Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity news, data protection updates, cloud security trends, and digital threat intelligence for businesses and organizations in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region.
Every 4th user in the UAE has been doxed while looking for a relationship
During the past few decades, the world has rapidly shifted towards digitalization of everyday practices, including dating. In some countries dating apps became the most popular way for people to meet, while modern couples’ communication is almost unthinkable without social media. However, there is another side of the coin: with love transferring to the digital world, the […]
Intensified scamming activity detected amid launch of the most popular smartphone
Apple held an event yesterday, on September 14 and, where it introduced its new iPhone 13 lineup as well as the newest Apple Watch and AirPods versions. As year-to-year shows, not only Apple fans are interested in such events, but also scammers. For several years now, Kaspersky experts detect intensified scamming activities amid the long-awaited […]
Kaspersky Hybrid Cloud Security enhances protection for Linux and delivers security management as a service
Kaspersky unveils updates to two of its applications in the Kaspersky Hybrid Cloud Security protection solution for virtualization and cloud environments – Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Linux and Kaspersky Security Center management console. The new version of Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Linux hardens defenses from exploits and ransomware attacks. It also extends protection for DevOps […]
IDC Announces Strategic Partnership with the Saudi Data & Artificial Intelligence Authority Ahead of Virtual CIO Summit
International Data Corporation (IDC) is delighted to announce that the Saudi Data & Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) will participate in the upcoming virtual edition of the IDC Saudi Arabia CIO Summit 2021 as the event’s Strategic Partner, while the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) will feature as Government Partner. Taking place on Wednesday, September 15, the IDC Saudi Arabia CIO […]
Kaspersky Smart Home Security: the company announces new product to protect connected devices at home
Kaspersky announced the release of a new solution – Kaspersky Smart Home Security. The new approach will help telecom operators respond to growing consumer demand for the protection of smart home devices. It provides comprehensive protection against a wide range of possible threats – device breakdowns, malicious attacks, covert surveillance, and more. The product is […]
Three most common schemes of business email compromise
Kaspersky experts are increasingly observing BEC (Business Email Compromise) attacks. Between May and July 2021, Kaspersky products prevented more than 9,500 BEC attacks, including those against businesses in air transportation, industry, retail, IT, and delivery. Such attacks demand significant time and resources, and preparation for them may last from a few weeks to several months. […]
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Attacks on MS Exchange grew by 218% in Saudi Arabia in August
The number of users attacked by exploits targeting vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange Servers, blocked by Kaspersky products, grew by 170% in August from 7,342 to 19,839 users, with Saudi Arabia witnessing a 218% increase throughout the month. According to Kaspersky experts, this staggering growth is linked to the increasing number of attacks that attempt to […]
Avaya Invests in Journey, a Leading Zero Knowledge and Digital Identity Platform Provider
Raleigh-Durham, NC, – August 31, 2021 – Avaya Holdings Corp. (NYSE: AVYA) today announced it has made a strategic investment in Journey.Ai, Inc., developer of a digital trusted identity platform focusing on enhancing privacy, security, and customer experience. Based in Denver, Colorado, Journey is a part of the Avaya DevConnect partner ecosystem. The Journey digital trusted identity platform, integrated […]
The low hanging fruit? Dangerous stealer disguised as games and other software shows up on first page in search engine results
Even with more ways to play games, from new consoles to in-browser options and mobile games, demand for PC games persists. So does a gamer’s desire to play them for free – often by finding and downloading cracked versions of games. However, such shortcuts often come at a cost, with users installing dangerous malware instead of […]
Red flags – which platforms/services do internet users have the most privacy concerns about?
