Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity news, data protection updates, cloud security trends, and digital threat intelligence for businesses and organizations in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region.
Pro Act Technology Broadens its Portfolio in the UAE offering World-Class Managed Security Services
Pro Act Technology has announced the expansion of its portfolio with the addition of new suite of Managed Security Services (MSS). Supporting organisations with a broad range of solutions in the fast-growing information security arena, Pro Act Technology has established itself as a reliable name in the UAE with world-class monitoring, threat detection, incident response, […]
Scammers target job seekers with sophisticated money-stealing scheme
Kaspersky Lab experts detected a blast of sophisticated spam emails in the first quarter of 2019, featuring fake job-offers that seemed to come from HR-recruiters in large corporations that traditionally attract a lot of interest from potential employees. However, the emails actually came from spammers and installed money -stealing malware on users’ devices. Spam emails […]
Kaspersky Lab gives back to the community this Ramadan by partnering with Gulf for Good
In the spirit of Ramadan, Kaspersky Lab has partnered with Gulf for Good, one of the leading non-profit organisations in the Gulf. This Dubai-based NPO is committed to empowering people to change their lives and help children around the world through education, healthcare and housing. During this campaign, Kaspersky Lab will be making a private […]
New Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business provides security teams with greater control and automatic anomaly detection
Kaspersky Lab has unveiled the next generation of its endpoint protection with new Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business. The product features Adaptive Anomaly Control, which intelligently perceives and blocks anomalous applications and user behavior, and offers improved protection from miners and network threats. Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business now also provides users with a web-based […]
Plead malware now uses compromised routers and likely man-in-the-middle attacks against ASUS Webstorage software
ESET researchers have recently discovered that the attackers behind Plead malware have been distributing it using compromised routers and man-in-the-middle (MitM) attacks against the legitimate ASUS WebStorage software. The new activity was detected by ESET in the territory of Taiwan, where Plead malware is most actively deployed. It was previously reported that Plead malware is […]
Digital clutter leaves businesses exposed – and employee fridges could explain why
Businesses across the world are struggling to secure their data due to employees not recognizing their responsibility for digital clutter; the proliferation of digital documents and files without thought for managing the security consequences. The global report “Sorting out digital clutter in business” from Kaspersky Lab[i] found a number of correlations between the creation of […]
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Procurement frauds ravage business in EMEA
Over 37% EMEA businesses suffer from travel and expenses fraud, new research from SAS reveals. Other types of financial crime and errors facing companies from the region include contract bid rigging (over 25%), duplicate invoicing (27%) and frauds committed by employees using company credit cards (22%). Even though frauds are a major issue, businesses struggle […]
Fin7 hacking group targets more than 130 companies after leaders’ arrest
Following the arrest in 2018 of a number of suspected leaders of the notorious Fin7/Carbanak cyber-gang, the group was believed to have disbanded. But Kaspersky Lab researchers have detected a number of new attacks by the same groups using GRIFFON malware. According to the company’s experts, Fin7 might have extended the number of groups operating […]
du Acknowledged as Best Managed Security Service Provider in the Middle East at Fortinet Partner Sync Conference
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has been acknowledged for its prominent efforts in the Middle Eastern cybersecurity space after being presented the Managed Security Service Provider, “Visionary of the Year” Award by Fortinet, a global leader in high performance cybersecurity solutions. Andy Ward, Senior Vice President ICT Products, du, said: “As businesses across […]
Geopolitics and South East Asian targets power threat activity in Q1 as the big players stay quiet
In the first three months of 2019, Kaspersky Lab researchers observed an active landscape of advanced threat operations that was centered mainly on South East Asia, increasingly influenced by geopolitics, and which featured cryptocurrency and commercial spyware attacks as well as a major supply-chain campaign. These and other trends are covered in Kaspersky Lab’s latest […]
5 Ways Your Job Will Be Reimagined in 2030
