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 unveils new online cybersecurity training for experts ‘Security Operations and Threat Hunting’
Developed by Kaspersky’s specialists, the course aims to help businesses enhance or even build a security operations center (SOC) from scratch and improve SOC’s and security team skills in threat hunting, incident detection, and investigation. The course guides the audience through the SOC structure, threat intelligence, and relevant attacks. The on-demand and virtual hands-on labs […]
iScam 14: cybercriminals empty victims’ wallets ahead of new popular smartphone release
Apple has confirmed the long-awaited new iPhone 14 will be announced to the public on the 7th of September during its global Apple Event in September. Kaspersky experts have already found numerous examples of phishing pages offering to buy 14 iPhones but designed to empty victims’ bank accounts and steal their Apple ID accounts. From 10 to 25 […]
RedAlert and Monster: multiplatform ransomware gains steam
In line with the trend for cross-platform ransomware, Kaspersky has discovered new ransomware gangs that learned to adapt their malware to different operating systems at the same time – and therefore cause damage to more organizations. The recent investigation by Kaspersky experts uncovered the activity of RedAlert and Monster – groups that managed to perform […]
Share of blockchain voting sessions held by business institutions rises by half in 2022
While the interest in online voting remains at the level it was during the pandemic lockdowns, anonymized statistics from Polys, a blockchain-based voting platform supported by Kaspersky, show that remote decision-making is gaining popularity among new groups of users. Business-related voting has become the second most common type of poll held on the blockchain-based platform […]
Back to scam season: fraudsters launch phishing attacks on universities to steal private research and student information
Back to school season is traditionally a profitable time for fraudsters as millions of students around the world are getting ready to make tuition payments, or purchase school supplies and new books. With universities becoming more concerned about their networks’ cybersecurity, attackers find ways to breach these systems by targeting inattentive students, staff and professors. […]
Cisco Experts Share Key Tips to Maintain Security in the Hybrid Work Environment
Riyadh, KSA, 29 August 2022: Hybrid work environment has become an integral element for businesses in the UAE and across the world, notably with travel restrictions being eased and more employees getting comfortable with travel and remote working. This has also introduced ever-rising levels of complexity and security risks Today the increase in cyber-attacks poses a mounting threat in […]
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Kaspersky and Microsoft partner to deliver Threat Intelligence to Microsoft Sentinel users
Kaspersky Threat Data Feeds is now integrated with Microsoft Sentinel, a cloud-native SIEM and SOAR solution to help Microsoft Sentinel users with actionable context for attack investigation and response. With this integration, enterprise security teams can extend cyber threat detection capabilities and increase the effectiveness of initial alert triage, threat hunting, or incident response. IDC […]
Number of users affected by spyware in the Middle East decreases in the second quarter of 2022, enterprises remain on alert
According to Kaspersky Security Network data for corporate users in the Middle East, in Q2 2022, the number of users affected by Trojan Spies – spyware able to harvest victim’s credentials secretly – decreased compared to the previous quarter. However, security operations centers in organizations remain on alert with various cybercriminal groups continuing their activity […]
AI and ML reliability and security: BlenderBot and other cases
Since its launch in early August 2022, Blenderbot, an AI-driven research project by Meta, has been hitting the headlines. Blenderbot is a conversational bot, and its statements about people, companies, or politics appear to be unexpected and sometimes radical. This is one of the challenges with machine learning, and organizations must use ML in their business […]
Had enough of the internet? Over third of people globally would delete themselves if they could
45% said there is no reason for their name to be on the internet, while 42% said they feel used because companies collect their data and use it to their advantage. While it’s estimated that 63% of the global population are online, a new study by the cybersecurity company NordVPN has found that more than a third […]
Commvault Receives Highest Product Scores for Three Out of Three Use Cases in the 2022 Gartner® Critical Capabilities for Enterprise Backup and Recovery Software Solutions
TINTON FALLS, New Jersey – August 23, 2022 – Commvault, a global enterprise leader in cloud data management, today announced that Gartner, a company that delivers actionable, objective insight to executives and their teams, has given it the highest Product Score across all three use cases in the 2022 Critical Capabilities report: Data Center Environments (4.23/5), […]
Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert receives highest possible rating in SE Labs test
Independent security testing organization SE Labs has awarded Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert a ‘AAA’ rating in its first comparative Enterprise Advanced Security assessment of EDR products. In the test, Kaspersky EDR Expert achieved 100% ‘Total Accuracy Rating’, detecting every threat element with no false positives. Cybercrime is a rising threat, predicted to reach […]
Over 17,000 users in KSA encountered browser extension threats in the first half of 2022
Kaspersky researchers have analyzed what risks innocent-looking browser extensions pose to users and the activities of cybercriminals hiding threats under add-ons. In the first half of 2022, more than 17,000users were affected by threats, hiding in browser extensions, at least once, which is over 25.5% of the number of users affected by the same threat […]
Axis Communications to showcase the future of surveillance technology at Intersec Saudi Arabia
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, August 2022 – Axis Communications will be participating in Intersec Saudi Arabia, which is happening in Riyadh from 13 to 15 September 2022. The security systems leader will be showcasing four themes at the exhibit: smart cities, critical infrastructure, hospitality, and the power of edge. Visitors can expect to see how the many […]
Backdoor malware detections in the Middle East plunge by 35% in the second quarter of 2022, remains at a high level
According to Kaspersky Security Network data for corporate users, the number of backdoor malware detected in Q2 2022 in the Middle East decreased by 35% compared to the previous quarter – Kaspersky’s security solutions have detected 443,408 cases in April-June 2022. However, the number of backdoor detections remains high and poses a challenge for security […]
Kaspersky named leader in Info-Tech 2022 Data Quadrant Report for Endpoint Protection
Info-Tech has recognized Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business as a top-ranked leader in its Data Quadrant Report 2022, which analyzed a range of endpoint protection solutions. Kaspersky is the highest-rated vendor out of the 14 featured in the report, receiving a composite score of 8.9/10 for its product features, user satisfaction and overall vendor experience. […]
ZorroSign Launches first-in-the-region Interface,
Brings Best User Experience to Digital SignaturesMobile app and web for superior privacy, security, and compliance on multi-chain blockchain platform Dubai, UAE, 16 August 2022: ZorroSign, a global leader in multi-chain blockchain-based digital signature solutions, is announcing the launch of its next-generation platform that seeks to upgrade its user experience and user interface with new features, security, compliance and system updates for its […]
DeathStalker mercenaries are attacking cryptocurrency and exchange companies with VileRat[AO1]
Kaspersky researchers tracks attack campaigns from the DeathStalker hack-for-hire group since 2018. Recent analysis shows that the threat actor updated its evasive “VileRat” toolset to attack cryptocurrency and foreign currency exchange companies in Bulgaria, Cyprus, Germany, the Grenadines, Kuwait, Malta, the United Arab Emirates and Russia in 2022. DeathStalker is an infamous hack-for-hire APT actor that Kaspersky […]
Android-fever: Most users (85%) are concerned about privacy on Android platform
Kaspersky analyzed anonymized data, voluntarily provided by users of Privacy Checker. It’s a website that offers helpful advice on privacy and security instructions for various internet platforms and digital applications. According to the data, users are most interested in finding out how to set up privacy settings for services specifically on Android (85%). As for apps, […]
Golden ticket for industrial espionage: APT group takes over IT infrastructure
Kaspersky ICS CERT has detected a wave of targeted attacks on military-industrial complex enterprises and public institutions in several Eastern European countries and in Afghanistan. The cybercriminals were able to take control of victims’ entire IT infrastructure – for industrial espionage. In January 2022, Kaspersky researchers witnessed several advanced attacks on military enterprises and public organizations. […]
Why you should use a VPN while traveling
As International VPN day approaches, an expert shares why a VPN is a must for travelers According to a survey conducted by NordVPN, 50% of travelers use public Wi-Fi while on the road. However, only 20% of them use a VPN (virtual private network) to protect themselves while being connected to a public network. “Travelers connect to […]
Retired Cybersecurity expert Lt. General Vince Stewart to speak at MENAISC2022 held in Riyadh
The 10th edition of the Middle East and North Africa Information Security Conference (MENA ISC) be helding on the 6th & 7th of September 2022 at the Hilton Hotel in Riyadh will host global leaders and experts who will share their experiences and knowledge to support the Saudi Arabia’s fast-growing digital transformation across all sectors. The conference theme […]