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 experts report more than two critical cyber incidents per day in 2023
6 May 2024 The frequency of high-severity incidents with direct human involvement exceeded two per day in 2023, according to the Kaspersky Managed Detection and Response (MDR) team. In the latest MDR Analyst Report, they observed this trend across all industries with financial, IT, government, and industrial sectors at the top of the list. The […]
Mind the Gap: New Report Reveals Alignment Issues Between Security Teams and the C-Suite are Exposing Middle Eastern Organizations to Increased Cyber Risk
The rise of AI-driven attacks and accelerated software delivery cycles make the protection of organizations more difficult, as 87% of chief information security officers (CISOs) in the Middle East say application security remains a blind spot. Riyadh, KSA, May 5, 2024 – Dynatrace (NYSE: DT), the leader in unified observability and security, released its annual CISO survey. “The […]
Small business, big risks: prioritizing password protection
1 May 2024 In today’s interconnected world, small businesses are increasingly becoming targets for cyberattacks. With limited resources and expertise, these businesses often struggle to defend themselves against sophisticated threats. However, by implementing robust password protection measures, small businesses can significantly enhance their security posture and safeguard their sensitive data. For World Password Day, Kaspersky […]
Unlock Music Bliss: Kaspersky Partners with Anghami for Special Offer
Dubai, UAE – April 29, 2024 Amidst the hustling of life, finding a moment of peace with your favorite music or podcast is a cherished escape. Kaspersky is excited to announce a special collaboration with Anghami, the leading music and entertainment streaming platform in the MENA region, providing customers with a complimentary 3-month Anghami Plus […]
Long story short: Kaspersky uncovers threats behind shortened URLs
24 April 2024 Short links have become an indispensable part of today’s online experience. Many Internet users click on bit.ly, ow.ly, or other links created by a URL shortener with no hesitation. However, short links can pose significant privacy and security threats that are often not considered. Kaspersky explain why it is important to remain vigilant […]
Huawei Cloud Showcases Intelligent & Simplified Cloud Native Security Solutions at GISEC Global 2024
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 23, 2024: At GISEC Global 2024, Huawei Cloud is showcasing its industry-leading intelligent and simplified cloud native security solutions to protect entities across the Middle East and Central Asia against sophisticated cyberattacks. Intelligent digital transformation is reshaping various regional industries, bringing new security challenges. Furthermore, as data becomes more valuable, it […]
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Moro Hub and Kaspersky Sign MoU for Collaborative Cybersecurity Defense
Dubai, April 22, 2024: Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (PJSC) and Kaspersky, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate collaboration in areas of cybersecurity. The MoU was signed by Dr. Ahmed Alketbi CISO of DEWA & Moro Hub and Eugene Kaspersky, CEO of Kaspersky […]
Kaspersky Thin Client 2.0: Cyber Immune protection with enhanced connectivity, performance and design
18 April, 2024 Kaspersky presented an updated operating system for thin clients that offers enhanced connectivity, higher speed of applications delivery, lower total cost of ownership, user-friendly graphical interface and quick deployment. It is the main component of the Cyber Immune solution for building thin client infrastructure in a wide range of industries, including healthcare, […]
Commvault Announces Acquisition of Appranix, Accelerating and Advancing Cyber Resilience for Enterprises Globally
Acquisition enables Commvault to solve a critical cyber resilience challenge facing enterprises today – rapidly rebuilding cloud applications after an outage or attack April 17, 2024 – Commvault, a leading provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud, today announced the acquisition of Appranix, a cloud cyber resilience company. Commvault is making this acquisition […]
Kaspersky warns of data stealers hunting for user credentials
17 April 2024 As the malware development market continues to flourish with new stealers such as Lumma, for the last three years Redline still remains the dominant data-stealing malware used by cybercriminals. More than half of every device (55%) targeted by password-stealer attacks in 2023 has been infected with the Redline malware, Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence finds. […]
Leaked LockBit builder-based ransomware impersonates employees and self-spreads: incident analysis
15 April 2024 LockBit persists: the 2022 leaked builder remains a threat. Following a recent incident, the Kaspersky Global Emergency Response team is shedding light on an attack where adversaries crafted their own variant of encryption malware equipped with self-propagation capabilities. Exploiting stolen privileged administrator credentials, the cybercriminals breached infrastructure. This incident took place in West Africa, […]
