Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity news, data protection updates, cloud security trends, and digital threat intelligence for businesses and organizations in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region.
DDOS attacks tripled year-on-year in Q2 2020
The Kaspersky Q2 2020 DDoS attacks report has revealed that the number of DDoS attacks in the second quarter of 2020 increased three-fold in comparison to Q2 2019. The figure is almost the same as the number of DDoS attacks in Q1 2020. Kaspersky experts believe the rise in malicious activity can be attributed to […]
Lockdown does not mean vacation: APT groups continue to update and diversify their arsenal
is the year when nothing is the same and yet life goes on, for cybercriminals and APT groups alike. The COVID-19 pandemic is actively used as bait for many campaigns, large and small. Kaspersky researchers have seen the continued development of APT arsenals on different fronts – from targeting new platforms and active vulnerability exploitation […]
Kaspersky and Ferrari partnership: tailoring cybersecurity for an iconic brand
Kaspersky is commemorating the 10 year anniversary of its strategic partnership with iconic, global brand – Ferrari. The cybersecurity company is a sponsor of the brand’s Formula One racing team – Scuderia Ferrari – and has also expanded its role during this time to become a technical partner, providing Ferrari with world-class cybersecurity and infrastructure […]
Over 140 ransomware families down – No More Ransom celebrates its fourth anniversary
In July 2016, the No More Ransom initiative was launched by the Dutch National Police, Europol, McAfee, and Kaspersky. Today there are 163 partners all over the world. The portal has added 28 tools in the past year and can now decrypt 140 different types of ransomware infections. The portal is available in 36 languages. […]
89% of Saudi parents use their gadgets to entertain
While many countries slowly ease the lockdown measures that were implemented because of the coronavirus pandemic, the interest to domestic and international travel starts to increase. Kaspersky throws a light on some travel patterns of parents and their children on the go. According to “Responsible Digital Parenting” survey[1], 89% of the parents in Saudi Arabia […]
Lazarus dives into big-game hunting, now operates its own ransomware
Incident analysis by Kaspersky of two cases in Europe and Asia has uncovered that VHD ransomware – first discussed in public in spring 2020 – is owned and operated by Lazarus, a prominent North-Korean APT group. The move by Lazarus, to create and distribute ransomware, signifies a change of strategy and indicates a readiness to […]
AdLazarus employs multi-platform malware framework in series of data espionage and ransomware attacks
Kaspersky researchers have uncovered a series of attacks which use an advanced malware framework, called MATA, to target Windows, Linux and macOS operating systems. In use since spring 2018, the framework is linked to Lazarus – a well-known and prolific North Korean APT group. Malicious toolsets used to target multiple platforms are a rare breed, […]
Huawei unveils HUAWEI WiFi AX3: The new router with Gigahome Quad-core and Wi-Fi 6 Plus
Huawei Tech Investment Saudi Arabia Company launched its latest HUAWEI WiFi AX3 series, bolstered with support for the Wi-Fi 6 standards in Saudi Arabia. Huawei has leveraged its accumulated expertise in 5G, recognized through its prominent role in formulating the Wi-Fi 6 standards, in developing a pioneering technology that facilitates seamless chip-level collaboration between the […]
Cybercriminals take advantage of the streaming wars in 2020 to conduct 394 attacks in Saudi Arabia
When it comes to disguising malicious files under the names of popular streaming platforms and their content, cybercriminals most frequently use Netflix and The Mandalorian (a Disney + original) as a lure. Between January 2019 and April 8, 2020, there were more than 22,000 infection attempts detected that used Netflix as a lure. The attacks […]
Acronis Acquires DeviceLock to Add Data Leak Prevention and Device Control to Growing Cyber Protection Portfolio
a global leader in cyber protection, today announced the acquisition of DeviceLock, Inc., a leading provider of endpoint device/port control and data leak prevention software for enterprises and government institutions around the world. As part of the agreement, DeviceLock will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Acronis. A clear leader in endpoint data loss prevention […]
Tawakkalna, the Official App from SDAIA Now Available On HUAWEI AppGallery
Tawakkalna, the official app from the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), is now available on the HUAWEI AppGallery. With availability through the HUAWEI AppGallery, users of Huawei smart devices can now access vital information and services to support the Kingdom’s efforts to contain the pandemic. The Tawakkalna app, which was developed by the […]
