Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity news, data protection updates, cloud security trends, and digital threat intelligence for businesses and organizations in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region.
The inaugural edition of @Hack will gather elite hackers and infosec superstars for one of the world’s largest cybersecurity events held in association with Black Hat
Running from November 28th to 30th, @Hack will have a sweeping bespoke agenda enabling global cybersecurity leaders to defeat the black hats Al Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 16 November 2021: @HACK, the largest dedicated cybersecurity event in the region is set to bring together the best minds in information security from around the world in Riyadh this November, to tackle […]
Kaspersky teams up with INTERPOL and civil society organizations for training on stalkerware
In light of October being, in various countries across the globe, the month to raise awareness of cybersecurity and domestic violence, Kaspersky has joined with other Coalition Against Stalkerware experts to provide police officers with knowledge to investigate digital stalking. Recently, three members of the Coalition – Kaspersky, the National Network to End Domestic Violence […]
61% of adults in Saudi Arabia struggle to follow rules they set for their kids
A new global survey, commissioned by Kaspersky, explores the role of healthy digital habits in the family, as well as the effect of parents’ behavior on children and vice versa 10 November 2021 The results of a new Kaspersky study reveal that 61% of parents in Saudi Arabia find it hard to be role models for their kids […]
DDoS attacks in Q3 grow by 24%, become more sophisticated
When compared to Q3 2020, the total number of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks increased by nearly 24%, while the total number of smart attacks (advanced DDoS attacks that are often targeted) increased by 31% when compared to the same period last year. Some of the most notable targets were tools to fight the […]
New Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud keeps sensitive cloud data safe
The new version of Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud now provides visibility and control over corporate files containing personally identifiable information (PII) or bank card details stored in Microsoft 365 applications[1]. The product detects such files, so IT security managers can make sure that they are stored according to corporate policy and, more importantly, cannot be […]
More than half (51%) of employees in Saudi Arabia have reported an increased workload since switching to remote working
According to a recent Kaspersky survey of 4,303 IT workers, 51% of employees in Saudi Arabia have reported an increased workload since switching to remote working, with 18% describing the increase as significant. 35% did not notice a change in volume, and only 9% noted a decrease in the scope of work due to new working conditions. […]
AdKaspersky acquires Brain4Net to boost its XDR platform with orchestrated SASE
Kaspersky, a global cybersecurity company and leader in endpoint protection, has acquired emerging company, Brain4Net. The organization has been developing solutions and services to help enterprises and service providers adapt modern technologies, such as Software-Defined Wide-Area Network (SD-WAN) and Network Functions Virtualization (NFV), with existing network infrastructure. Brain4Net’s team is joining the company and will […]
Advanced persistent threat actor Lazarus attacks defense industry, develops supply chain attack capabilities
Advanced persistent threat (APT) actors continuously advance their ways of working. While some choose to remain consistent in their strategy, others adopt new techniques, tactics, and procedures. In Q3, Kaspersky’s researchers witnessed Lazarus, a highly prolific advanced threat actor, developing supply chain attack capabilities and using their multi-platform MATA framework for cyber-espionage goals. This and other APT […]
The art of technical attribution in cyberspace: Kaspersky launches simulation game training for diplomats and non-techie cyber experts
Kaspersky, with the support of the DiploFoundation (a non-profit educational foundation), has developed an online simulation game to help diplomats and other cyber-professionals without a technical background understanding what’s happening during a cyberattack and developing an effective response to it at the international level. When ensuring cyber-stability, it is necessary to have a solid understanding […]
GoDaddy Survey shows that more than 50% of MENA Customer Websites Can Benefit from Higher Security Measures
JEDDAH: GoDaddy, the company that empowers everyday entrepreneurs and small businesses owners around the world, announced today the results of its Website Security Survey 2021 recently conducted. With a sample size of 1,169 participants, including the MENA region, the survey showed that over 50% of MENA respondents reported having websites that process personal information requiring higher […]
Huawei Launches OceanProtect Data Protection Solution
Middle East, November 1st, 2021: Huawei announces the launch of OceanProtect Data Protection Solution high-end storage products and solutions for the Middle East region. From enterprise storage to distributed storage in massive data scenarios, to data backup storage, Huawei storage has covered all categories in the Middle East region and will provide customers with more comprehensive […]
