Press Releases
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April 22, 2024 Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (PJSC) and Kaspersky, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate collaboration in areas of cybersecurity. The MoU was signed by Dr. Ahmed...
April 18, 2024 Kaspersky has presented an updated operating system for thin clients that offers enhanced connectivity, higher speed of applications delivery, lower total cost of ownership, user-friendly graphical interface and quick deployment. It is the main...
March 27, 2024 In 2023, Kaspersky's products held the leading position in the TOP3 metric. During the year, Kaspersky participated in 100 independent tests and reviews, with its products being awarded 93 firsts and 94 TOP3 finishes, achieving the highest result of...
March 4, 2024 Kaspersky today announced receiving their Regional Headquarters License (RHQ) in Saudi Arabia from the Kingdom’s Ministry of Investment. This license reflects Kaspersky’s commitment towards elevating the cybersecurity competitiveness within economic...
March 4, 2024 A recent Kaspersky study has revealed that more than 50% of companies have implemented Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) in their businesses’ infrastructures. Additionally, 33% are planning to adopt these interconnected...
February 26, 2024 According to the findings from recent Kaspersky study revealed at Cyber Security Weekend, 41% of companies worldwide are facing a shortfall of qualified cybersecurity professionals. This problem is even more sensitive for the Middle East, Turkiye,...
February 22, 2024 At the Cyber Security Weekend – META, Kaspersky released new data on mobile cyberthreat dynamics in countries of the Middle East, Turkiye, Africa (META) region. As users increasingly rely on their mobile devices to share personal data and connect to...
February 21, 2024 Internet of Things (IoT) devices include wearables, smart home appliances, smart city systems, self-driving cars, automated retail checkouts, and other smart devices for home and business use. Cybercriminals infect smart devices to conduct attacks...
February 20, 2024 An in-depth research by Kaspersky experts shows a surge in the number of targeted ransomware groups globally by 30% from 2022 to 2023. In parallel to this increase, the number of victims of targeted ransomware attacks spiked by 70% within the same...
February 19, 2024 Kaspersky experts discussed the evolution of the cyberthreat landscape in the region during its 9th annual Cyber Security Weekend – META 2024, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The focal point of the discussions was the security of emerging technology...
February 15, 2024 Kaspersky has introduced a major update to its United partner program. As the number of its global partners increases, Kaspersky has defined four new specified approaches for those selling, deploying, providing managed services or building solutions...
February 12, 2024 Kaspersky has appointed seasoned IT leader, Toufic Derbass, as the Managing Director for the Middle East, Türkiye and Africa (META) region. With nearly three decades of experience, Toufic aims to build on Kaspersky’s strong regional presence of over...
November 6, 2023 Kaspersky today announced the launch of its Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service in Saudi Arabia through the public cloud service provided by Saudi Cloud Computing Company (SCCC Alibaba Cloud) to comply with data sovereignty and privacy...
October 31, 2023 According to the results of the Kaspersky Business Digitization survey that was conducted in the Middle East, Turkiye, Africa region in the summer of 2023, 53% of employees are afraid of drone spying. Corporate spies and hackers use drones to get...
October 24, 2023The Information Technology Institute (ITI) and Kaspersky have announced their collaboration to empower Juniors with cybersecurity skills and support the Egyptian citizens at large with awareness tools in the cybersecurity area.
October 17, 2023The UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC UAE) and Kaspersky signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to educate and elevate the level of cyber readiness and resilience across all sectors of the economy.
October 16, 2023On the first day of GITEX Global 2023, Kaspersky and Saudia Dairy and Food Stuff Company (SADAFCO) joined efforts to share best practices and elevate cybersecurity awareness within the critical infrastructure sector in the Middle East.
October 10, 2023 Kaspersky today announced its partnership with the Saudi Esports Federation (SEF), becoming an exclusive partner for Saudi eLeagues and Voices of Saudi Esports in the category of cybersecurity and digital protection. This will help Kaspersky join...
September 28, 2023 Kaspersky released a new report on mobile cyberthreat dynamics in Q2 2023, which indicates that threats for mobile devices are growing. While users increasingly rely on their mobile devices to share personal data and connect to corporate networks,...
September 17, 2023 The “Kaspersky Transparency Center”, first of its kind in the Middle East was inaugurated today by His Excellency the Vice Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Engineer Haitham bin Abdul Rahman Al-Ohali, in the presence of...
September 7, 2023 According to Kaspersky research , the majority of employees in the United Arab Emirates believe that the metaverse is the future of internet and will revolutionize entire industries (84,8%). Only few were skeptical of the metaverse and thought that...
September 5, 2023 According to the Digital Superstitions survey by Kaspersky*, more than half of the respondents in the Middle East, Türkiye, Africa region (55%) do not post photos with their partners or spouses on social networks. Kaspersky is shedding light on how...
September 4, 2023 With the global business landscape becoming increasingly interconnected, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have been surging as companies look for growth, diversification, and strategic positioning. According to an E&Y report, in the Middle East region...
August 23, 2023 Kaspersky experts have outlined top four email scam themes and tactics currently prevalent in the Middle East, Türkiye, Africa region (META). These scams highlight different social engineering techniques used by cybercriminals, however the objective...