As part of the annual Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2024, held in Riyadh from December 15 to 19, Kaspersky presented its guidelines for the secure development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The document aims to help organizations avoid risks associated with the adoption of AI technologies by providingRead More…
Kaspersky has announced a projected 23% average annual growth in its Saudi Arabian business for 2024-2028. This sustained growth highlights the increasing demand for advanced cybersecurity solutions in the Kingdom, as organizations strive to protect their digital assets against a backdrop of evolving cyberthreats. With 17 years of leadership inRead More…
In 2024, supply chain attacks and IT outages emerged as dominant cybersecurity concerns, demonstrating that virtually no infrastructure is immune to risk. A faulty CrowdStrike update affected millions of systems, and sophisticated incidents, such as the XZ backdoor and the Polyfill.io supply chain attack exposed the risks inherent in widelyRead More…
Kaspersky has updated its Kaspersky Anti Targeted Attack (KATA). The upgraded platform now provides customers with a Network Detection and Response (NDR) functionality and allows for more flexible subscription licensing support for Managed Security Service Providers (MSSP). Organizations face a never-ending barrage of complex threats, APTs and targeted attacks. According toRead More…
Kaspersky has announced the launch of Appicenter, a content distribution platform for KasperskyOS-based devices, at GITEX 2024 that takes place from 14-18 of October in Dubai. Kaspersky IoT Secure Gateway (KISG) is the first product to be supported by Appicenter. This platform introduces a wide range of business scenarios andRead More…
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 attackers aimed to steal corporate email credentials from potential victims. Within the phishing scheme,Read More…
Kaspersky has announced 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 security,Read More…
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 bolster the productivity of cybersecurity teams by expanding the capabilities for threat detection and response. Cybersecurity teams face numerous challenges, such as frequentRead More…
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 phishing campaigns. However, Kaspersky experts warn that this year, the campaigns have become more targeted, specifically aiming to steal personalRead More…
Kaspersky has uncovered seven vulnerabilities, two of which could allow arbitrary code execution, in the widely used open-source projects Suricata and FreeRDP during pre-release penetration testing of company’s products. Kaspersky’s security experts have found seven vulnerabilities in the widely used open-source projects Suricata and FreeRDP. Two of these vulnerabilities, CVE-2024-32664Read More…
Attackers are increasingly targeting Windows by exploiting vulnerable drivers, according to Kaspersky experts. In the second quarter of 2024, the number of systems attacked using this technique increased by nearly 23% compared to the first quarter. Vulnerable drivers may be exploited for a wide range of attacks, including ransomware andRead More…
In 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. According to the company’s telemetry, there has been a surge in sophisticated cyberespionage campaignsRead More…
