The danger within: 32% of users in United Arab Emirates under threat from malware hiding within their devices.
Advanced threat actors engaged in cyberespionage up their game in new campaign
Kaspersky researchers uncovered an advanced cyberespionage campaign targeting entities in the government and military sector in Vietnam. The final payload is a remote administration tool that provides full control over the infected device. Further analysis suggested that this campaign was conducted by a group related to Cycldek, a Chinese-speaking threat group active since at least 2013.
52% of ransomware victims pay the ransom, but only 15% see their data returned
Over half of ransomware victims pay the ransom in the UAE, but only 15% see their full data returned.
Targeted email attacks on the rise
According to Kaspersky researchers, another targeted threat to watch out for is corporate doxing, the process of gathering confidential information about an organisation and its employees without their agreement, to harm them or profit from it. Proliferation of publically available information, data leaks and advancement of technology are leading to a state in which tricking employees into giving out confidential information or even transferring funds is becoming easier than ever before.
Over 21% of users in the UAE allow apps access to microphones or webcams
More than a quarter (21%) of online users in the UAE always give apps and services permission to access their microphone or webcam, according to a global study of 15,000 people conducted by Kaspersky.
Attacks against remote access protocols continue to rise
Attacks against remote access protocols continue to rise over the past year, reaching 15.8 million in the UAE.
Experts share privacy predictions for 2021
Behavioural analytics, data hoarding and government crackdowns on encryption: experts share privacy predictions for 2021.
Enterprises that disclose breaches experience fewer losses
META Enterprises that disclose breaches proactively experience 38% less financial damage than peers that saw incidents leaked to the media.
Attacks on remote desktop protocols grew by 177% in the UAE
The new stay at home way of living has resulted in organisations adjusting their corporate networks and led to the emergence of new threats, as well as the strengthening of existing ones. This does not necessarily mean that the total number of identified attacks grew in 2020, yet their redistribution is clear.
UAE employees don’t want to return to pre-pandemic, traditional work paradigms: report
New global research commissioned by Kaspersky of 8,000 SMB workers across multiple industries has revealed that almost three quarters of employees (88 percent) want to rethink pre-COVID-19 ways of working.
Returning to work: how organisations can ensure a smooth transition back to the office
As many countries relax the quarantine measures, businesses are starting to reopen, and more people will be coming back to offices in the coming months.
Crypto-ransomware in action: a closer look at the WastedLocker hijack of Garmin
Garmin was attacked by the Trojan WastedLocker—ransomware that has become noticeably more active since the first half of this year.
Ingram Micro adds IBM Cloud to its Middle East Marketplace
Ingram Micro and IBM have announced a new collaboration to help businesses build, scale and monetise cloud and digital services.
Gaming-related cyber-attacks spike during COVID-19 lockdown: report
Gaming-related cyber-attacks have increase in popularity in recent months, as criminals look to capitalise on the surge in the number of people turning to video games as a source of entertainment during lockdown.
The other side of quarantine: cyber threats continue to grow worldwide
While undoubtedly, staying home is a safer option in these turbulent times, it does not mean that no threats are awaiting the users in the digital world.
UAE internet users are becoming more conscious about personal data privacy: study
Consumers around the world want to take more action to protect and maintain control over their personal privacy, according to the latest study by Kaspersky.
March 2020
Kaspersky’s Amir Kanaan outlines how its security solutions can protect smart cities
Dubai launches new security standard for industrial control systems
Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) has launched an Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security Standard for Dubai.
SCOPE Middle East announces growth of more than 25% in 2019
SCOPE Middle East, a regional value-added distributor of cybersecurity networking solutions with 18 years long of success, has achieved a record growth once again last year.
CISOs still struggle to justify IT security spending: study
A majority (89 percent) of Chief Information Security Officers (CISO) are regularly summoned by the board of directors to provide recommendations for the business, according to a recent study.