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 expands its Cyber Immune offering for IoT protection with new Kaspersky IoT Secure Gateway 1000
According to Kaspersky Telemetry, from January to September 2022 there were 67,000 infected IoT devices in the Middle East, Turkey and Africa, which were responsible for 11 million attacks October, 2022 Kaspersky IoT Secure Gateway 1000 is the company’s latest Cyber Immune product for organizations embracing digital transformation, helping them to accelerate business value from […]
Kaspersky and Centerm sign MoU to cooperate for the creation of cyber immune endpoints
Kaspersky, a global cybersecurity solutions provider, and Centerm, a global leading provider of thin client, mini PC, intelligent financial terminals, and management software, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) reflecting their shared goal of cooperating to create cyber immune endpoints based on KasperskyOS operating system and Centerm hardware platforms. The MoU has been signed at […]
Huawei welcomes visitors to explore the future of the digital universe as GITEX GLOBAL 2022 opens
Huawei marks its largest-ever presence at GITEX GLOBAL 2022 with a focus on digital-led sustainable development UAE, October 10th 2022: Huawei welcomed high-level customer visits on Day 1 of GITEX GLOBAL 2022, where they explored the company’s wide range of innovations on 5G, paving the way to 5.5G, cloud-native 2.0 architectures, AI, digital power, cybersecurity, and […]
Cybersecurity incidents and dramatic falls in sales are the most challenging types of crises to hit medium businesses
The Kaspersky global survey conducted amongst 1,307 decision-makers in companies with 1 to 999 workers shows that cybersecurity incidents pose almost the same difficulties as dramatic falls in sales. Thirteen percent of respondents from small and medium organizations find online attacks the most challenging. Research findings also suggest that the likelihood of facing a cybersecurity […]
Riyadh gears up for the ultimate hack fest as infosec heavyweights head to Black Hat MEA this November
Registrations now open for most awaited cybersecurity event in the region, taking place in Riyadh from 15 – 17 November 2022 Visitors to expect an action-packed agenda with 23 bespoke certified world-class cybersecurity trainings, exhilarating hacking competitions, and captivating sessions with leading international speakers Supported by Saudi Federation for Cyber Security and Programming (SAFCSP), Black […]
OnionPoison: infected Tor Browser installer distributes through popular YouTube channel
Kaspersky researchers have recently uncovered an ongoing malicious campaign distributed via YouTube channel with more than 180,000 subscribers. Cybercriminals spread malware to collect users’ personal data and obtain full control over the victim’s computer by placing a link to an infected version of Tor Browser in the description bar of a video about Darknet. Kaspersky […]
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SolarWinds Launches New Global Transform Partner Program, Including Support for Managed Service Providers
Transform offers channel partners strong profit potential, significant growth opportunities, and industry-leading tools and resources Dubai, United Arab Emirates —October 4, 2022—SolarWinds (NYSE:SWI), a leading provider of simple, powerful, and secure IT management software, today announces the launch of the SolarWinds Transform Partner Program to support and drive growth for the company’s valued global channel partners. The […]
Kaspersky EDR Expert confirms 100% protection from LSASS attacks in AV-Comparatives research
Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert has demonstrated 100% protection from attacks exploiting Windows’ Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS) in a recent AV-Comparatives test. Kaspersky EDR Expert successfully protected the LSASS process from credential dumping during 15 different attacks. AV-Comparatives is a world-renowned independent organization performing research and regular tests of security software. In […]
Kaspersky uncovers new tactics used by the Middle Eastern APT group DeftTorero
In mid-2021, Kaspersky researchers discovered a wave of new attacks by the Middle Eastern Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group, DeftTorero, also popularly dubbed as the Volatile Cedar. First detected in 2012, the APT group has been actively targeting the Government, Military, Education, Corporate and Telecommunication industries particularly across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Kuwait, Lebanon, […]
Cyber defense a critical component of an ESG strategy, says Kaspersky
As cyberattacks on pipelines, water pumping stations and manufacturing plants hit the news, customers and investors grow more aware of the need for organisations to take responsibility for the protection of their potential cyber vulnerabilities. Cybercrime can have a significant impact on businesses, and cybersecurity is central to environmental, social and governance (ESG) analysis of […]
Kaspersky Industrial CyberSecurity now delivers EDR and risk and compliance assessment of OT
