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Shadow AI vs Managed AI: Kaspersky reviews the use of neural networks for work in the Middle East

PR News Desk 22/10/2025

Recent Kaspersky research entitled “Cybersecurity in the workplace: Employee knowledge and behavior” has found that 86% of professionals surveyed in the Middle East say that they utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for work tasks. However, only 44,5% have received training on the

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Kaspersky Report at GITEX 2025: Hacktivists Use Hashtags as Coordination Tools, DDoS Dominates Attacks in 2025

PR News Desk 14/10/2025

At GITEX Global 2025, Kaspersky researchers published a new report, Signal in the Noise, analyzing more than 120 hacktivist groups and over 11,000 hacktivist posts shared across surface and dark web channels in 2025. The study reveals that hashtags have become the connective tissue of hacktivist campaigns, serving as identifiers, coordination markers, and claims of […]

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Kaspersky at GITEX 2025: Cyberthreat Trends Reveal Rise in Password Stealers, Ransomware, and Spyware Across the GCC

PR News Desk 13/10/2025

At GITEX 2025, Kaspersky highlights that understanding the growing and sophisticated cyberthreat landscape is now a prerequisite for effective day-to-day cyber defense. According to Kaspersky’s telemetry, the overall number of web and local threats detected and blocked by Kaspersky solutions exceeded 50 million in the first eight months of 2025 across the GCC, with several

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Kaspersky: Attackers impersonate major airline brands in new business email scam

PR News Desk 09/10/2025

Kaspersky researchers have uncovered a surge in scam emails where attackers impersonate major airlines and airports, including Emirates Airlines, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways Amsterdam Schiphol, Lufthansa, and others, to trick businesses into engaging in fraudulent supplier and partnership communication. The goal of this scheme is to steal funds from the targeted

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Kaspersky Highlights Key Industries Targeted by APT groups across the Middle East, Turkiye, and Africa

PR News Desk 08/10/2025

Kaspersky reveals that the Middle East, Turkiye, and Africa are a focus for 25 Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups tracked since early 2024. The findings show that these groups target financial services, critical infrastructure, defense, and government entities, while also extending their reach into commercial and emerging industries. The research shows a diverse

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Kaspersky introduces a new training ‘Large Language Models Security’

PR News Desk 07/10/2025

The course is developed by Kaspersky AI Technology Research Center and aims to equip cybersecurity professionals with the essential skills to understand, evaluate and defend against vulnerabilities in large language models (LLMs). The advent of LLMs has revolutionized the way companies develop and interact with Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems, while simultaneously

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Kaspersky and partners launch a career orientation test to inspire more girls into cybersecurity

PR News Desk 06/10/2025

Kaspersky, together with Smart Africa and Africaines in Tech, has launched an innovative, science-backed career orientation test “Future You in Tech” created to promote professional development for young women in the cybersecurity industry and help remove potential entry barriers. The test is designed to help them discover which career paths best align with their

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Kaspersky warns of cyber scams related to sports tournaments

PR News Desk 03/10/2025

Major international sporting events take place throughout the year – from world championships and continental tournaments to high-profile league finals. Fans can follow the action live on streaming services. However, this constant global interest in sports makes it an attractive, year-round target for cybercriminals. At Kaspersky we are warning our users about the most

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The neхt level of anti-phishing for Mobile: Kaspersky introduces Notification Protection for Android

PR News Desk 30/09/2025

Kaspersky has announced a new feature in its mobile app for Android – Notification Protection. It is the anti-phishing tool for messengers’ and SMS notifications. When the feature is activated, Kaspersky for Android identifies and removes scam and suspicious links in mobile notifications and protects user from phishing attempts. Notification Protection has already

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Kaspersky shares details about the npm Shai-Hulud worm supply chain attack

PR News Desk 29/09/2025

Kaspersky Threat Research has conducted an analysis of the Shai-Hulud worm’s patient zero package, providing insights into how the self-replicating malware launched its widespread supply chain attack on the npm ecosystem. According to the latest Kaspersky research, the Shai-Hulud worm infected 190 unique packages across 530 total package versions, indicating that

