According to the latest Kaspersky quarterly malware report, in Q2 2022, the number of exploits for vulnerabilities in the Microsoft Office suite increased accounting for 82% of the total number of exploits across different platforms. Old versions of applications remain the main targets for attackers, with almost 547,000 users inRead More…
According to Kaspersky Security Network data for corporate users, the number of backdoor malware detected in Q2 2022 in the Middle East decreased by 35% compared to the previous quarter – Kaspersky’s security solutions have detected 443,408 cases in April-June 2022. However, the number of backdoor detections remains high andRead More…
CyberKnight has strategically aligned with VirtuPort as the official distribution partner being the Diamond sponsor for the 10th edition of MENA Information Security Conference 2022 scheduled to take place from September 6-7 in Riyadh.Read More…
A coalition of cybersecurity and technology leaders has announced an open-source effort to break down data silos that impede security teams. The Open Cybersecurity Schema Framework (OCSF) project helps organizations detect, investigate and stop cyberattacks faster and more effectively. The OCSF project was conceived and initiated by AWS and Splunk,Read More…
Lookout, a leader in endpoint and cloud security solutions, has announced it has been named a “Strong Performer” in the Gartner Peer Insights “Voice of the Customer” for Security Service Edge (SSE). Gartner Peer Insights is a reviews and ratings platform for technology end users to provide candid customer feedbackRead More…
KKR, a leading global investment firm, and Barracuda Networks, a leading provider of cloud-first security solutions, have announced that KKR’s investment funds have completed an acquisition of Barracuda from Thoma Bravo, a leading software investment firm. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Barracuda is a cloud-first provider ofRead More…
The Global Cybersecurity Forum (GCF), a leading platform driving the global cybersecurity agenda founded and hosted by the Saudi National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA), announces its return between 9-10 November this year. The patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud is an extensionRead More…
stc pay — Saudi Arabia’s leading mobile wallet — has launched a money fraud awareness campaign to safeguard people across the Kingdom and protect their finances. The campaign, entitled “Scam the Scammer” that shines a light on the all-important steps consumers can take to make their financial transactions as safe andRead More…
