Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity news, data protection updates, cloud security trends, and digital threat intelligence for businesses and organizations in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region.
Emotet returns, Lokibot persists – Kaspersky reports on new infection methods
8 August 2023 Kaspersky’s new report uncovers intricate infection tactics of malware strains DarkGate, Emotet, and LokiBot. Amid DarkGate’s unique encryption and Emotet’s robust comeback, LokiBot exploits persist, illustrating the ever-advancing cybersecurity landscape. In June 2023, Kaspersky’s researchers discovered a new loader named DarkGate that boasts an array of features that go beyond typical downloader […]
An encryption cipher baked into radio systems with a deliberate backdoor kept secret for 25 years revealed by group of researchers
WIRED, A secret encryption cipher baked into radio systems used by critical infrastructure workers, police, and others around the world is finally seeing sunlight. Three Dutch security analysts discovered five vulnerabilities in a European radio standard called TETRA (Terrestrial Trunked Radio), which is used in radios made by Motorola, Damm, Hytera, and others. The standard has […]
Cyble Secures $24M in Series B Funding to Further Advance its AI-Powered Threat Intelligence Solutions
ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Cyble, the fastest-growing threat intelligence provider that blends cybersecurity and artificial intelligence to develop state-of-the-art threat intelligence solutions, announced a $24 million injection of capital through Series B funding. Cyble has been steadily gaining recognition as the favored solution for Dark Web and Threat Intelligence among cybersecurity specialists, solidifying its position as the champion of a […]
SANS Institute to Empower Saudi Enterprises with SANS Riyadh Cyber Leaders Training Course
SANS Riyadh Cyber Leaders 2023 equips professionals with the essential tools, techniques, and best practices to protect sensitive information, defend against cyber-attacks, and mitigate potential risks effectivelyRiyadh, Saudi Arabia, August 03, 2023 – SANS Institute, the global leader in cyber security training and certifications, announced its upcoming training program, SANS Riyadh Cyber Leaders 2023, to […]
Don’t believe your ears: Kaspersky experts share insights on how to spot voice deepfakes
Kaspersky experts shared insights on distinguishing voice deepfakes. Deepfake (“deep learning” + “fake”) artificial intelligence has been growing at a rapid rate over the past few years. Machine learning can be used to create compelling fakes of images, video, or audio content. To determine whether some audio piece is a fake or a speech of […]
Kaspersky consumer portfolio now protects users’ crypto assets
Kaspersky announced the addition of new crypto protection features to its consumer product line, including Kaspersky Standard, Kaspersky Plus and Kaspersky Premium. The new features, based on our core award-winning technologies, have been specially tailored for crypto users. In particular, it includes defense from cryptoscam fraud, cryptojacking and enhanced protection of crypto wallet credentials. Cryptocurrency users are a very attractive target for […]
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Kaspersky unveils latest APT trends for Q2
In Kaspersky’s latest report on Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) trends for the second quarter of 2023, researchers analyzed the development of new and existing campaigns. The report highlights APT activity during this period, including updating toolsets, creating new malware variants, and adopting fresh techniques by threat actors. A significant new revelation was the exposure of the long-running […]
Ransomware turbulence: attacks fluctuate and are increasingly dangerous in Egypt and Saudi Arabia
Ransomware remains one of the main threats to information security globally and in the META region. In 2022, the average cost of a ransomware attack was US$4.54 million (according to IBM’s data breach report), and Kaspersky solutions detected over 74.2M attempted ransomware attacks (20% increase to 2021). While the beginning of 2023 saw a decline […]
Kaspersky launches new Professional Services Packages for SMBs
Kaspersky today announced the launch of a range of Professional Services Packages for SMBs. The packages offer tailored support products that help customers get the most out of their cybersecurity resources. From infrastructure health checks and application deployment, to seamless upgrade, vulnerability and patch management, and encryption for portable storage, the packages help IT teams […]
Consumers in Saudi Arabia are Conscious of Cyber Risks with 97% of Internet Users Taking Measures to Protect their Home Connection
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 24 July 2023 — Cisco’s latest Broadband Survey has revealed that internet users in Saudi Arabia are conscious of cyber risks, with only 3% of respondents not taking any measure to protect the security of their home connection. The survey of more than 21,000 people in 12 countries, including 2,000 respondents from KSA, […]
Kyndryl and Veritas Introduce New Solutions for Data Protection and Recovery
The continued partnership extends Kyndryl’s framework of cyber resiliency services. New York and Santa Clara, Calif., July 18, 2023 – Kyndryl (NYSE: KD), the world’s largest IT infrastructure services provider, and Veritas Technologies, the leader in secure multi-cloud data management, today unveiled two new services — Data Protection Risk Assessment with Veritas and Incident Recovery with Veritas. As a critical milestone in Kyndryl and […]
