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 Safe Kids proves superior protection level from inappropriate content
9 August 2024 Kaspersky Safe Kids has received ‘Approved’ certificates from AV-TEST and AV-Comparatives, independent testing organizations, for its outstanding effectiveness in blocking inappropriate content. Tests proved 100% and 98,1% in successful blocking of adult content on Windows platform respectively. In the AV-TEST’s research, the solution became twice the only one with blocking adult content in the history of […]
Samsung’s August Update: An Essential Patch for Galaxy Users
Samsung Galaxy users have again been reminded of the persistent and evolving security threats facing Android devices. This comes as Google has confirmed another serious zero-day vulnerability affecting Android users, spotlighting an urgent and critical update released by Samsung. Google Warns of New Zero-Day Exploit In a recently issued warning, Google has alerted users to […]
One key to many doors: How much value is in your Email address?
8 August 2024 With the number of global email users projected to grow to 4.73 billion by 2026, email has become one of the most important platforms for communication in the digital age. For many people, an email address is their main digital identity. Kaspersky examines what fraudsters can do with a person’s email address and how […]
The psychology behind quishing: Why it’s effective and how to counter it
Riyadh: As the world of cybercrime continues to evolve, phishing remains the reigning champion year after year. In 2022 alone, 84% of organisations were targeted by one or more phishing attacks, a 15% increase over the previous year. As the most common type of cybercrime, phishing emails are crafted to appear as if they are from trusted […]
Dynatrace Celebrates Five Year IPO Anniversary
Dynatrace (NYSE: DT) – helping the world’s largest 15,000 organizations deliver flawless and secure digital transactions – has released its latest financial results for the first quarter of its fiscal 2025. Some highlights include: On the heels of two major global IT outages in the last two weeks – including one that experts are calling the […]
Kaspersky: telecoms are prime targets for cyberattacks in 2024
Telecom, mass media, and construction development companies are the top cyberattack targets in the first half of 2024, reports Kaspersky. Telecoms faced the greatest number of incidents, likely due to attackers’ interest in sensitive data and trusted relationships exploitation. In turn, mass media are traditionally targeted during international conflicts, while construction development firms may be also attractive for threat […]
AdIndustrial organizations face scam campaigns under the guise of communication from logistics company
1 August 2024 Kaspersky experts detected intensified scam activity this summer when cybercriminals tried to steal corporate email credentials by mimicking messages from a well-known logistics company. Attackers targeted organizations in various countries, including Russia, Pakistan, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Egypt, Kuwait, Oman, Brazil, and Kenya. In June 2024, Kaspersky Solutions detected almost 500 emails […]
Kaspersky discovers new Mandrake spyware campaign with over 32,000 installs on Google Play
31 July 2024 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 latest samples feature […]
Cisco Highlights the Utmost Importance of Cybersecurity in the Age of AI
Cisco unveiled key insights into the evolving cybersecurity threat landscape, emphasizing the need for a united front between technology companies and governments. As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, Cisco advocates for developing advanced AI detection systems to ensure a safer online environment. Despite ongoing efforts from both public and private sectors to detect and mitigate […]
Fortinet Highlights Urgent Need to Address Cybersecurity Skills Gap
87% of Organizations Faced Security Breaches in 2023 Riyadh: Fortinet, the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, has recently released its 2024 Global Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report, which sheds light on the growing challenges organizations around the world, and in Saudi Arabia, face due to the shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals. The report found […]
Fortinet Highlights Urgent Need to Address Cybersecurity Skills Gap
87% of Organizations Faced Security Breaches in 2023 Riyadh: Fortinet, the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, has recently released its 2024 Global Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report, which sheds light on the growing challenges organizations around the world, and in Saudi Arabia, face due to the shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals. The report found […]
DCO Calls for Urgent Discussions with Member States, Digital Experts to Address Recent Global IT Outage’s Implications
To capture lessons learned and plan the way forward Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 23 July, 2024: The Digital Cooperation Organization’s (DCO) General Secretariat said in a statement that it would hold urgent discussions with its Member States and digital economy experts to address the implications of the global IT outage that disrupted vital operations around the […]
Kaspersky makes its consumer products available under monthly subscriptions for e& UAE users
23 July 2024 e& UAE customers can now enjoy Kaspersky’s award-winning consumer solutions – Kaspersky Premium and Kaspersky Plus, under monthly subscriptions to safeguard their digital lives. Kaspersky’s Premium and Plus solutions provide advanced security, expertly designed to safeguard user privacy. These security solutions ensure protection against malicious viruses, fake websites, and phishing emails, effectively […]
Massive CrowdStrike Outage Disrupts Global Businesses: What You Need to Know
CrowdStrike experienced a significant outage on Friday, impacting businesses worldwide due to issues caused by a recent update. The company is actively rolling back the update as numerous sectors, including airlines and telecommunications, reported operational disruptions.