With new EDR functionality in Kaspersky Industrial CyberSecurity, customers can now gain instant visibility on operational technology (OT) security incidents and run response actions. The solution also helps reveal hidden weaknesses in networks, be it vulnerabilities, misconfigurations or incompliance with policies and regulations. With the new features of active polling and a physical topology map, […]
Exploitation of internet-facing applications is the number one initial attack vector for last year
According to the recent Kaspersky Incident Response Analytics Report, more than half (53.6%) of cyberattacks in 2021 started with vulnerability exploitation. Other common initial attack methods included compromised accounts and malicious emails. When attackers plan their campaigns, they usually aim to find easily identifiable security issues, such as public servers with well-known vulnerabilities, poor passwords […]
Paving the way for young security innovators: Kaspersky’s open call for Secur’IT Cup ’22
Kaspersky announces an open call for Secur’IT Cup ’22 – the international competition for talented motivated students, and young researchers seeking to change the world of technology by enhancing its security. With the increasing penetration of digital technology into our lives, the question of how to make them serve our needs without putting our privacy […]
Kaspersky introduces new Transparency Center format, opening two more facilities in Europe
Kaspersky has opened new trust-building facilities for the company’s partners and customers in Italy and the Netherlands. The centers operate within a new format providing customers and partners only with the most popular service — an overview of Kaspersky’s engineering and data processing practices. Given The move comes as businesses are showing increased interest in having confidence in […]
New Kaspersky EDR Optimum further simplifies protection against evasive threats
With the latest version of this solution, users can now take advantage of essential endpoint detection and response tool with in-built users who can access an advanced automated detection mechanism and tailored incident response recommendations. The updated Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum also ensures protection from damage to crucial OS files and provides information […]
RedLine: self-spreading stealer targets gamers on YouTube
Kaspersky researchers spotted an unusual malicious bundle (a collection of malicious programs distributed in the form of a single installation file, self-extracting archive or other file with installer-type functionality) targeting gamers on YouTube. Its main payload is the widespread RedLine stealer, one of the most common Trojans used to steal passwords and credentials from browsers. […]
Cybersecurity has entered the boardroom: three quarters of Middle East businesses now see C-suite as key security advocates
New findings from Rackspace Technology find cybersecurity to be a bigger concern for C-suite than inflation and IT talent shortages Dubai, Middle East, September 14 2022 – New research from Rackspace Technology® has highlighted the impact the past five years of global cyber threats have had on the relationship between an organisation’s security team and its C-suite. The second annual […]
‘Stranger Things’ and ‘Big Floppa’ – the trendiest kids’ interests of summer 2022
A new Kaspersky study has revealed the most popular kids’ interests during the summer of 2022. This time data was obtained from Google and YouTube searches. Big Floppa appeared to be the most popular meme and the fourth season of Stranger Things, was the trendiest series of the summer. Stranger Things took this summer by storm. According to […]
Intersec Saudi Arabia Returns Live and in Person to Riyadh Today
RIYADH: The fourth edition of Intersec Saudi Arabia, the exhibition which is a nexus of the Kingdom’s fire and emergency services, security, and safety industry, returns live and in-person to Riyadh today. The show and associated conference, which have attracted an extensive local, regional, and international exhibitor and speaker profile, will run at the Riyadh International […]
Updated Kaspersky partner program includes new rebates, training and more MSP benefits
Kaspersky United partner program now offers a revised rebate system, extended training courses, and more rewards for managed service providers (MSPs). The rebates become more transparent and predictable and cover more Kaspersky products and services. Training updates include new courses for MSPs, sales and technical specialists, and 10 new authorized training centers across the globe. […]
SANS Brings Cyber Safari to Saudi Arabia
At SANS Cyber Safari 2022, participants can learn proactive security strategies to prevent today’s threats from becoming tomorrow’s attacks. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, September 13, 2022 – SANS Institute, the global leader in cybersecurity training and certifications, has announced the SANS Cyber Safari 2022 training program to be held at the JW Marriot Hotel Riyadh from October 1 to […]
Kaspersky reports 52% decrease of attacks against remote desktop protocols in the Middle East in Q2 2022
According to Kaspersky telemetry, the number of brute force attacks against Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) in the Middle East has significantly decreased in Q2 2022 by 52% compared to the previous quarter. This downward trajectory could be a result of several reasons. This could be due to the RDP vulnerabilities exposed in the first quarter of […]