Five years of Transparency: Kaspersky reveals key highlights and Global Transparency Initiative expansion plans
The year 2023 marks the five-year anniversary of Kaspersky’s Global Transparency Initiative (GTI), the company’s flagship program which aims to set an industry benchmark in tackling supply chain risks. As the overall attitude regarding risks associated with the use of third-party software is growing and businesses and regulators are keener to know how safe the […]
Kaspersky’s pick of future-proofed cybersecurity career opportunities on World Youth Skills Day
While the cybersecurity skills shortage is a global challenge, in the Middle East, Turkiye, Africa (META) region there is a pressing need to overcome this as organizations embrace rapid digital transformation. The World Youth Skills Day is celebrated on July 15 and it is the perfect time to acknowledge the importance of cybersecurity skills and embrace career […]
Kaspersky reports intensified scamming activity surrounding the new popular social network
Just one week after its launch on July 5, Threads, the new microblogging app from Meta, has already amassed an impressive 100 million sign-ups. However, as is often the case with popular trends, scammers have wasted no time in capitalizing on its popularity. Kaspersky experts have discovered several deceptive tactics being used by scammers to […]
Privacy and myths: 40% of respondents from KSA are not aware of what personal data about them is available online
According to a recent survey by Kaspersky called Digital Superstitions, a fourth (40%) of respondents from KSA do not know what data about them is publicly available on the Internet. For those who recognized and are aware about their own personal information being available online, the survey showed that some have even tried to completely […]
SoftwareReviews names Kaspersky Champion in 2023 Endpoint Protection Emotional Footprint Report
Kaspersky was named one of the Champions for the 2023 Endpoint Protection Emotional Footprint report by SoftwareReviews, the most in-depth source of data and customer opinions in the enterprise software market. Emotional Footprint Champions are selected based exclusively on feedback provided by SoftwareReviews users. SoftwareReviews’ Emotional footprint survey measures user satisfaction across 27 elements of […]
Hot or cold? Kaspersky uncovers new phishing scheme targeting cryptocurrency users worldwide
10 July, 2023 Kaspersky has unearthed a phishing campaign targeting cryptocurrency users across the globe. The scheme showcases the ever-evolving tactics used by cybercriminals, reflecting cryptocurrency’s increasing appeal. During the spring of 2023 alone, Kaspersky’s solutions detected and thwarted over 85,000 scam emails, encompassing both hot and cold wallets. Kaspersky provides an in-depth report revealing the intricacies of these […]
Kaspersky reveals top-three vacation-season scams
With the vacation season in full swing, people around the world are searching for enticing travel destinations, affordable accommodations, and reasonably priced flights. Kaspersky researchers have observed fraudsters taking advantage of unsuspecting users by offering cheap airline tickets, booking deals, and vacation packages. To help travelers avoid scams, the company’s researchers have outlined common fraud […]
Dragos’ new Global Partner Program will transfer knowledge to partners
Dragos Global Partner Program develops resellers into ICS/OT cybersecurity experts and advisors with the full spectrum of OT cybersecurity offerings in their portfolios Riyadh: Dragos Inc., the global leader in cybersecurity for industrial controls systems (ICS)/operational technology (OT) environments, has recently launched the Dragos Global Partner Program, the only channel program to comprise OT cybersecurity technology, […]
Kaspersky Safe Kids’ content filter proves its high quality for the seventh time in a row
Kaspersky Safe Kids has received the ‘Approved’ certificate from independent testing organization AV-Comparatives, for the strong protection from adult content. Within the test AV-Comparatives researchers recognized the ability of Kaspersky Safe Kids to block 98% of inappropriate content with zero False-Positive cases. This year, Kaspersky Safe Kids has received the ‘Approved’ certificate for the seventh time in a […]
SolarWinds Recognized for Product and Industry Excellence Globally
Cloud Security Awards, Fortress Cyber Security Awards, CRN, and others honor SolarWinds solutions and executives in the first half of 2023 SolarWinds (NYSE:SWI), a leading provider of simple, powerful, secure observability and IT management software, announces several industry awards and recognitions for its executives and solutions this year. SolarWinds enables companies to manage increasingly complex hybrid and […]
Kaspersky passes the comprehensive SOC 2 Type 2 audit
To reaffirm its commitment to customer data security and secure software development processes, Kaspersky has successfully passed the Service Organization Control for Service Organizations (SOC 2) audit, for the effectiveness of controls implemented to protect the process of the development and release of Kaspersky’s antivirus databases from unauthorized changes. Following previous audits for Type 1, […]