Quadrant Knowledge Solutions grants Leader status to Kaspersky Threat Intelligence
12 July 2024 Kaspersky has been recognized as a Leader in the 2024 SPARK Matrix™: Digital Threat Intelligence Management by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions for the second year in a row, reaffirming its technological excellence and customer impact. According to the ‘XDR and SOC Modernization’ report, 24% of companies stated they are not able to respond quickly to […]
Saudi Arabia’s Sustained Economic Growth and Digital Transformation Drive Cybersecurity Sector
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 12th July 2024: The unemployment rate for Saudis dropped to 7.7% in the last quarter of 2023, nearing the objective of 7% as set for Vision 2030 and the nation is set to grow by 4.4% in 2024, fueled by substantial investments in non-oil sectors and the ambitious Vision 2030 initiative aimed […]
Kaspersky finds botnet prices starting at $100 on dark web market
4 July 2024 Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence experts analyzed botnet sales on the dark web and shadow Telegram channels, and discovered that attackers can acquire ready-made solutions starting at $99. Besides one-time purchases, botnets can be hired or acquired as leaked source code for a symbolic price. In some cases, custom botnet development is also […]
MENA and Central Asian Telecom Stakeholders Address Policy and Cybersecurity Standards at MWC Shanghai 2024
Shanghai, China, June 28, 2024 – Huawei announced today that MENA and Central Asian telecoms stakeholders came together at a roundtable during MWC Shanghai 2024, the leading connectivity event in the Asia Pacific region. The session, ‘Middle East and Central Asia ICT Policy and Governance Forum’, took place today and was moderated by the GSMA, bringing together […]
Gulf Business Machines Unveils Cutting-Edge Enhancements to GBM Shield’s Cor.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – June 26, 2024: Gulf Business Machines (GBM), an end-to-end leading digital solutions provider, announces the launch of significant enhancements to the flagship cybersecurity platform, Cor., as part of its GBM Shield cyber defense program. Cor., a first-of-its-kind Managed Detection and Response (MDR) platform in the region, is vendor agnostic, AI-powered and […]
Kaspersky reports 2023 financial results with 19% business growth in META
25 June 2024 Kaspersky demonstrated strong performance in 2023, marked by an 11-percent* growth in the company’s net sales bookings. This increase was primarily driven by robust sales of the company’s B2B product portfolio, which rose by 24% year-on-year (YOY). In 2023, Kaspersky’s global non-audited combined revenue amounted to USD 721 million**. In the Middle […]
Fake tickets, cheap streams and Harry Kane coins: Kaspersky discovers intensified scamming activity amid EURO 2024
19 June 2024 As the European Championship kicks off, millions of viewers are flocking to their screens and football stadiums. However, cybercriminals are seizing this opportunity to exploit one of the most anticipated events of the year. Kaspersky experts have discovered numerous scams designed to steal users’ data and money, all disguised as UEFA 2024-related offers. Fake […]
Take it personally: what steps to consider in case of a Data leakage
11 June 2024 Recently, there have been a number of news about data leaks, such as those from Santander and Ticketmaster. In fact, data leaks are a constant issue, affecting a range of industries from banking to logistics companies, online stores, entertainment, and more. Companies usually try to protect affected clients, but individuals can also take steps on their side […]