The World Wide Web, more commonly known as the Internet, is the widest digital network ever created and the primary platform of communication for over 64% of the world’s population, currently surpassing 5.16 billion connected users according to the DIGITAL 2023: GLOBAL OVERVIEW REPORT by WeAreSocial. This percentage becomes evenRead More…
Positive Technologies analysed threats to information security in the Middle East, discovering a significant increase in cyberattacks on critical IT infrastructure from 2022-2023. Most of these were targeted attacks, and the most frequently affected organisations were government institutions. Ransomware attacks are skyrocketing. According to Positive Technologies’ cybersecurity threatscape report, MiddleRead More…
ESET has released its latest Threat Report, which summarizes threat landscape trends seen in ESET telemetry from December 2022 through May 2023. In H1 2023, we observed developments highlighting cybercriminals’ remarkable adaptability and pursuit of new avenues of attack:Read More…
Kaspersky has unearthed a phishing campaign targeting cryptocurrency users across the globe. The scheme showcases the ever-evolving tactics used by cybercriminals, reflecting cryptocurrency’s increasing appeal. During the spring of 2023 alone, Kaspersky’s solutions detected and thwarted over 85,000 scam emails, encompassing both hot and cold wallets. Kaspersky provides an in-depthRead More…
As the global community recently commemorated the United Nations’ ‘Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day’ on June 27, Kaspersky is calling on SMEs across Africa to rethink their approach to cybersecurity. Whether a tech startup, small bakery, or a plumber, SMEs are reliant on either a computer or smartphone forRead More…
A malicious extension for the Chrome, Brave, and Opera browsers is used to steal cryptocurrency from victims as a part of a recent Satacom campaign discovered by Kaspersky. Nearly 30,000 users were at risk of being targeted during the last two months. The attackers have implemented a range of maliciousRead More…
Cisco Talos has released its cybersecurity report for the first quarter of 2023, highlighting the most common attacks, targets and other significant trends. The findings show that web shells were the top observed threat, comprising nearly 22 percent of incidents- a novel increase compared to previous quarters. Web shells areRead More…
IBM Security has released its annual X-Force Threat Intelligence Index finding that although ransomware’s share of incidents in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) held steady at 18%, globally defenders were more successful detecting and preventing ransomware.Read More…
Kaspersky researchers have identified a new and ongoing malware campaign that capitalizes on the increasing popularity of the ChatGPT AI chatbot. Cybercriminals are distributing the malware via Facebook communities, offering a fake desktop version of ChatGPT. Instead of the bot, users receive a Trojan dubbed Fobo, that steals sensitive information,Read More…
KnowBe4 has announced the results of its 2022 and Q4 2022 top-clicked phishing report. The report says that phishing emails continue to be one of the most common and effective methods to maliciously impact a variety of organizations around the world – everyone is a potential victim. Cybercriminals constantly refineRead More…
Yahoo climbed 23 places in Q4 2022 according to Check Point Research Check Point Research (CPR) has published its Brand Phishing Report for Q4 2022. The report highlights the brands that were most frequently imitated by cybercriminals in their attempts to steal individuals’ personal information or payment credentials during October,Read More…
Check Point Software Technologies points out the capabilities of cybercriminals depicted in some movies or television series, such as Mr. Robot, are not limited exclusively to fiction, but could actually happen in reality. Could attackers bridge the gap between the physical IoT network (the light bulbs) and attack even moreRead More…
