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…
Kaspersky has appointed 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. The agreement which was officiated this year means that Al-Falak is able to sell Kaspersky award-winning solutions,Read More…
The new study by Kaspersky ‘Excitement, Superstition and great Insecurity – How global Consumers engage with the Digital World’ discloses controversial views among users regarding the protection of their personal information. For instance, 45% of respondents in KSA consider covering the webcam of their digital devices maintains privacy. At theRead More…
Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has published a report describing the recent ransomware attacks with the use of leaked code. This research sheds light on the tools and methods utilized by both organized ransomware groups and individual attackers. With a vast array of tools and samples at theirRead More…
Kaspersky experts warn against a recent scam campaign, crafting phishing pages disguised as the Dubai Government application, Digital Dubai Authority. The scam works by simulating familiar repayment sites, such as DubaiPay and Salik, for victims to enter their financial information in to. With the campaign starting in April, Kaspersky researchersRead More…
Kaspersky researchers have identified a new spyware campaign distributing Mandrake malware through Google Play under the guise of legitimate apps related to cryptocurrency, astronomy, and utility tools. Kaspersky experts have discovered five Mandrake applications on Google Play, which were available for two years, with more than 32,000 downloads. The latestRead More…
