Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity news, data protection updates, cloud security trends, and digital threat intelligence for businesses and organizations in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region.
Men and women differ over control and monitoring of smart devices
A new global survey, conducted by Kaspersky explores the key digital habits, obstacles, and usage of smart home devices. A recent survey conducted by Kaspersky reveals there is a gap regarding those typically in charge of maintaining and buying smart devices at home. In particular, 72% of men are the ones who set up smart devices in their […]
Employees less concerned about security on work devices than on personal ones
While a recent EY Human risk study shows younger employees are less concerned about cybersecurity on work devices than on personal ones, statistics from Kaspersky mobile quest [Dis]connected reveals another issue regarding corporate cybersecurity. According to anonymized data, people find it difficult to balance between cybersecurity rules and maintaining good relations with friends and colleagues. The role of employees’ […]
Huawei experts share latest cybersecurity advances at GISEC Global 2023
The company is showcasing a host of its cybersecurity solutions and strategies to help protect companies in the Middle East & Africa against cybersecurity challenges Dubai, UAE – March 14, 2023: Huawei is participating at GISEC Global 2023 as the Lead Strategic Partner where it is showcasing a range of its latest cybersecurity solutions, innovations for […]
Industrial control systems in the Middle East remained highly targeted by ransomware and spyware in the second half of 2022
According to Kaspersky ICS CERT, in the second half of 2022, Kaspersky security solutions globally blocked 6% more malware families on industrial automation systems than in the first half of the year and 147% more than in the second half of 2021. Compared to other regions, the Middle East remains highly targeted by ransomware attacks. Africa tops the regional rankings […]
SolarWinds to Showcase Hybrid Cloud Observability at GISEC 2023
Attendees to get an overview of the SolarWinds full-stack observability solution—including security integrations—at Stand A50 DUBAI, United Arab Emirates—March 13, 2023—SolarWinds, a leading provider of simple, powerful, secure observability and IT management software, today announced it will be attending GISEC Global March 14 – 16, 2023, at the Dubai World Trade Centre in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) alongside its value-added […]
Kaspersky reinforces commitment to sustainability and social responsibility in first ESG report
In its first Sustainability (ESG) report, Kaspersky revealed projects and initiatives implemented to reduce its carbon footprint, narrow the gender gap, and continue to educate the public about the basics of cybersecurity. The report, released in accordance with the GRI and SASB international standards, focuses on the results of the company’s sustainable development for 2021 […]
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Cisco Unveils the Latest Security Trends at GISEC 2023: Ransomware Accounted for Over 20% of Total Attacks in 2022
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 13 March 2023: Ahead of GISEC 2023, Cisco revealed the company’s security insights as observed in the latest Cisco Talos annual report, titled ‘Cisco Talos: Year in Review 2022’ (“Report”). The Report delves into several major trends across the threat landscape in 2022, as well as new behaviors from commodity loaders […]
Companies in Saudi Arabia named the reasons to outsource cybersecurity functions
12 March 2023 Kaspersky’s annual IT Security Economics report revealed that the complexity of cybersecurity solutions forced companies to outsource some functions to external InfoSec providers: they have more relevant expertise and can manage the technologies more efficiently than company employees. A complex cybersecurity solution won’t guarantee the best protection without a competent specialist managing it. A […]
A GISEC-first Strategy: Attack is the best Form of Defence
H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al-Kuwaiti, Head of Cyber Security, UAE Government Dr. Aloysius Cheang, Chief Security Officer, Huawei Middle East & Central Asia UAE Cybersecurity Council The past three years have been marked by unprecedented global changes and disruptions, with the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical instability, and rapid de-globalization creating a climate of uncertainty and tension worldwide. These […]
UAE Cybersecurity Council paper urges global CISOs to ‘take the fight to cyber attackers’
Position paper ahead of GISEC Global encourages proactive action, adopting a GISEC-first strategy where ‘attack is the best form of defence’ to fight cybercrime GISEC CISO Circle on 15th March to create a ‘community of action’ for the cybersecurity industry by building a united cyber front against digital adversaries Dubai, UAE, 9 March 2023: The UAE […]
JAGGAER addresses leading MENA oil and gas companies by showcasing how the industry could make billion-dollar savings
United Arab Emirates, 7 March 2023: JAGGAER, the global leader in Autonomous Commerce, has underscored the importance of embracing Industry 4.0 and utilising AI, Machine Learning, and predictive analytics as a way of reducing risk and cost savings in the oil and gas supply chain, during the opening day of the MENA Downstream Digital Transformation Conference. The […]