New Kaspersky Threat Attribution Engine connects new attacks to APT groups in seconds
Kaspersky has released its new threat intelligence solution aimed at helping SOC analysts and incident responders attribute malware samples to previously revealed APT groups. Using its proprietary method, Kaspersky Threat Attribution Engine matches a discovered malicious code against one of the biggest databases of malware in the industry, and, based on the code similarities, links […]
Kaspersky Safe Kids now protects children from risky content on YouTube
To help alleviate parents’ worries about their child accessing troubling content while using YouTube – one of the most popular streaming services used by kids – Kaspersky has introduced the Safe Search in YouTube feature to its Kaspersky Safe Kids solution. When activated, the feature blocks search results of videos with unsuitable content, such as […]
Kaspersky Hybrid Cloud Security protects software development tools from supply-chain attacks and adds integration with Google Cloud
The next generation of Kaspersky Hybrid Cloud Security now safeguards software development operations (DevOps) environments. The product has been updated to enable protection for containers and has added container, image and repository scanning capabilities for integration with continuous integration and delivery pipelines (CI/CD). Also, to support businesses use of a wide range of public cloud […]
Investing in Infrastructure is Essential to Securing KSA’s Digital Future
During the virtual roundtable discussion hosted by Cisco, titled ‘Securing the Internet for the Future: Investing in the Road to Recovery’, telecommunication service providers and industry regulators explored key learnings from recent events and evaluated the capability to meet expected demands of future work and communication. Attendees included Ali Amer – Managing Director, Service […]
HUAWEI WiFi AX3: Enjoy a Password-free Wireless Connection, with the NFC Tap-to-connect Feature
If there is anything worse than cleaning the entire house or selecting tasty dishes ahead of dinner, a party, or a get-together, it is having to prepare spelling out a long Wi-Fi password for guests. Telling every guest, friend, and kid who comes through the door how to enter a password that consists of upper […]
HUAWEI WiFi AX3 Featuring Gigahome Quad-core and Wi-Fi 6 Plus
Huawei Tech Investment Saudi Arabia Company will kick off soon the pre order phase for its latest HUAWEI WiFi AX3 Series, bolstered with support for the Wi-Fi 6 standards. Huawei has leveraged its accumulated expertise in 5G, recognized through its prominent role in formulating the Wi-Fi 6 standards, in developing a pioneering technology that facilitates […]
Fixed wireless access unlocks a world of opportunity
By: Chafic Traboulsi, Head of Networks at Ericsson Middle East & Africa 5G networks are now being built out, with performance and capacity gains available to be tapped by new use cases. One of the first will be fixed wireless access (FWA). Around half of all households in the world – over 1 billion […]
Cisco Radically Simplifies Security for Today’s Accelerated IT Agenda
Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO), the leader in enterprise security, today announces the general availability globally of Cisco SecureX, the broadest and most integrated cloud-native security platform, included with all Cisco Security products to simplify and enhance the way customers manage security, on June 30, 2020. SecureX comes as organizations juggle to manage business and security challenges […]
Cisco Delivers Enhanced Network Insights, Enables Smarter Automation
Cisco Live 2020— Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) today announced new intent-based networking solutions to help optimize business and network operations. As organizations face mounting challenges to deliver consistent and positive digital experiences, Cisco is driving networking advancements to keep customers connected, productive and secure. The new innovations, focused on simplifying automation and providing IT and business […]
Kaspersky Fraud Prevention helps Indacoin halt fraudulent operations with cryptocurrency
One of cryptocurrency’s main benefits is the ability to conduct trusted transactions swiftly. However, the anonymous and decentralized nature of these transfers can be leveraged by fraudsters to ‘wash’ money or trick legitimate crypto investors. In order to keep their customers’ investments truly clean, exchange service Indacoin has adopted Kaspersky Fraud Prevent to halt this […]
Trojans, Backdoors, and Droppers top the list of most-searched malware by security analysts
Anonymized statistics from free requests to the Kaspersky Threat Intelligence Portal have revealed that almost three-quarters (72%) of the analyzed malicious files fell into three categories: Trojans, Backdoors, and Droppers. The statistics also show that the types of malware that researchers most frequently investigate do not coincide with the most widespread ones. Malicious activity detection […]