Dubai : technology.Businesses across the world are struggling to secure their data due to employees not recognizing their responsibility for digital clutter; the proliferation of digital documents and files without thought for managing the security consequences. The global report “Sorting out digital clutter in business” from Kaspersky Lab  found a number of correlations between the creation of digital clutter at work and human habits behind it, such as… organizing a fridge. It revealed that nine out of ten (95%) people

Dubai : technology.Over 37% EMEA businesses suffer from travel and expenses fraud, new research from SAS reveals. Other types of financial crime and errors facing companies from the region include contract bid rigging (over 25%), duplicate invoicing (27%) and frauds committed by employees using company credit cards (22%). Even though frauds are a major issue, businesses struggle to tackle procurement and occupational fraud using outdated manual controls and rule-based software detection.Dubai, United Arab Emirates (May 14, 2019) – Procurement fraud

Dubai : technology.Following the arrest in 2018 of a number of suspected leaders of the notorious Fin7/Carbanak cyber-gang, the group was believed to have disbanded. But Kaspersky Lab researchers have detected a number of new attacks by the same groups using GRIFFON malware. According to the company’s experts, Fin7 might have extended the number of groups operating under its umbrella; increased the sophistication of its methods; and even positioned itself as a legitimate security vendor to recruit professional employees and

   Dubai : technology.   By Mohammed Amin, Senior Vice President, Middle East, Turkey & Africa at Dell TechnologiesTechnology evolution is not slowing down. While many organizations are struggling to keep up, significant changes in the workplace are beginning to take place today and professionals are feeling the impact. Automation, VR, AR, you name it, it’s happening. With rapid developments across science, technology engineering and communication, technology has brought upon a new Industrial Revolution, or “second

 Dubai : technology.In the first three months of 2019, Kaspersky Lab researchers observed an active landscape of advanced threat operations that was centered mainly on South East Asia, increasingly influenced by geopolitics, and which featured cryptocurrency and commercial spyware attacks as well as a major supply-chain campaign. These and other trends are covered in Kaspersky Lab’s latest quarterly threat intelligence summary.The quarterly APT trends summary is drawn from Kaspersky Lab’s private threat intelligence research, as well as from other sources,

 Dubai : Press Release .Kaspersky Lab has launched new service packages designed for businesses working in the blockchain industry and crypto economy. Token offering (ICO/ STO) projects and cryptocurrency exchanges are now offered tailored services, such as Smart Contract Code Review, Application and Website Security Assessment, Security Awareness trainings, protection against phishing, and Incident Response. In addition to these services, Kaspersky Lab also provides crypto exchanges with fraud and money laundering prevention and targeted attack detection.The blockchain industry and cryptocurrency

Dubai : technology. Today during Kaspersky Lab’s annual Cyber Security Weekend 2019 that took place in Cape Town South Africa. Reuben Paul, a 13 year old, 7th grader known as the “Cyber Ninja”, was able to hack into a drone, exposing the gaping holes in the security measures of millions of every day gadgets and technology devices, that are part of the Internet of Things (IoT). Reuben demonstrated that he could disconnect a user from his drone and then take

Dubai : technology. During Kaspersky Lab’s annual Cyber Security Weekend that took place in Cape Town, South Africa, Kaspersky Lab experts discussed the wide spread growth of mobile payments across the globe and the many cyber risks that surround such technology. Especially the recent SIM swap fraud wave, which have become very common in Africa and the wider region. In South Africa this type of fraud more than double in the last year, according a report of South African Banking

Dubai : technology. The cyber-weapons used by Middle Eastern cyberespionage group, MuddyWater, reveal multiple ‘false flag’ attempts to point the finger of attribution at Chinese, Russian, Turkish and Saudi Arabian threat actors and confuse security researchers and the authorities, according to an in-depth analysis of the cyber-arsenal by Kaspersky Lab. MuddyWater is an advanced threat actor that first surfaced in 2017. In October 2018, Kaspersky Lab reported on a major operation by MuddyWater, targeting governmental and telecom targets entities in

Dubai : technology. Kaspersky Lab has enhanced its APT Intelligence Reports with contextual information related to advanced persistent threat (APT) actors and added mapping to the MITRE ATT&CK threat model for previously discovered attacks. These improvements help security operations teams subscribed to the APT Intelligence Reporting service better understand adversaries’ goals, techniques and capabilities. This allows them to connect incidents with a threat actor, to improve their understanding of the motivation behind a specific attack. Teams will also be able

Dubai : technology. With the amount of personal data shared on the internet continuing to grow, some of us are resigned to think that any attempts to maintain online privacy will be doomed to failure. Kaspersky Lab has recently discovered that (37%) consumers in the META region and (32%) in the UAE do not know how they can fully protect their privacy online. This powerlessness towards digital privacy issues, called privacy fatigue, often leads to oversharing on social networks and

Dubai : technology. Kaspersky Lab’s automated technologies have detected a previously unknown vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. It was exploited by an unidentified criminal group in an attempt to gain full control over a targeted device. The attack was aimed at the core of the system – its kernel – through a backdoor constructed from an essential element of Windows OS. Backdoors are an extremely dangerous type of malware, as they allow threat actors to control infected machines discreetly for malicious

Dubai : technology. Kaspersky Lab has published the results of an investigation into Genesis - an e-shop that is trading over 60,000 stolen and legitimate digital identities, making successful credit card fraud that much easier to conduct. This marketplace as well as other malicious tools involve abusing the machine-learning based anti-fraud approach of ‘digital masks’: a unique, trusted customer profile based on known device and behavior characteristics.Every time we enter our financial, payment and personal information in an online transaction,