Kaspersky analyzed anonymized data, voluntarily provided by Privacy Checker, a website that contains helpful advice on privacy settings for various internet services and platforms. The results reflect which services and platforms’ internet users have the most privacy concerns about. The data show, most customers are worried about the security of popular mobile operating systems (21.2%) and […]
Kaspersky License Management Portal 2.0 speeds up regular license ordering for partners and distributors
The Kaspersky License Management Portal (LMP) — which enables managed service providers (MSPs) to order and manage Kaspersky product licenses — has updated its capabilities to include regular license ordering. The process of renewals and new license ordering for partners and distributors is now automated and can be done in a few clicks instead of […]
Cisco Partners with the Saudi Federation for Cyber Security, Programming and Drones to Enhance Digital Skills in the Kingdom
Building on a Legacy of Over 20 Years in the Country, Cisco’s Networking Academy will now Upskill 8,000 SAFCSP Trainers, Accelerating KSA’s Digitization Agenda Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 29 August 2021: Cisco has announced a strategic partnership with the Saudi Federation for Cyber Security, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP), to develop the digital skills of 8,000 trainers […]
Whasapp? Malicious code spreads through a mod in the world’s most popular messenger app
Kaspersky has discovered a malicious version of a popular WhatsApp messenger mod (unofficial modification of the app) called FMWhatsapp. This mod spreads the Triada mobile Trojan, which downloads other Trojans and can launch ads, issue subscriptions, and intercept a user’s SMSs. Even though WhatsApp is one of the most popular apps for instant mobile messaging, […]
Tatsuno, a global manufacturer of oil-industry equipment, protects its fuel dispensers with Kaspersky Embedded Systems Security
Tatsuno Corporation, a Japanese manufacturer of fuel dispensers and other solutions for global retail commercial fueling customers, has chosen Kaspersky Embedded Systems Security to protect the payment terminal systems installed in its fuel dispensers. Key solution benefits include support for Windows XP, strong levels of security over a long period of time, and compatibility with […]
Kaspersky’s advice against online bullies
In 2020, as countries around the world were forced into lockdown, the number of online gamers skyrocketed. In fact, by the end of March 2020, the number of both active users and concurrent users actively playing games on Steam (the most popular online gaming platform, community, and store) reached an all-time record. Consequently, in-game abuse and online […]
Kaspersky estimated the volumes of fraud targeting potential crypto investors
Since the beginning of the year, Kaspersky has detected more than 1,500 fraudulent global resources aimed at potential crypto investors or users who are interested in cryptocurrency mining. During this period, the company also prevented more than 70,000 user attempts to visit such sites[1]. The most common schemes used by cybercriminals included: creating fake cryptocurrency […]
Taking down Emotet: new documentary tells how the world’s biggest cybercrime business was taken down
Tomorrow Unlocked, Kaspersky’s documentary production unit, is releasing the latest episode of its hacker:HUNTER series ‘Emotet vs The World Police’. The film reveals the details of an international operation, which resulted in the takedown of Emotet, one of the most dangerous botnets and cybercrime services of the past decade. The documentary is exclusively premiering on […]
Mimecast Announces Integration with Humio, Delivering Streaming Log Management to their Ecosystem
API integration with Humio, a CrowdStrike company, helps enterprise organizations detect and respond to cyberattacks Dubai, UAE – August 18, 2021 – Mimecast Limited (NASDAQ: MIME), leading email security and cyber resilience company, today announced the strategic API integration with Humio, a CrowdStrike Company, the only log management platform enabling complete observability for all streaming logs in real-time […]
One in 10 cybersecurity incidents investigated by Kaspersky in organizations are considered severe
According to anonymized metadata voluntarily provided by Kaspersky MDR customers, one-in-10 (9%) prevented cybersecurity incidents that could cause major disruption or unauthorized access to the customer’s assets. The vast majority of incidents (72%) were of medium severity. This means that if these threats had not been detected by the service, they would have affected the […]
Malware attacks in Middle East are increasing, reaching 161 million in only 6 months
Kaspersky’s research highlights that malware is widespread across the Middle East, accounting for 161 million of attacks and growing by 17% when compared to last year’s figure – 138 million. The growth in each country in the region varies. Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Egypt have seen a large spike in malware attacks, increasing by 67%, 64%, 45%, […]
Kaspersky experts predict growing number of attacks on corporate networks using PrintNightmare vulnerability
Last week, researchers accidentally published a proof of concept (PoC) exploit for a critical Windows Print Spooler vulnerability, also known as PrintNightmare that allows users to gain access to corporate networks. While the patch for the vulnerability has been released, the vast majority of users have yet to download and install it. Even though the exploit was […]