Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity news, data protection updates, cloud security trends, and digital threat intelligence for businesses and organizations in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region.
Financial cybersecurity landscape in 2024: banking Trojans, rise of affiliate groups, attacks on direct payment systems
22 November 2023 Financial institutions and organizations should fortify their defenses in 2024, as threats will surge driven by AI and heightened automation according to Kaspersky experts. In it’s crimeware report and financial predictions for 2024, the cybersecurity company anticipates an increase in cyberattacks, exploitation of direct payment systems, the resurgence of Brazilian banking trojans, […]
stc group Receives a Certification from ITW GLF, Setting New Standards in Digital Fraud Prevention
Riyadh, 22 November 2023: stc group, an engine of digital transformation, was awarded a compliance certification from the ITW Global Leaders’ Forum (GLF). This certification recognizes stc group’s exceptional anti-fraud practices and its commitment to actively combatting fraud. As fraudulent traffic poses a significant threat in today’s interconnected world, stc group, along with industry leaders, acknowledges […]
Veracode Revolutionizes Cloud-Native Security with Dynamic Duo: DAST Essentials and Veracode GitHub App
Intelligent Software Security Leader Unveils Unified Defense Against Threats from Code to Cloud at AWS re:Invent 2023 BURLINGTON, Mass. & LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE/AETOSWire)– AWS re:Invent booth #270 – Veracode, a global leader in intelligent software security, today announced product innovations to enhance the developer experience. The new features integrate security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and […]
Beyond the discounts: Kaspersky reveals top fraudulent schemes scammers run during Black Friday
21 November 2023 As Black Friday approaches, Kaspersky has released a new report revealing the latest shopping-related cyber threats. The findings expose more than 13 million e-shop-related phishing attacks in 2023, with scammers mimicking popular marketplaces, luxury brands, and gadget stores. According to the company’s experts, scams and phishing are favored tactics for fraudsters seeking […]
Global learning any time, and hours of practice: how InfoSec professionals enhance their skills in 2023
20 November 2023 The way InfoSec students and professionals are learning is changing as quickly as cyberthreats and the technologies they are developing to hunt them. The latest data collected from Kaspersky Expert Training courses reveals – for the second year in row – that reverse engineering remains the most on-demand skill IT security professionals […]
Then and now: How AI voice deepfake tools used in cyber fraud can fool you
The Beatles have once again delighted millions of fans around the world by releasing a new song, all possible thanks to artificial intelligence (AI), combining parts of an old recording while also improved its audio quality. While there is joy at the band’s masterpiece, there is also a darker side of using AI to create deepfake […]
AdMeet Kaspersky’s updated VPN: new Double VPN features and empowering protocols
17 November 2023 Kaspersky has announced a new updated version of Kaspersky VPN, delivering enhanced privacy features and new functionality across Windows and Mac® for the first time. Offering enhanced cryptography, Kaspersky VPN includes state-of-the-art protocols such as Hydra and WireGuard®, for more protected, faster, and reliable transparent connections. The new release also includes a new […]
Ahead of the Curve: Kaspersky’s projections for 2024’s Advanced Threats Landscape
Kaspersky Global Research and Analyses Team (GReAT) experts offer insights and projections for 2024 in the Kaspersky Security Bulletin, with a focus on the evolution of Advanced Persistent Threats (APT). Kaspersky researchers predict APT actors will introduce new exploits on mobile, wearables, and smart devices and use them to form botnets, refine supply chain attack methods, […]
Thales and Hassan Allam Construction sign a cooperation agreement developing Smart Digital Platform business in the MENA region
Today, at Milipol 2023, Hassan Allam Construction, a leading engineering and construction company in Egypt and the Mena Region, and Thales, a world leader in advanced technologies, signed a strategic partnership to deliver in the region cutting-edge digital platforms based on big data and AI that help make cities safer and smarter.The two companies plan […]
Google Cloud and Haboob Partner to Strengthen Saudi Arabia’s Nationwide Cyber Defense with Chronicle CyberShield
16 November 2023: Haboob, a leading cybersecurity service provider owned by the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming, and Drones (SAFCSP), announces its partnership with Google Cloud to deliver Chronicle CyberShield to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This marks the first time Chronicle CyberShield will be offered in a managed services model in the Kingdom, aiming to bolster cybersecurity […]
Huawei Showcases Latest Cybersecurity Innovations at Black Hat MEA
