Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity news, data protection updates, cloud security trends, and digital threat intelligence for businesses and organizations in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region.
Kaspersky discovered cyberattacks that sourced information from GitHub, Quora, and social networks to target organizations
August 1, 2025 Kaspersky detected a complex attack sequence that involved retrieving information from legitimate services such as GitHub, Microsoft Learn Challenge, Quora, and social networks. The attackers did this to avoid detection and run an execution chain to launch Cobalt Strike Beacon, a tool to remotely control computers, execute commands, steal data, and maintain […]
Polyworking generation: How Gen Z’s multi-job hustle brings more cybersecurity risks
July 31, 2025 The new Gen Z trend of ‘polyworking’ — juggling multiple jobs at once — is creating new cybersecurity challenges, as each additional role increases the risk of attacks on both individuals and corporate networks. From H2 2024 to H1 2025, Kaspersky detected over 6 million attacks disguised as work tools, along with […]
Form-idable foe: Crypto scammers target users through Google Forms
July 29, 2025 Kaspersky researchers have discovered a new wave of scam attacks that use Google Forms to target crypto users. Knowing the email address of the potential victim, the attackers send a scam email through Google Forms, which is designed to appear as a notification from a crypto exchange service. Users are invited to […]
Kaspersky reveals SharePoint ToolShell vulnerabilities stem from incomplete 2020 fix
July 28, 2025 Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) discovered that the recently exploited ToolShell vulnerabilities in Microsoft SharePoint originate from an incomplete fix for CVE-2020-1147, first reported in 2020. The SharePoint vulnerabilities have emerged as a major cybersecurity threat this year amid active exploitation. Kaspersky Security Network showed exploitation attempts worldwide, including in […]
Kaspersky: cybersecurity experts seek improvements to maximize protection
23 July 2025 The latest Kaspersky’s global survey revealed that the majority of professionals believe there are “a few” or “some” areas that could be enhanced, while one in four advocates for significant upgrades. A study titled “Improving resilience: cybersecurity through system immunity,” conducted by Kaspersky, explored how organizations currently manage cybersecurity and how they […]
ManageEngine Enhances AD360 With Risk Exposure Management and Local User MFA Features to Strengthen Identity Threat Defenses
New Capabilities Help Enterprises Visualize Attack Paths, Enforce MFA on Unmanaged Local Accounts, and Align Identity Security With the Zero Trust Framework Dubai, UAE — July 23, 2025 —ManageEngine, a division of Zoho Corporation and a leading provider of enterprise IT management solutions, today announced the general availability of identity risk exposure management and local user MFA […]
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When Missiles Meet Malware: The Rise of Digital Battles
By Carl Windsor — Fortinet CISO The Israel–Iran war has evolved beyond kinetic warfare into a complex cyber conflict. Both nations and their proxy or hacktivist groups are targeting critical sectors—finance, healthcare, telecoms, infrastructure, and public trust. Even before the conflict escalated physically, FortiRecon detected increased chatter on the dark web, signaling cyberattack preparations. Within […]
Rubrik Advances New Data Security for AWS Cloud Databases
Dubai, United Arab Emirates. — July 16, 2025 — Rubrik (NYSE: RBRK), the cybersecurity company, today announced a significant expansion of its data protection services, which provides an additional layer of defense in depth for Amazon DynamoDB and Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL. As the volume of data continues to grow at an unprecedented scale, it exposes organizations to […]
Kaspersky highlights top risks of Quantum Computing
July 14, 2025 Kaspersky is addressing one of the most debatable technological challenges of the coming decade: the rise of quantum computing and its potential impact on digital security. In this context, experts have identified the main quantum threats that demand immediate action from the cybersecurity community. As classical computers approach their physical limits, their […]
Kingston’s IronKey D500S is world’s first and only TAA-Compliant, FIPS 140-3 Level 3 Hardware-Encrypted Drive with Trusted Supply Chain
Dubai, UAE – July 15, 2025: Kingston Digital Europe Co LLP, the flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, today announced its award-winning Kingston IronKey™ D500S hardware-encrypted USB flash drive has received NIST FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validation. Designed and assembled by Kingston in California, […]
Fortinet Report: OT Cybersecurity Risk Elevates within Executive Leadership Ranks
More than half (52%) of organizations report that the CISO/CSO is responsible for OT, up from 16% in 2022, while 95% of organizations report that the C-suite is responsible for OT, up from 41% in 2022 As industrial environments become increasingly digitized and interconnected, a new global report from cybersecurity leader Fortinet highlights a decisive […]
