In 2025, nearly 8,500 users from small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) faced cyberattacks where malicious or unwanted software was disguised as popular online productivity tools, Kaspersky reports. Based on the unique malicious and unwanted files observed, the most common lures included Zoom and Microsoft Office, with newer AI-based services likeRead More…
A staggering 16 billion credentials have surfaced online in what experts are calling the largest public leak of stolen passwords to date, spotlighting the rapid rise of info-stealing malware and the industrialization of cybercrime.Read More…
Kaspersky eSIM Store is a new connectivity solution for international travel. Designed to make it easier for leisure and business travelers to stay online globally, it empowers users with easy internet access across 150+ countries and regions, with a choice of over 2,000 affordable data plans. The production of eSIM-compatibleRead More…
The majority of industrial organizations estimate their financial losses caused by cyberattacks at over $1,000,000, while almost one in four report losses exceeding $5,000,000, and for some, it surpasses $10,000,000. These findings were revealed in a joint study conducted by Kaspersky and VDC Research. A recent joint study effort byRead More…
At its annual Cyber Security Weekend for the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region, Kaspersky revealed the discovery of GriffithRAT – a new and highly sophisticated malware used in campaigns targeting fintech companies, online trading platforms, and Forex exchange services worldwide, with victims in the UAE, Egypt, Turkiye, andRead More…
Kaspersky’s Global Research & Analysis Team has shared insights on the cyber threat landscape in the Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa (META) region for the first quarter of 2025. The data revealed that Türkiye and Kenya recorded the highest number of users impacted by web-based threats (26.1% and 20.1% respectively),Read More…
Kaspersky’s Global Research & Analysis Team shared insights on the cyber threat landscape in the Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa (META) region for the first quarter of 2025. The data revealed that Türkiye and Kenya recorded the highest number of users impacted by web-based threatsRead More…
Maher Yamout, a lead security researcher at Kaspersky, is at the forefront of detecting and analyzing cyber threats in the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa. Based in Dubai, he and his team focus on helping clients understand and defend against the growing risks in the digital landscape.Read More…
