Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity news, data protection updates, cloud security trends, and digital threat intelligence for businesses and organizations in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region.
KoolSpan Protects Mobile Calls, Texts, Data from Increased Threats While Working from Home for Government, Corporate Employees
In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, governments and businesses globally are shifting employees to work from home or other remote locations. These organizations face unprecedented challenges and IT systems are under strain from demands placed by remote employees. Home based employees often face no alternative but to use home networks and personal devices for […]
33% of parents in Saudi Arabia worry about harmful online content, proving the importance of reliable parental control software
According to Kaspersky’s Family Report, more than a third (33%) of parents in saudi Arabia with a child aged between seven and 12 consider harmful (violent or sexual) content as the most important risk facing their children while they are online. Harmful content can be found everywhere on the internet, even in-app advertising, where the producer of […]
Kaspersky shares new details about the ongoing watering-hole attack targeting mobile users in Southeast Asia
Earlier in March, Trend Micro published a research on a watering hole campaign targeting users in Southeast Asia with powerful spyware called LightSpy. Following that research, Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team shared some important additional details on this attack targeting mobile users through links on various forums and communications channels. In their research, published […]
More than half of Arab online users are concerned about their online safety yet 41% do not use security solutions
Kaspersky conducted a recent survey in collaboration with popular Arabic technology news portal – AITnews. The survey aims to understand how knowledgeable online users are about threats and the best ways to respond to them. The survey revealed that 56 per cent of Arab respondents from across the world believe that their personal data is […]
Kaspersky on how to secure your remote workplace ASAP
Government, businesses and other organisations in the Middle East are increasingly encouraging home working in a bid to slow the spread of COVID-19/coronavirus. While the measure is undoubtedly effective in flattening the curve of coronavirus increase, there are cyber risks to consider in relation to this change. Kaspersky experts have shared their concerns and pieces […]
Ansaldo Energia chooses Kaspersky as strategic partner on its digital transformation path
Ansaldo Energia has chosen Kaspersky as a strategic partner to secure plants, machinery and industrial supply chains on its digital transformation journey. Ansaldo Energia has begun deploying Kaspersky Industrial CyberSecurity in order to reinforce protection of its operational technology (OT) networks from ICS threats. Ansaldo Energia operates in the power generation sector, developing its technologies […]
AdKaspersky recognized as Derwent Top 100 Global Innovator 2020
Kaspersky has been acknowledged as a Derwent Top 100 Global Innovator™ 2020 in the Software category, in line with top IT industry leaders for the second consecutive year. The annual report from Clarivate Analytics, a global leader in providing trusted insights and analytics to accelerate the pace of innovation, identifies the world’s most innovative organizations, […]
Kaspersky collaborates with the Saudi Federation for Cyber Security, Programming and Drones on the CyberHub initiative in KSA
Kaspersky, the global cybersecurity solutions provider, has updated their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Federation for Cyber Security, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP). Both entities have once again joined forces to achieve their mutual goal of preparing and enhancing the skills of the youth of Saudi Arabia to prepare for careers in cybersecurity. Kaspersky […]
81% of businesses in KSA already use IoT platforms despite security risks
A new Kaspersky report — With superpower comes super responsibility: benefits and challenges of IoT in business — has revealed that the use of Internet of Things (IoT) business platforms is growing year-on-year in almost all industries. In 2019, nearly two-thirds (81%) of companies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia implemented IoT applications. The technology […]
Kaspersky partners with Arctic Security to deliver tailored threat intelligence to enterprises and service providers
Kaspersky is today announcing a new partnership with Arctic Security. Through this collaboration, Kaspersky Threat Data Feeds will be available out-of-the-box, on Arctic Security’s Arctic Hub platform. These feeds will help organizations with Security Operation Centers, as well as managed security service and internet service providers, to obtain the most up-to-date and relevant information about […]
Seven day working week: DDoS attacks almost double in Q4 2019 compared to previous year, with busier Sundays
