Press Releases
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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.
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...