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October 9, 2024 Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has recently discovered a new malicious campaign involving the PipeMagic Trojan, which has shifted from targeting entities in Asia to expanding its reach to organizations in Saudi Arabia. The...
October 8, 2024 Kaspersky experts have recently uncovered new series of Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) attacks by Awaken Likho targeting government and industrial sectors in Russia. The threat group, still active, has adapted its tactics to improve the...
October 7, 2024In observing World Mental Health Day on the 10th of October, Kaspersky warns of the relationship between digital fatigue and increased exposure to cyber risks.
October 3, 2024 Between January 2023 and September 2024, Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence experts identified 547 listings to buy and sell exploits targeting software vulnerabilities. These advertisements are posted on various dark web forums and shadow...
October 2, 2024 Kaspersky’s report on the cybersecurity landscape for industrial control systems (ICS) in the second quarter of 2024, revealed a 20% increase in ransomware attacks compared to the previous quarter. The report underscores a growing threat to critical...
October 1, 2024 Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) tools are quickly becoming an integral part of the modern work environment, fulfilling a range of professional tasks from drafting a report to analysing spreadsheets, amongst others. A global Kaspersky...
September 25, 2024 Kaspersky's latest analysis of the 25 most prevalent web tracking services, including Google services, New Relic, Microsoft, revealed over 38 billion instances of web trackers collecting user behavior data in 2024, with an average of one million...
September 24, 2024 In late August 2024, Kaspersky experts identified a new version of the Necro Trojan that had infiltrated several popular applications on Google Play and modified applications on unofficial platforms, including Spotify, WhatsApp and Minecraft. Necro...
September 19, 2024 At the end of August, Kaspersky experts discovered a phishing campaign with an unusual attack vector – through an image. This scam targeted organizations in the fields of online retail, distribution, transportation, and logistics. The cyber...
September 18, 2024 In today’s interconnected world, cyberattacks are more frequent and more dangerous than ever before. Businesses, regardless of size or industry, are prime targets for cybercriminals. These attacks can cause widespread damage and create long-lasting...
September 17, 2024 The number of unique users targeted by cybercriminals using popular children’s games as a lure surged by 30% in the first six months of 2024 compared to H2 2023, according to Kaspersky experts. Researchers analyzed gaming risks for young players,...
September 16, 2024 Kaspersky announces the launch of its Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security Assessment service, setting a new standard for safeguarding Saudi Arabia’s critical industrial infrastructure. With over 15 years of pioneering experience in OT and ICS...
September 12, 2024 Kaspersky researchers have identified a macOS variant of the HZ Rat backdoor targeting users of WeChat and DingTalk, two popular Chinese messaging platforms. The malware, first detected on Windows systems, now threatens macOS, potentially enabling...
September 11, 2024Kaspersky Extended Detection and Response (XDR) has received Leader status from ISG (Information Services Group) for the second year in a row, reaffirming its technological excellence and great capabilities to combat new and complex threats.
September 10, 2024 The recent rapid proliferation and increased sophistication of Mallox ransomware signals a pressing demand for organizations to urgently bolster their defenses, protecting their digital assets and mitigating risks. To address this need, Kaspersky...
September 5, 2024 Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has discovered a new Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) campaign carried out by the Tropic Trooper group. This operation has been targeting a governmental entity in the Middle East for over a year,...
September 4, 2024 The recent study titled “Excitement, Superstition, and Great Insecurity – How Global Consumers Engage with the Digital World” reveals 61% of consumers in the META region believe the identities of the deceased are particularly vulnerable to identity...
September 3, 2024 As challenges continue to grow for cybersecurity teams, Kaspersky has unveiled a significant update to its Unified Monitoring and Analysis Platform, a security information and event management system (SIEM). The enhanced functionality is designed to...
September 2, 2024 As the back-to-school season starts, Kaspersky's cybersecurity experts have detected a significant surge in fraudulent activities. Every year, cybercriminals exploit the busy period of academic preparations and purchases, launching sophisticated...
August 28, 2024 Remote work has become a new reality for many professionals. Employees, ranging from designers to accountants, often handle sensitive information, which presents a risk of compromise when operating outside an office environment. To help navigate...
August 20, 2024 AI is becoming a new member of society according to results from a new Kaspersky survey ‘Excitement, Superstition and great Insecurity – How global Consumers engage with the Digital World’. The study also found that today artificial intelligence is...
August 15, 2024In the second quarter of 2024, Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) observed that, while some threat actors maintained their usual patterns, others have significantly updated their tools and broadened the scope of their activities.
August 13, 2024Kaspersky appoints Al-Falak Electronic Equipment & Supplies, a long-standing leader in Advanced IT and Communication Services in the region, as its distribution partner for the full Kaspersky consumer portfolio in Saudi Arabia.
August 8, 2024 With the number of global email users projected to grow to 4.73 billion by 2026, email has become one of the most important platforms for communication in the digital age. For many people, an email address is their main digital identity. Kaspersky...