A browser extension is a piece of software that users can install to customize the functionality of a web browser. Browser extensions are handy, but they can also pose serious threats to privacy and security. As an increasing number of people have begun to rely on cryptocurrencies for online transactions,Read More…
At the beginning of 2023 the share of users attacked with spyware in the Middle East increased by 11.8% from Q4 2022 to Q1 2023. Focusing on countries, during the same time period, Qatar (23.8%), Egypt (22.7%), UAE (10.1%), Kuwait (7.8%) and Saudi Arabia (4.5%) also reported an increase inRead More…
Deepfake creation tools and services can be found on darknet marketplaces. These services offer generative AI video creation for a variety of purposes, including fraud, blackmail, and stealing confidential data. The prices for creating or purchasing deepfakes may vary depending on the complexity of the project and the quality ofRead More…
During the annual Cyber Security Weekend 2023 for the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa which was recently held in Almaty, Kazakhstan Kaspersky researchers announced the discovery of a series of attacks by a new malware supposedly developed by the infamous OilRig Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group that has been active in theRead More…
Kaspersky has announced its Training and Internship program in Saudi Arabia, further fueling its commitment to build national capabilities within the cybersecurity sector in the Kingdom. One of the many initiatives pioneered by Kaspersky, this program is open for all students and aims to increase cybersecurity awareness, while enabling skillsRead More…
During Kaspersky’s 8th annual Cyber Security Weekend – META 2023, held in Almaty, Kazakhstan, the company’s experts discussed the biggest cyberthreats specifically targeting governments, enterprises, businesses and industrial organizations, while forecasting the trends that will influence the cybersecurity landscape in the future. The impact of Artificial Intelligence, compromised corporate data onRead More…
Earlier this month, Kaspersky discovered a Qbot malware spike targeting corporate users, spread via a malicious spam-email campaign. Attackers use advanced social engineering techniques: they intercept existing work correspondence and forward malicious PDF attachments to the same email threads. The last method is considered unusual for this malware. Since AprilRead More…
Kaspersky recently investigated the DeathNote, one of clusters that belong to the infamous Lazarus group. DeathNote has transformed drastically over the years, beginning in 2019 with attacks on cryptocurrency-related businesses worldwide. By the end of 2022, it was responsible for targeted campaigns that affected IT companies and defense companies inRead More…
Kaspersky’s anti-phishing systems have prevented 5 million cryptocurrency-related phishing attacks in 2022, increasing by 40 percent compared to the previous year. Conversely, there was a decrease in the detection of traditional financial threats, such as banking and mobile financial malware. These and other findings can be found in company’s latestRead More…
The new version includes a Wireguard protocol for a more protected and transparent connection. Other features added are a dark mode and new locations for connections. Besides that, Pango, Kaspersky’s VPN infrastructure provider, has undergone an Application Security Audit conducted by Aon Cyber Solutions. The size of the world’s nationalRead More…
According to a recent survey by Kaspersky, over 60% of local businesses in the UAE and Saudi Arabia reported problems with data protection: they experienced loss or exposure of corporate or customer data. World Backup Day, recognised on 31 March, puts the importance of backing up data in the spotlightRead More…
Kaspersky has released its first Sustainability (ESG) report which focuses on the results of the company’s sustainable development for 2021 and the first six months of 2022 in the report, released in accordance with the GRI and SASB international standards, Kaspersky has revealed projects and initiatives implemented to reduce itsRead More…