Saudi Arabia, November 16, 2023 – Huawei unveiled a series of cutting-edge cybersecurity innovations at Black Hat Summit MEA 2023. Under the theme “Security, No Compromise, Your Advantage Security,” Huawei showcased the industry’s first Network-Storage Multilayer Ransomware Protection (MRP) Solution, Huawei Hi-Sec 3.0 network security solution, and an AI-based cloud-network collaboration security solution. These innovations aim to provide global users with a robust and secure ICT infrastructure. As the […]
Kaspersky Showcasing its New Technology at Black Hat MEA 2023
Riyadh, Tuesday 14th Nov 2023Kaspersky, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, is proud to announce its participation in the highly anticipated Black Hat 2023 conference. Black Hat has long been a platform where industry pioneers come together to discuss the latest developments in cybersecurity. Kaspersky will take center stage to showcase its newly launched Managed […]
Kaspersky Strengthens Footprint in Saudi Market with New Transparency Center, Targets 2024 for Riyadh Regional Office
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – In an exclusive interview with Mr. Mohammed Hashem, General Manager of Kaspersky in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, he revealed significant strategic plans of the company in the Kingdom. Foremost among these is the establishment of Kaspersky’s first Transparency Center in the Middle East in Saudi Arabia, recognizing its leading role in […]
Four privacy risks in using ChatGPT for businesses
Today, many people rely on neural network-based language models like ChatGPT for their jobs. A Kaspersky survey in Russia revealed that 11% of respondents have utilized chatbots, with nearly 30% believing in their potential to replace jobs in the future. Other surveys indicate that 50% of Belgian office workers and 65% in the UK rely on ChatGPT. Moreover, the prominence of the […]
New feature in Kaspersky Safe Kids: screen time management in one click
Kaspersky announced the launch of the updated version of Kaspersky Safe Kids. With the renewed digital parenting app, children can request extra device time in one click. Now parents don’t need to add extra time in the Settings box manually, instead they just need to approve or reject the request by tapping on the notification and […]
Kaspersky reports over 340 000 attacks with new malicious WhatsApp mod mostly targeting Arabic speaking users
Kaspersky researchers recently uncovered a new malicious WhatsApp spy mod, which is now proliferating within another popular messenger, Telegram. While the modification serves its intended purpose by extending user experience, it also clandestinely harvests personal information from its victims. With an extensive reach surpassing 340,000 in just one month, this malware predominantly targets users who […]
Kaspersky XDR: an upgraded solution now available
Kaspersky is announcing a new comprehensive security Extended Detection and Response (XDR) solution combining multiple security options in a unified platform. Including log collection and correlation, case and asset management, response playbooks and investigation capabilities, XDR helps companies protect business assets and processes against advanced or complex threats, APTs and targeted attacks. Early adopters can […]
Kaspersky reports growth in gamer cyberattacks in 2023
The global gaming community, which currently accounts for nearly half of the world’s population, has found itself increasingly under fire by cybercriminals, according to a comprehensive investigation by Kaspersky. In the period spanning from July 2022 to July 2023, the cybersecurity company discovered the growing vulnerability of the gaming user base. Cybercriminals exploited this vast community […]
Kaspersky launches Managed Detection and Response service in Saudi Arabia through SCCC Alibaba Cloud
Saudi Arabia, 06 November, 2023 Kaspersky today announced the launch of its Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service in Saudi Arabia through the public cloud service provided by Saudi Cloud Computing Company (SCCC Alibaba Cloud) to comply with data sovereignty and privacy guidelines which is a key pillar of the Saudi National Cybersecurity Strategy. Closely aligning […]
Kaspersky uncovers APT campaign targeting APAC government entities
Kaspersky researchers have discovered a persistent campaign compromising a specific type of secure USB drive, used to provide encryption for safe data storage. Dubbed ‘TetrisPhantom,’ this espionage effort targets government entities in the Asia-Pacific region (APAC), and shows no discernible overlap with any known threat actor. These and other findings are detailed in Kaspersky’s new […]
OIC-CERT Launches New Harmonized and Unified Cybersecurity Certification System for 5G
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, November 2, 2023, The Organization of the Islamic Cooperation – Computer Emergency Response Team (OIC-CERT) 5G Security Working Group has announced the launch of a Harmonized and Unified Cybersecurity Certification System (HUCCS) as part 3 of the OIC-CERT 5G Security Framework, in order to systematically and comprehensively provide a common […]
Worldwide “multi-malware” campaign targets organizations using backdoor, keylogger, and miner
The latest Kaspersky report revealed that an ongoing malicious “multi-malware” campaign has conducted more than 10,000 attacks primarily targeting global organizations. The campaign employs backdoors, keyloggers, and miners. Using new malicious scripts designed to disable security features and facilitate malware downloads, its aim is financial exploitation. Following an FBI report on the attacks – aimed at infecting […]