Kaspersky uncovers $500K crypto heist through malicious packages
July 13, 2025 Kaspersky GReAT (Global Research and Analysis Team) experts have discovered open-source packages that download the Quasar backdoor and a stealer designed to exfiltrate cryptocurrency. The malicious packages are intended for the Cursor AI development environment, which is based on Visual Studio Code — a tool used for AI-assisted coding. The malicious open-source […]
Outdated Cybersecurity Practices Endanger Industrial Operations
Abu Dhabi, UAE – July 9, 2025: CPX Holding, a leading provider of cutting-edge cyber and physical security solutions and services, today released a new whitepaper titled “Securing Operational Technology with Trust and Collaboration.” The paper provides a comprehensive overview of the unique cybersecurity challenges facing Operational Technology (OT) environments and outlines practical recommendations for […]
ONE YEAR UNTIL KICK-OFF: SECURING THE 2026 FOOTBALL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS – NETSCOUT COMMENTS
This time next year, the eyes of the world will be fixed on the Football World Championships. Anticipation is already building ahead of the 23rd edition of the sporting event, as the promise of the grandest iteration of the tournament yet – more than 100 games are taking place across the U.S., Canada and Mexico […]
Inside FunkSec: Kaspersky explores the evolution of AI-powered ransomware with password-gated capabilities
July 6, 2025 Kaspersky experts revealed the inner workings of FunkSec — a ransomware group that illustrates the future of mass cybercrime: AI-powered, multifunctional, highly adaptive and operating on volume with ransoms as low as $10,000 to maximize profits. Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) constantly monitors the ransomware threat landscape, where attacks continue […]
Social media scams put users’ data at risk, Kaspersky warns
June 30, 2025 In the context of World Social Media Day, celebrated on June 30, Kaspersky warns of fraudulent websites created to steal users’ personal data. Kaspersky experts warn of a wave of scams using social engineering and phishing techniques on social media and messaging apps to steal credentials and distribute malware. Taking advantage of […]
CPX elevates security excellence with Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA) membership
Abu Dhabi, UAE – June 30, 2025: CPX Holding, a leading provider of cutting-edge cyber and physical security solutions and services, today announced it has joined the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA), a prestigious ecosystem of independent software vendors (ISV) and managed security service providers (MSSP) that have integrated their solutions with Microsoft’s security technologies. […]
Turkcell Collaborates with Juniper Networks and ID Quantique to Pioneer Quantum-Safe Network Security
Industry-first proof-of-concept showcases quantum-safe protection for precision timing and encrypted data across Turkcell’s mobile backhaul, advancing secure, next-generation 5G services ISTANBUL, Türkiye – 29 June, 2025 – Juniper Networks, a leader in secure, AI-native networks, today announced that Turkcell (NYSE:TKC) (BIST:TCELL), Türkiye’s leading telecommunications and technology company, has collaborated with Juniper and ID Quantique, a global […]
Genetec brings powerful new capabilities to Security Center SaaS
Flexible, open platform gives security professionals and integrators the freedom to deploy and scale physical security on their terms DUBAI, July 1, 2025 — Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), the global leader in enterprise physical security software, announced new updates to Security Center SaaS, the company’s enterprise-grade Security-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution. Since its launch, Genetec has delivered new […]
Zscaler Expands Public Data Center Footprint in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Secure Digital Transformation
Zscaler investment strengthens cloud security, ensures data sovereignty, and enhances user experience for organizations across the region Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, July 1, 2025 – Zscaler, Inc., the leader in cloud security, has announced the strategic expansion of its public data center (DC) infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the Middle East’s dynamic […]
New Duo IAM delivers comprehensive identity security that organizations can trust
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – July 1, 2025 – Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO), the leader in security and networking, today unveiled Duo Identity and Access Management (IAM), a new security solution that transforms how organizations combat persistent identity-based attacks that are accelerating in the AI era. Identity is a prime target for bad actors, accounting for 60% of Cisco Talos […]
Raynet positioned as a Leader in the 2025 SPARK Matrix™ for Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) by QKS Group
SPARK Matrix™ for Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) 2025 QKS Group announced today that it has named Raynet as a 2025 technology leader in the SPARK Matrix™: Unified Endpoint Management (UEM), 2025. The QKS Group SPARK Matrix™ includes a detailed analysis of the global market dynamics, major trends, vendor landscape, and competitive positioning. The study also […]