By Mohammed Amin, Senior Vice President, Middle East, Turkey & Africa at Dell Technologies Technology evolution is not slowing down. While many organizations are struggling to keep up, significant changes in the workplace are beginning to take place today and professionals are feeling the impact. Automation, VR, AR, you name it, it’s happening. With […]
ESET Research: Vulnerability in camera opens the door to spying on its owner
According to the latest ESET IoT research, D-Link cloud camera DCS-2132L suffers from multiple security vulnerabilities, which can open the door to unauthorized actors. Based on disclosed information, the manufacturer mitigated some of the reported vulnerabilities, yet others still loom. “The most serious issue with the D-Link DCS-2132L cloud camera is the unencrypted transmission of […]
Kaspersky Lab protects blockchain businesses from cyberattacks and fraud
Kaspersky Lab has launched new service packages designed for businesses working in the blockchain industry and crypto economy. Token offering (ICO/ STO) projects and cryptocurrency exchanges are now offered tailored services, such as Smart Contract Code Review, Application and Website Security Assessment, Security Awareness trainings, protection against phishing, and Incident Response. In addition to […]
LightNeuron has total control over email communication in the target organization
ESET research has uncovered LightNeuron, a Microsoft Exchange backdoor that can read, modify or block any email going through the mail server, and even compose new emails and send them under the identity of any legitimate user of the attackers’ choice. The malware is remotely controlled via emails using steganographic PDF and JPG attachments. “We […]
Teen’s Drone Hack Exposes Poor Security Controls for Internet of Things Devices
During Kaspersky Lab’s annual Cyber Security Weekend 2019 that took place in Cape Town South Africa. Reuben Paul, a 13 year old, 7th grader known as the “Cyber Ninja”, was able to hack into a drone, exposing the gaping holes in the security measures of millions of every day gadgets and technology devices, that are […]
Gartner Predicts 20 Per Cent of Top Global Grocers Will Use Blockchain for Food Safety and Traceability By 2025
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, May 6, 2019 –Gartner, Inc. predsicts that, by 2025, 20% of the top 10 global grocers by revenue will be using blockchain for food safety and traceability to create visibility to production, quality and freshness. Annual grocery sales are on the rise in all regions worldwide, with an emphasis of fast, […]
SIM swap fraud: A New Wave of Attacks Targeting Financial Services and online services in Africa
During Kaspersky Lab’s annual Cyber Security Weekend that took place in Cape Town, South Africa, Kaspersky Lab experts discussed the wide spread growth of mobile payments across the globe and the many cyber risks that surround such technology. Especially the recent SIM swap fraud wave, which have become very common in Africa and the wider […]
Teen’s Drone Hack Exposes Poor Security Controls for Internet of Things Devices
Today during Kaspersky Lab’s annual Cyber Security Weekend 2019 that took place in Cape Town South Africa. Reuben Paul, a 13 year old, 7th grader known as the “Cyber Ninja”, was able to hack into a drone, exposing the gaping holes in the security measures of millions of every day gadgets and technology devices, that […]
MuddyWater’s attempts to disguise itself as Chinese, Russian, Turkish and Saudi hackers derailed by security blunders
The cyber-weapons used by Middle Eastern cyberespionage group, MuddyWater, reveal multiple ‘false flag’ attempts to point the finger of attribution at Chinese, Russian, Turkish and Saudi Arabian threat actors and confuse security researchers and the authorities, according to an in-depth analysis of the cyber-arsenal by Kaspersky Lab. MuddyWater is an advanced threat actor that […]
Secureworks Launches New Cybersecurity Analytics Application to Accelerate Threat Detection and Response
Secureworks® (NASDAQ: SCWX), a leading cybersecurity company that keeps organizations safe in the digitally connected world, today announced the launch of a software-as-a-service (SaaS) application that will transform the way companies detect, investigate and respond to cyber threats. Red Cloak™ Threat Detection and Response (TDR) is a security analytics application that continuously applies more than […]
Digital Dangerscape: Kaspersky Lab Spotlights Cybersecurity Trends in the Middle East, Turkey and Africa
Kaspersky Lab has shared the evolution of the digital threat landscape in the Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META) and worldwide during its annual Cyber Security Weekend, which took place in Cape Town, South Africa. Experts from Kaspersky Lab’s Global Research & Analysis Team (GReAT) and featured experts discussed various topics and threats facing organizations […]
You should pick your Android security app wisely, test shows
By Tomas Foltyn, security writer at ESET A recent test of anti-malware apps available in Google Play showed that most are not, in fact, worthy of the name and, indeed, the space they take up on the Android device. Independent testing outfit AV-Comparatives threw the 2,000 most common Android malware samples seen in the wild last […]