More than a quarter of users in Saudi Arabia lost money from an incident involving digital payments
According to the Kaspersky Digital Payment survey, 26% of respondents from Saudi Arabia experienced financial losses associated with threats when using online banking and mobile wallet services. The majority of users (88%) lost up to USD $1,000 as a result of these incidents, while (12%) of the respondents reported a loss of more than USD […]
Kaspersky blocks 500 million phishing attempts globally and 7.2% of Middle East users encountered such attacks in 2022
Kaspersky’s anti-phishing system prevented more than 500 million attempts at accessing fraudulent websites globally in 2022. This is twice more compared to 2021 figures. In the Middle East, 7.2% of individuals and corporate users faced phishing attempts, according to Kaspersky’s Spam and Phishing in 2022 report. Country Share of users Qatar 9.5% Bahrain 9% Jordan 8.5% Kuwait […]
Every second user feels responsible for protecting their gadgets, with millennials caring most about security
A new global survey conducted by Kaspersky “The smart home of almost everything: From the fridge to TV, how we’ll embrace the year of the virtual assistant in 2023”, explores the key digital habits, obstacles and smart home device usage. 1 March 2023 A new Kaspersky survey exploring the use of smart home devices and attitudes toward their security in […]
Alibaba Cloud Named aLeader in Cloud Database Management Systems for the Third Consecutive Year
The cloud provider was also named a Challenger in Network Firewalls Hangzhou, China, February 28, 2023 – Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, has been named a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cloud Database Management Systems (DBMS) for the third consecutive year in 2022, as well as a Challenger in its Magic Quadrant™ […]
200,000 new mobile banking Trojan installers discovered, more than double in 2021
In 2022, Kaspersky experts discovered nearly 200,000 new mobile banking Trojans, marking a two-fold increase from the previous year’s figures. This alarming surge in the number of mobile banking Trojans is also the highest ever reported in the last six years. These and other findings are in Kaspersky’s ‘Mobile Threats in 2022’ report. With the evolution of […]
Dell Technologies Strengthens Cyber Resiliency with Multicloud Data Protection and Security Innovations
Dell’s AI-powered software and operational security capabilities help drive Zero Trust, protecting data and reducing risk from cyberattacks Dubai, UAE – Feb. 28, 2023 News summary Full story Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) is expanding its industry leadership in data protection appliances and software1 to help customers protect their data on premises, in public clouds and at the edge. The Dell […]
Employee negligence now equally worrying for companies as cyber-attack data breaches
Data leakages of internal systems caused either by cyberattacks (20%) or employees (21%) are the most concerning security issue encountered by SMBs and Enterprises in the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa, Kaspersky IT Security Economics survey respondents claim. Heightened concerns over data protection increasingly also turns business leaders’ attention to the transparency policies of their […]
New malware steals social media credentials under the guise of a ChatGPT app
Kaspersky researchers have identified a new and ongoing malware campaign that capitalizes on the increasing popularity of the ChatGPT AI chatbot. Cybercriminals are distributing the malware via Facebook communities, offering a fake desktop version of ChatGPT. Instead of the bot, users receive a Trojan dubbed Fobo, that steals sensitive information, such as Facebook, TikTok, and […]
Cryptoscams drive 189% increase in phishing attacks exploiting Google services
Today, Kaspersky highlights the surge in attempts to access phishing resources mimicking Google services. In January 2023, experts witnessed a 189% increase in attempts worldwide (compared to December 2022), with the trend set to continue in February. Such phishing pages lure unsuspecting users into giving up their login credentials, allowing attackers to access multiple users […]
Businesses in Saudi Arabia plan to increase cybersecurity budgets by 12% in the next 3 years
A survey of business representatives[1] conducted by Kaspersky for the IT Security Economics report found that IT budgets for cybersecurity are set to increase over the next three years for both SMBs and enterprises to cover a range of issues. In the Middle East, Turkiye, Africa region, median cybersecurity budgets for enterprises in 2022 were US $7,500,000 with […]
Kaspersky appoints Mohamad Hashem as the General Manager for Saudi Arabia and Bahrain to further strengthen regional footprint
16 February 2023 Kaspersky has appointed Mohamad Hashem as the General Manager for Saudi Arabia & Bahrain to further the company’s strategic expansion and operations. This step follows the opening of Kaspersky’s regional office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia last year. In 2022, Kaspersky witnessed a 3% YoY growth in its B2B sales across the Middle […]