Stress Awareness Month: how to fight stress across social media
15 April 2024 Stress Awareness Month, observed every April since 1992, is a critical reminder of managing stress to maintain users’ mental and physical health. Social media has emerged as a significant source of stress, contributing to the proliferation of anxiety and stress-related issues among users. Social media can flood us with too much information and […]
‘Blame Game’ Culture and Team Silos Puts Critical Operations at Risk, warns Dynatrace
War room style incident management is driving IT teams in nearly 50% of organisations to experience burnout Maidenhead, UK, April 7, 2024 – Dynatrace, the leader in unified observability and security, today warned that organisations are putting their critical operations at risk by enabling the widespread continuation of a “blame game” culture between their IT teams […]
Deepfakes for sell: Kaspersky warns of security concerns in the AI age
4 April 2024 The widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies in recent years is providing threat actors with sophisticated new tools to perpetrate their attacks. One of these are deepfakes which include generated human-like speech or photo and video replicas of people. While the time and effort to create these attacks […]
Data-stealing malware infections increased sevenfold since 2020, Kaspersky experts say
3 April 2024 Nearly 10 million devices fell victim to data-stealing malware in 2023, Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence has revealed, drawing from insights gathered from infostealer malware log files traded on underground markets. With cybercriminals pilfering an average of 50.9 login credentials per infected device, the threat posed by data-stealers is growing for both consumers […]
Google Cloud Appoints Noor Al-Sulaiti to Lead Cybersecurity Business Development and Government Relations for Middle East, Turkey, and Africa
Dubai, UAE – 3 April 2024 – Google Cloud today announced the appointment of Noor Al-Sulaiti as Head of Security Business Development and Government Relations for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa region (META). Noor, an industry veteran known for her innovative leadership, brings a wealth of experience in the telecommunications and technology sectors to her […]
Genetec Highlights Top Data Privacy Practices for Physical Security Leaders
Dubai, April 01, 2024— Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, shared a comprehensive set of data protection best practices to help physical security leaders protect privacy, safeguard data, and enable trust without compromising security. This initiative comes as a response to the escalating importance of data […]
Kaspersky discovers DinodasRAT Linux implant targeting organizations worldwide
1 April 2024 Kaspersky has uncovered a new Linux-targeted DinodasRAT backdoor variant, actively compromising organizations in China, Taiwan, Turkiye, and Uzbekistan since at least October 2023. This variant allows cybercriminals to covertly monitor and control compromised systems, highlighting that even Linux’s renowned security is not impervious to threats. Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has unveiled details behind a […]
Help AG Achieves Fortinet’s Engage Preferred Services Partner Designation
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 28th, 2024 – Help AG, an e& enterprise company and the Middle East’s trusted security advisor, has been named an Engage Preferred Services Partner (EPSP) within Fortinet’s Engage Partner Program. Fortinet is the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security. This designation demonstrates Help AG’s ability to deepen […]
ROSHN bolsters Cybersecurity with Commvault MoU
RIYADH, KSA – 28 March 2024: ROSHN Group, the PIF-owned giga-project and Saudi Arabia’s most trusted real estate developer, took a major step in securing its technological capabilities through a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Commvault, a leading provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for hybrid cloud organizations. The two companies were present for […]
Ozempic craze produces new target for cybercriminals, Kaspersky warns
25 March 2024 Amid the growing Ozempic craze, cybersecurity professionals are warning users to be wary of cheap online deals, as they may be fake and could lead to financial losses and stolen data. Kaspersky experts have discovered a concerning trend with legitimate-looking phishing pages offering the famed weight-loss drug to consumers fighting the ‘battle […]
Emircom Announces Launch of State-of-the-Art Security Operating Center in Riyadh
becomes the first partner in the Middle East to Certify for Cisco’s Extended Detection and Response Managed Services Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Emircom, a leader in cutting-edge IT solutions and services, proudly announces the opening of its fully equipped EiSoC (Emircom Intelligent Security Operations Center) in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, along with its certification to deliver Cisco’s […]