The development of cryptocurrency is not only attracting investors, but also cybercriminals seeking to boost their profits, according to the latest insights from cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab.
Mobile use in UAE workplace put corporate data at risk: study
Increasing workforce mobility comes a growing risk of cyber threats, according to Kaspersky Lab, 42 million attack attempts on mobile devices were registered in 2017.
FIFA World Cup WiFi hotspots unsecure: study
Football fans heading to Russia for the World Cup 2018 have been warned to be on their guard when connecting to local Wi-Fi networks, researchers at Kaspersky Lab warned.
Football fans fall prey to World Cup phishing scams
Kaspersky Lab experts have identified phishing emails from fraudsters offering users the chance to snap up much sought after ‘guest’ tickets to the 2018 FIFA World Cup – but at a higher price than fans bargained for.
Data breaches could cost Middle East firms up to $1 million: study
According to new research from Kaspersky Lab, safeguarding data is continuing to present new challenges for businesses, with the most expensive cybersecurity incidents over the last 12 months related to data protection.
New cyberespionage campaign targets MENA firms: report
Kaspersky Lab experts have uncovered a new cyberespionage campaign “Operation Parliament” that is targeting high profile organisations from around the world with a focus on the Middle East and North Africa.
Crypto miners turn their focus to VPNs, football streaming sites: research
According to Kaspersky Lab data, the most popular “legitimate miners” are football-related applications. Their main function is to broadcast football videos while discreetly mining crypto currencies. For this, developers used the Coinhive JavaScript miner.
Security flaws found in ICS software tokens
A recent study by Kaspersky Lab has revealed variety of serious vulnerabilities in the Hardware Against Software Piracy (HASP) license management system, widely used in corporate and ICS environments to activate licensed software.
Earth 2050: A glimpse into Dubai’s future
Kaspersky Lab has recently update its popular multimedia project, Earth 2050, to now include a futuristic panorama of the Dubai skyline.
Mobile Trojans use WAP-billing services to steal from users
Kaspersky Lab researchers have discovered an unusual rise in mobile Trojan clickers that are stealing money from Android users through WAP-billing – a type of direct mobile payment taken without any additional registration.
UAE residents overlook smartphone security: report
The latest research by Kaspersky Lab has revealed a contradiction in the way people treat their data – although they are aware of the threat from cybercriminals, their actions show they’re failing to protect their data properly.
Digital organisations admit difficulties in detecting online fraud
Banks and payment organisations are finding it difficult to manage online fraud in today’s connected and complex technological landscape, according to a survey by Kaspersky Lab in collaboration with B2B International.
UAE industrial sector falls victim to cyber attack
Kaspersky Lab has discovered a new wave of targeted attacks against the industrial and engineering sectors in multiple countries around the world, including the UAE.
Westcon-Comstor to showcase offerings at GISEC
The company will showcase its recently ramped up services solutions portfolio as well as the latest innovations in the secnurity space from two of its key vendor partners Kaspersky Lab and Firemon.
Westcon-Comstor Security Practice to showcase offerings at GISEC
The company will showcase its recently ramped up services solutions portfolio as well as the latest innovations in the security space from two of its key vendor partners Kaspersky Lab and Firemon.
Westcon-Comstor to demo latest offerings at GISEC
The company will showcase its recently ramped up services solutions portfolio as well as the latest innovations in the security space from two of its key vendor partners Kaspersky Lab and Firemon.
Paladion concludes its cybersecurity conference in Qatar
Paladion announced that it successfully concluded its cyber security conference in Doha, Qatar along with Kaspersky Labs.
Risky business
On a recent trip to Dubai, Kaspersky Lab’s CEO and Founder Eugene Kaspersky took time out to tell James Dartnell about his greatest cybersecurity concerns for 2016, and the prospects for better threat defence in the enterprise and consumer spaces.
The big migration
Ovanes Mikhailov, Managing Director, Middle East, Kaspersky Lab, shares insight on the top security issues IT leaders need to consider when migrating to a new OS.
Always be prepared
Cyber criminials are becoming more organised and taking higher bounties. Kaspersky Lab’s Cyber Security Weekend for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa kept CNME abreast of changes in the security landscape and predicted what we can expect in the coming year.