53% of companies are left exposed to supply chain attacks – Acronis Cyber Readiness Report 2021 reveals critical security gaps
Industry demand for URL filtering grew 10 times since last year – slower progress compared to cyberattacks growing in volume and sophistication Dubai, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, November 1, 2021, (AETOSWire) — Acronis, the global leader in cyber protection, has released its annual Cyber Readiness Report, providing a comprehensive overview of the modern cybersecurity landscape and the key pain points faced […]
Kaspersky finds that 46% of students in Saudi Arabia prefer in-person education
According to a Kaspersky recent survey[1] “Digital education in Covid era”, more than half of children in Saudi Arabia (46%) who switched to remote learning due to the pandemic prefer in-person education. First and foremost, they complained about a lack of in-person communication with their peers between classes (noted by 81% of students). Many respondents also […]
Saudi Arabia rounds out the top-10 countries by users targeted by stalkerware with more than 900 users
Kaspersky researchers have disclosed the results of the global analysis of stalkerware programs – commercially available spyware often used for domestic abuse. According to their calculations, 968 users have found out they have stalkerware programs on their phone after installing Kaspersky security solution for mobile platforms. As a response, the IT security community, research and civil society […]
Multifactor authentication matters: 46% more users in UAE attacked with password stealers in 2021
Cybercriminals are constantly coming up with new methods for online fraud, and there has been an increase in such activity in recent months. Kaspersky experts noticed increased activity from fraudsters stealing passwords by using special malware called Trojan-PSW – these are stealers capable of gathering login and other account information to anything – from gaming […]
Chugoku Bank secures new mobile app with Kaspersky software development kit
To safeguard the security of data and transactions across its new Chugin mobile banking app aimed at private customers, Chugoku Bank, Ltd. has adopted Kaspersky Mobile Security software development kit (SDK). With the financial sector demanding highly secure applications and systems to protect company and customer data, the Kaspersky solution not only provides this peace […]
Technology Innovation Institute’s Secure Systems Research Centre Collaborates with Global Universities on Secure Mesh Communications Research Projects
Synergy to improve communication resilience, ensure dependable secure mesh networks, integral to enhancing communication infrastructure, enabling secure autonomous systems Abu Dhabi-United Arab Emirates, 26 October, 2021: Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied research pillar of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), today announced that its Secure Systems Research Centre (SSRC) has partnered with three prestigious […]
Cisco warns of a hacking campaign targeting the aviation industry
Riyadh, KSA – 25 October 2021 – Cisco detected a targeted phishing campaign aimed at the aviation industry for two years, which was potentially organized by cyber threat actor(s) operating out of Nigeria. The actor(s) have been targeting the aviation industry for the last two years, while managing other campaigns at the same time. Researchers found that they do […]
Trickbot banking Trojan evolves with 61 sophisticated techinques
Discovered in 2016, Trickbot’s main functionality was online banking data theft. Over its five years of activity, Trickbot banking Trojan has changed as attackers came up with a more advanced toolset. Kaspersky researchers have traced Trickbot’s evolution by analyzing its 61 existing modules and defined how Trickbot has been updated. Trickbot is a descendant of the Dyre banking […]
Kaspersky announces Software Bill of Materials available for its customers and partners
By providing a list of software components, known as the Software Bill of Materials (SBOM), global cybersecurity company Kaspersky is enhancing the ways in which it ensures the integrity of its products and helps customers and partners understand what’s inside the company’s products and software architecture. Rapid digitalization of business processes is taking place in […]
Researchers discover new approach to simulate complexity of quantum cryptographic attacks via classical computers
Abu Dhabi-UAE: 19, October, 2021 – Quantum computers may still be in their early infancy, but there is already some concern that they could break several existing cryptographic algorithms. To address these concerns, researchers have been exploring the mechanics of how quantum cryptographic algorithms work in practice, with their studies likely to lead to more secure […]
Kaspersky experts highlight the Middle East’s most vulnerable countries to APTs
Kaspersky researchers have kept a close eye on the MENA region for Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) and have worked on 68 investigative reports related to 29 cyber gangs actively targeting the Middle East since the start of the pandemic in 2020 Kaspersky researchers issued 49 threat intelligence reports as a result of investigations associated with […]