach within its BUILD track of Kaspersky United partner program to make cybersecurity more accessible for smaller companies and startups that develop software. By simplifying entry requirements and offering...
January 27, 2025 As Data Privacy Day approaches on January 28, Kaspersky is shining a light on the often-overlooked privacy trade-offs involved with using popular, everyday apps. These include social media apps, but also others such as e-commerce apps, fitness and...
January 23, 2025 To bolster the productivity and effectiveness of cybersecurity teams, Kaspersky has unveiled a significant update to its Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solution. The enhanced platform provides a new AI module for faster and more...
January 21, 2025 Consumers across the world are eager to indulge in Dubai’s luxurious chocolate. However, cybercriminals are exploiting this trend to deceive unsuspecting buyers. Kaspersky experts have uncovered a series of scams related to the growing demand,...
January 20, 2025 Throughout 2024, the most common type of security incident faced by companies was related to network protection according to the latest Kaspersky IT Security Economics report. 91% of businesses in The Middle East encountered adversaries attempting...
January 15, 2025 Kaspersky is proud to announce the launch of three new specialized topics within its leading platform, the Kaspersky Automated Security Awareness Platform, aimed at improving employees’ cybersecurity skills. These new courses are designed to provide...
January 14, 2025 As artificial intelligence reshapes the cybersecurity landscape, organizations worldwide face escalating challenges when protecting against sophisticated AI-powered attacks. Despite understanding the severity of the threat, businesses are struggling...
January 13, 2025Kaspersky is offering Zain KSA customers a flexible way to stay digitally secure with monthly subscriptions to its award-winning consumer security solutions and tools: Kaspersky Standard, Plus, Premium, and Kaspersky Safe Kids.
January 13, 2025 stc Kuwait customers can now enjoy enhanced digital security with Kaspersky’s innovative consumer solutions, available through convenient monthly subscriptions. Featuring Kaspersky Plus and Kaspersky Premium, along with Kaspersky Safe Kids, these...
January 13, 2025Kaspersky appoints 2B, one of Egypt’s leading companies in IT ecommerce and retail business, as its new distribution partner for the full Kaspersky consumer portfolio in Egypt.
January 8, 2025 Kaspersky has been ranked among 2024’s technology leaders in the Quadrant Knowledge Solutions SPARK Matrix™ for its managed security services, digital forensics, and incident response, earning high ratings across the parameters of technology...
January 6, 2025 As concerns about the use of AI in cyberattacks increase, companies worldwide are racing to bolster their cybersecurity strategies, according to Kaspersky survey. In a new study the cybersecurity company revealed that 89% of IT and Information...
December 26, 2024 Kaspersky experts have uncovered a new phishing scam targeting businesses that promote their pages on Facebook. Scammers send emails allegedly on behalf of Meta for Business – Facebook’s platform for businesses – claiming the recipient’s page...
December 25, 2024 Kaspersky continues to set the benchmark for excellence in cybersecurity. In 2024, the company’s products – including those for consumers, small offices, and enterprises – achieved unparalleled success in SE Labs’ rigorous testing. Across all four...
December 24, 2024 Lazarus’ key operation – “Operation DreamJob” – continues to evolve with new sophisticated tactics that have persisted for more than five years, according to Kaspersky's Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT). The latest targets include employees...
December 23, 2024 • Dark web threads discussing crypto-drainers – malware designed to swiftly drain cryptocurrency wallets – saw a significant rise in 2024, as revealed by the latest Kaspersky Security Bulletin. • Kaspersky also reported a 40% spike in corporate...
December 20, 2024 As part of its annual Kaspersky Security Bulletin, the company’s experts have analyzed significant supply chain attacks and IT outages from the past year and explored potential future risk scenarios, providing insights aimed at helping businesses of...