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Kaspersky Warns: Deepfake Services Are Now 400 Times Cheaper and More Accessible

PR News Desk 23/09/2025

Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) have uncovered ads on darknet offering real-time video and audio deepfake services. Prices reportedly start at $50 for fake videos and $30 for fabricated voice messages, with costs rising based on the complexity and duration of the content. These findings were made after analyzing multiple Russian- and English-language

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Kaspersky warns travelers: AI-powered attacks are targeting hotel guests

PR News Desk 18/09/2025

If you’ve recently stayed at a hotel in Brazil or Spain, your credit card details might be at risk. Between June and August 2025, Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) discovered a new wave of cyberattacks by a threat group called RevengeHotels, which targets hotels to gain access to guests’ payment information. The group […]

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Kaspersky survey: 70% have cybersecurity solutions installed in the UAE

PR News Desk 12/09/2025

A recent Kaspersky survey entitled “Cybersecurity in the workplace: Employee knowledge and behavior”, showed that professionals surveyed in the UAE, use multiple devices for work: along with a computer, 58% of respondents also use a mobile phone, and 40% use a tablet as well. At the same time 70% of respondents acknowledged having cybersecurity protection […]

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Kaspersky: More than half of PCs are still operating Windows 10 OS

PR News Desk 11/09/2025

According to the Kaspersky’s statistics over half of general users and nearly 60% of corporate users currently use Windows 10 OS. Only 33% of the audience have already upgraded their devices to the latest OS version—Windows 11. In the Middle East 30.8% of users have upgraded to Windows 11, while 54% have Windows 10 installed, […]

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Kaspersky {CTF} determines five winners of regional leagues

PR News Desk 10/09/2025

Held for the first time on August 30–31, 2025, the online international cybersecurity competition Kaspersky {CTF} has determined five winning cybersecurity teams from around the world. Ganesh from the University of São Paulo, Brazil; Pinely, the Netherlands; SolidAll from Solid Group, Russia; PwnSec, the UAE; and Odin from ENKI WhiteHat, South Korea became the leaders

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Kaspersky expands Digital Footprint Intelligence with new External Attack Surface module

PR News Desk 09/09/2025

Kaspersky is proud to announce the launch of the new External Attack Surface module within its Digital Footprint Intelligence (DFI) service, available directly in the Threat Intelligence portal. This enhancement introduces External Attack Surface Management (EASM) capabilities, giving security teams the visibility and control they need to stay ahead of cyber adversaries by

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Don’t let the cookies bite: Kaspersky warns of the looming threat of web session hijacking

PR News Desk 03/09/2025

A new Kaspersky report reveals that 87% of randomly surveyed websites display cookie notifications, yet most users remain unaware of the serious threats posed by these small data files. Cookies are text files stored by browsers to enhance website functionality and track user activity, and they sometimes become targets for cyberattacks. One such threat, session […]

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Kaspersky reports the return of ransomware group OldGremlin

PR News Desk 28/08/2025

Kaspersky Threat Research has identified new attacks by the ransomware group OldGremlin in early 2025, signaling the return of an operation that targets manufacturing, healthcare, retail and technology firms and once demanded nearly $17 million from a single victim. The OldGremlin cyber group, identified five years ago, uses advanced techniques, tactics, and procedures to

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Kaspersky advises how to keep your online fitness journey secure

PR News Desk 22/08/2025

Health and fitness goals remain a top priority for many people, especially during peak sports seasons and moments of renewed motivation. Reflecting this trends, online personal training has become increasingly popular, boosted by the influence of social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok. However, as more users turn to these services to kickstart or maintain […]

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Moro Hub Associates with Kaspersky to Enhance Cybersecurity

PR News Desk 17/10/2024

Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (PJSC), signed a Partnership Agreement with Kaspersky, a global leader in cybersecurity. The agreement was signed by Mohammad Bin Sulaiman, CEO of Moro Hub, and Toufic Derbass, Managing Director for the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa at Kaspersky during […]