Analysis has revealed that the number of attacks blocked by Kaspersky DDoS Protection in Q4 2018 amounts to only 56% of attacks detected in Q4 2019. Further investigation of botnet activity reveals that around 28% of attacks happened on weekends, with the share of attacks on Sundays growing by two and a half percentage points […]
Saudi Arabia accounts for 18% of cyber-attacks disguised as dating apps
With Valentine’s Day approaching, singles and couples alike are under intensifying pressure to solidify their plans for this Friday. While choosing the right partner is a matter of paramount importance, there is another matter that should be treated with care. Kaspersky’s analysis has shown that within 2019 the region saw a circulation of 658 […]
Huawei Media Statement Regarding WSJ “Backdoor” Story
As evidenced by the Snowden leaks, the United States has been covertly accessing telecom networks worldwide, spying on other countries for quite some time. The report by the Washington Post this week about how the CIA used an encryption company to spy on other countries for decades is yet additional proof. US allegations of Huawei […]
Cisco Launches a Comprehensive Security Architecture for Industrial IoT
Networks have become the foundational backbone for the operational technology (OT) that underpins critical infrastructure including energy, transportation, and manufacturing. Organizations increasingly require real-time access into the data these systems hold to improve production, manage costs, and enhance safety metrics. Today, Cisco introduced an IoT security architecture that provides enhanced visibility across both IT and […]
Grammy bites: 14,000 users attacked by malware disguised as Billie Eilish in Saudi Arabia
Cybercriminals are actively abusing the names of artists and songs nominated for a Grammy 2020 award, in order to spread malware. Kaspersky protection technologies detected a 39% rise in attacks (attempts to download or run malicious files) under the guise of nominees’ work in 2019, compared to 2018. Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift and Post Malone […]
Third party policies make it 3 times more likely for enterprises to receive compensation after supply-chain attacks
Nearly three-quarters (71%) of enterprises that have specific data usage guidelines for partners and subcontractors received compensation after an incident that affected suppliers they share information with. In comparison, only 22% of organizations of the same size who do not have regulations in place reported this to be the case. These are the findings of […]
This just got personal: Kaspersky helped users stay secure online after 85% discover email addresses have been made public
For International Privacy Day, Kaspersky experts have looked into typical privacy risks and cyber threats faced by users of its consumer products. In fact, 85% of Kaspersky Security Cloud users worldwide took advantage of its “Account Check” function on mobile devices and found out that their email addresses were in the public domain due to […]
Shlay them all: thousands of websites distribute macOS malware
Kaspersky prevented attacks carried out by Shlayer, a malware Trojan family. Kaspersky Solutions for Mac prevented attacks on at least one out of every ten Mac devices, making this threat the most widespread for macOS users. A smart malware distribution system, it spreads via a partner network, entertainment websites and even Wikipedia, demonstrating that even […]
Kaspersky integrates with SolarWinds to help MSPs deliver automated cybersecurity protection to their customers
Following on the integration with SolarWinds N-central earlier this year, Kaspersky has integrated its cybersecurity solutions with the SolarWinds Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) platform to help service providers (MSPs) support smooth operations and make their routines easier to run. Now MSPs can deploy and manage Kaspersky’s products for endpoints across all their customers through […]
Kaspersky detects a new ‘data leak-compensation’ scheme with victims from UAE and Egypt
Kaspersky experts have detected a new online fraud scheme designed to trick people into thinking they are owed compensation. Under the pretext of offering compensation for personal data leaks, scammers instead urge users to buy ‘temporary US social security numbers’ worth around $9 each. Victims were found in Russia, Algeria, Egypt and the UAE, as […]
Nine out of 10 CISOs say the board asks them for advice, but half of companies still lump cybersecurity into IT budget
The vast majority (89%) of Chief Information Security Officers (CISO) are regularly summoned by the board of directors to provide recommendations for the business. This is a key finding from the latest global survey of information security heads commissioned by Kaspersky. The study also revealed that despite a ‘direct line’ with top bosses, it does […]
Kaspersky outperforms all competitors in Canalys channel satisfaction benchmark
As of November 1st, 2019, Kaspersky has been recognized for the quality of its partner program in the Canalys Worldwide Vendor Benchmark. The company was named the top cybersecurity vendor for channel satisfaction after achieving the highest overall rating (75.8%) when compared to other 10 cybersecurity vendors. Canalys is a globally renowned independent analyst […]