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September 16, 2025 As Apple opened preorders for the new iPhone 17, Kaspersky detected a spike in scam exploiting the device's launch hype, with fraudsters deploying fake websites, bogus lotteries, and phony “tester” recruitment schemes to harvest personal data and...
September 15, 2025 Kaspersky has uncovered a new phishing campaign targeting WhatsApp users through a fraudulent voting scheme. This attack lures victims with a voting page allegedly featuring young athletes, but other voting topics are being exploited as well. The...
September 12, 2025 A recent Kaspersky survey entitled “Cybersecurity in the workplace: Employee knowledge and behavior”, showed that professionals surveyed in the Middle East region, use multiple devices for work: along with a computer, 65% of respondents also use a...
September 11, 2025 According to the Kaspersky’s statistics over half of general users and nearly 60% of corporate users currently use Windows 10 OS. Only 33% of the audience have already upgraded their devices to the latest OS version—Windows 11. In the Middle East...
September 10, 2025 Held for the first time on August 30–31, 2025, the online international cybersecurity competition Kaspersky {CTF} has determined five winning cybersecurity teams from around the world. Ganesh from the University of São Paulo, Brazil; Pinely, the...
September 9, 2025 Kaspersky is proud to announce the launch of the new External Attack Surface module within its Digital Footprint Intelligence (DFI) service, available directly in the Threat Intelligence portal. This enhancement introduces External Attack Surface...
September 8, 2025 According to Kaspersky data, there were 29% more attacks on Android smartphone users in the first half of 2025 compared to the first half of 2024, and 48% more compared to the second half of 2024. In 2025 Kaspersky detected prominent mobile threats...
September 4, 2025 Since late August 2025, the Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has been observing a new malicious campaign leveraging a stealer — a type of malware designed to steal passwords and other account information. The StealC v2 infostealer...
September 3, 2025A new Kaspersky report reveals that 87% of randomly surveyed websites display cookie notifications, yet most users remain unaware of the serious threats posed by these small data files.
September 2, 2025 New Kaspersky data has shown that more Windows and Linux users faced vulnerability exploits in the first half of 2025 compared to 2024. The total number of vulnerabilities registered in the first half of 2025, according to cve.org, also increased...
September 1, 2025 As the new academic year begins, Kaspersky has detected a wave of phishing webpages targeting college and university students as well as professors. Attackers are deploying fake login portals that mimic official university websites, tricking users...
August 28, 2025 Kaspersky Threat Research has identified new attacks by the ransomware group OldGremlin in early 2025, signaling the return of an operation that targets manufacturing, healthcare, retail and technology firms and once demanded nearly $17 million from...
August 27, 2025 As children are now growing up in a world where money is mostly digital, cybersecurity has become a fundamental part of financial literacy. Unlike previous generations, their first experiences with money are not only piggy banks, but in-app...
August 25, 2025 As part of its partnership with INTERPOL, Kaspersky has recently participated in the law enforcement agency’s operation, known as Serengeti 2.0, to combat cybercrime across the African continent. Focused on several criminal activities which target...
August 22, 2025 Health and fitness goals remain a top priority for many people, especially during peak sports seasons and moments of renewed motivation. Reflecting this trends, online personal training has become increasingly popular, boosted by the influence of...
August 21, 2025 Cybersecurity teams today face increasingly sophisticated attacks powered by artificial intelligence, automation, and advanced persistent threats (APTs), making traditional reactive security measures insufficient. To effectively counter these...
August 20, 2025 Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has uncovered GodRAT — a new Remote Access Trojan distributed via malicious screensaver files disguised as financial documents and delivered through Skype messenger until March 2025, subsequently...
August 19, 2025 Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) in collaboration with BI.ZONE Vulnerability Research experts, observed new 2025 activity associated with the PipeMagic backdoor originally discovered in December 2022. The backdoor has expanded...
August 18, 2025According to Kaspersky’s survey nearly half (43%) of respondents in the UAE trust AI to plan trips, however 96% of those that do are satisfied with this experience with 83% planning to use it in the future.
August 14, 2025 Kaspersky has detected and blocked over 142 million phishing link clicks globally in Q2 2025, the UAE saw a 21.2% increase from Q1 in phishing attempts. Currently phishing is going through a shift driven by sophisticated AI-powered deception...
August 12, 2025 It is holiday season in many parts of the world, these days, though, going on holiday does not always mean turning back on office life – hybrid work cuts both ways. Today’s widespread connectivity—available at airports, train stations, restaurants,...
August 11, 2025 According to Kaspersky Security Network, between October 2024 and July 2025, over 5,000 users — both individuals and organizations — fell victim to the Efimer trojan. The malware was particularly impactful in Brazil, affecting around 1,500 victims....
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 6, 2025 Children today are surrounded by digital devices from birth, and many can’t imagine life without them. Kaspersky research findings show that 47% of children surveyed in the UAE would like to become bloggers in the future. The seriousness of their...