Press Releases
21 November 2024 According to a Kaspersky survey*, 17% of surveyed parents in South Africa reported having conflicts with their children because of their children’s online life. Yet another 23% state that there are no conflicts regarding this – but only as long as...
20 November 2024In 2024, cybercriminals launched over 38 million phishing attacks, impersonating major marketplaces, banks, and tech retailers. Stolen payment card data is actively traded on dark web forums, with prices ranging from $70 to $315 per set.
19 November 2024 To further enhance global efforts to combat cyber offenses, Kaspersky and AFRIPOL have signed a cooperation agreement in preventing and fighting cybercrime. Covering a period of five years, the document formalises and facilitates cooperation between...
18 November 2024 The recent 0.25% interest rate cut has seen a sense of cautious optimism in the local market. And with consumer inflation falling to 4.4% in August 2024, its lowest since April 2021, this could spark interest from first-time buyers to enter the...
15 November 2024 Kaspersky Global Research & Analysis Team analysed global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) equipment which is used across various industries around the world*. At the recent Security Analyst Summit, it was announced that almost 4,000 GNSS...
14 November 2024 In the Kaspersky Security Bulletin: Crimeware and financial cyberthreats in 2025 report, the company’s experts shared their vision for the financial cybersecurity landscape evolution in 2025. One of the trends indicated in the report is that as the...
12 November 2024 Kaspersky’s Global Emergency Response Team has identified a previously unseen ransomware strain in active use, deployed in an attack following the theft of employee credentials. The ransomware, dubbed “Ymir”, employs advanced stealth and encryption...
11 November 2024 As organisations face an increasing number of complex threats, APTs, and targeted attacks, Kaspersky has updated its Kaspersky Anti Targeted Attack (KATA). The upgraded platform now provides customers with a Network Detection and Response (NDR)...
8 November 2024 To reiterate its commitment to the highest standards of customer data security and secure software development, Kaspersky has successfully passed the Service Organisation Control (SOC 2) Type II audit for service organisations. The assessment...
7 November 2024 Kaspersky experts uncovered a new and ongoing malicious campaign that exploits popular software, such as Foxit PDF Editor, AutoCAD and JetBrains. The attackers employ stealer malware to capture victims' credit card information and details about...
6 November 2024 As a firm advocate for a collaborative approach to combatting cybercrime, Kaspersky has contributed to INTERPOL’s global Operation Synergia II aimed at disrupting cyberthreats such as targeted phishing, ransomware, and information stealers. The...
31 October 2024 Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis team (GReAT) has uncovered a malicious global campaign in which attackers used Telegram to deliver Trojan spyware, potentially targeting individuals and businesses in the fintech and trading industries in...
30 October 2024 A new wave of the malicious campaign that is spread through web ads and aimed at Windows PC users was discovered by Kaspersky. While browsing the web, users may unknowingly click on an ad that invisibly covers the entire screen, redirecting them to...
29 October 2024 Burnout among information security (InfoSec) professionals is a prevalent cause of staff turnover, as highlighted by a recent Kaspersky study that included participants from the META region (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Turkiye, South Africa, Nigeria and...
28 October 2024 With the increased frequency of network outages affecting more than half of geographically distributed businesses, Kaspersky has introduced a vital update to its Software Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) solution. The new Link State Control...
25 October 2024 Kaspersky Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team (ICS CERT) experts have discovered critical vulnerabilities in Unisoc SoCs that could allow bypassing security measures and gaining unauthorised remote access by exploiting modem...
24 October 2024 Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) uncovered a sophisticated malicious campaign by the Lazarus Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group, targeting cryptocurrency investors worldwide. The attackers used a fake cryptogame website that...
23 October 2024 Despite the arrest of important operators in early 2024, Grandoreiro continues to be used by its partners in new campaigns. Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis team (GReAT) has discovered a new light version focused on Mexico targeting around 30...
21 October 2024 Kaspersky has contributed to tackling fraudulent schemes surrounding the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in France by sharing threat intelligence data with INTERPOL as part of Project Stadia. The initiative is designed to ensure the cyber safety of major...
17 October 2024 To provide businesses with an all-encompassing view of the threats targeting their organisations, Kaspersky added new Threat Landscape section to its Threat Intelligence Portal. Now customers can access the most comprehensive and up-to-date...
16 October 2024 The Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has detected that the SideWinder APT group is expanding its attack operations into the Middle East and Africa, utilising a previously unknown espionage toolkit called ‘StealerBot'. As part of...
14 October 2024 One in three industrial companies encounter regular network problems, with 45% of businesses experiencing them a few times a month, while only 12% of respondents stated they face such challenges once a year or less. These are the findings...
10 October 2024 In response to the increased challenges and escalating threats facing operational technologies (OT) and critical infrastructure, Kaspersky has enhanced its Kaspersky Industrial CyberSecurity, a native Extended Detection and Response Platform for...
9 October 2024 Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has recently discovered a new malicious campaign involving the PipeMagic Trojan, which has shifted from targeting entities in Asia to expanding its reach to organisations in Saudi Arabia. The...