Dubai : technology. Kaspersky Lab researchers have uncovered a technically sophisticated cyberespionage framework that has been active since at least 2013 and appears to be unconnected to any known threat actors. The framework, which researchers have named TajMahal, features around 80 malicious modules and includes functionality never before seen in an advanced persistent threat, such as the ability to steal information from printer queues and to grab previously seen files from a USB device the next time it reconnects. Kaspersky

Dubai : technology. Reckless data sharing online for short-term gains is leaving consumers exposed to more than they bargained for, according to new research from Kaspersky Lab . Despite outrage and worry around high profile data sharing scandals, including when Facebook gave Netflix and Spotify the ability to delete users’ private messages , over half of internet users (52%) feel that complete privacy in the modern digital world is impossible. Many are instead choosing to sell-out when it comes to

Dubai : technology. Cybercriminals are actively using new episodes of popular TV shows to distribute malware, research by Kaspersky Lab has found. Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, and Arrow are the shows receiving the most attention from attackers. These and other findings are published in a new report, ‘Game of Threats: How cybercriminals use popular TV shows to spread malware.’TV shows are one of the most popular and universal types of entertainment, yet with the rise of torrents, online

Dubai : technology. Kaspersky Lab’s anti-phishing system prevented more than 482 million attempts to visit fraudulent web pages during 2018, a two-fold increase on 2017, when 236 million such attempts were blocked.  Annual rises in the number of phishing attacks have been observed for the last few years, yet the figure for 2018 indicates a significant surge in the use and popularity of such attacks. These and other findings are documented in Kaspersky Lab’s new report, Spam and phishing in

Dubai : technology. Kaspersky Lab has uncovered a new advanced persistent threat (APT) campaign that has affected a large number of users through what is known as a supply chain attack. Our research found that threat actors behind Operation ShadowHammer have targeted users of the ASUS Live Update Utility, by injecting a backdoor into it at least between June and November 2018. Kaspersky Lab experts estimate that the attack may have affected more than a million users worldwide.A supply chain

Dubai : technology. Mother’s Day is a day to honor mothers, motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society.  Naturally, there are plenty of ways to make moms feel special with unique gifts, but sadly there are those that use such special occasions for their own cybercriminal gain. In fact, according to Kaspersky Lab security experts, people are more likely to face a cyber-attack during shopping online for special occasions. Surfing online via smartphones and tablets can help

Dubai : technology. Kaspersky Lab’s automated technologies have detected a new exploited vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, believed to have been used in targeted attacks by at least two threat actors, including the recently discovered SandCat. This is the fourth zero-day exploit to be discovered in the wild by Kaspersky Lab’s Automatic Exploit Prevention technology. Kaspersky Lab reported the vulnerability, allocated CVE-2019-0797 to Microsoft, which has released a patch.Zero-day vulnerabilities are previously unknown software bugs that can be exploited by attackers

Dubai : technology. Kaspersky Lab researchers have seen the number of attacks using malicious mobile software nearly double in just a year. In 2018 there were 116.5 million attacks, compared to 66.4 million in 2017, with a significant increase in unique users being affected. Despite more devices being attacked, the number of malware files has decreased, leading researchers to conclude that the quality of mobile malware has become more impactful and precise. These and other findings are unveiled in Kaspersky

Dubai : technology .In collaboration with other members of the Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC), Kaspersky Lab experts have formulated the Security Maturity Model (SMM) Practitioner’s Guide. This helps IoT operators define the level of security maturity they need to achieve based on their security goals and objectives, as well their appetite for risk.The SMM builds on concepts identified in the IIC Industrial Internet Security Framework published in 2016. The SMM is the first of its kind, discussing the newly established

Dubai : technology .Kaspersky Lab researchers have detected a surge in activity by the RTM Banking Trojan: with the overall number of users attacked in 2018 exceeding 130,000 – an increase from as few as 2376 attacked users in 2017. The pace of attacks appears to be continuing into 2019, with more than 30,000 users attacked during the first month and a half of the year, making RTM one of the most active banking Trojans on the threat landscape.Banking Trojans

Dubai : keyboard  .With the number of available threat intelligence sources continuing to grow, a third of CISOs feel under pressure as they cannot consume cybercrime intelligence easily or effectively. To help large companies overcome this challenge, Kaspersky Lab has launched Kaspersky CyberTrace – a free threat intelligence fusion and analysis tool. It aggregates and evaluates disconnected data feeds to help identify what threats pose a danger to the organization and ensure security teams focus on the right areas.The variety

Dubai : keyboard  .In a competitive marketplace, telcos are at the forefront of a revolution – using customer data as a way to delight those very same customers with a great experience. Shukri Dabaghi, Vice President – Middle East & Eastern Europe, SAS, elaborates on how telcos can not only build their data ‘cake’, but eat it too!Telecommunications operators have been at the forefront of the discussion around changing customer dynamics, characterized by increasing demands, and reduced loyalty. The average

Dubai : keyboard  .According to a 2017 Survey by Kaspersky Lab and B2B International, 57% of companies in the UAE and 42% in KSA attributed weaknesses in their IT security strategy to the careless actions of employees.  With staff training seen as an important way to reduce cybersecurity incidents, finding the most efficient approach remains a pain point for many IT departments. To help companies address the issue, Kaspersky Lab has developed an Automated Security Awareness Platform to make it

Dubai : keyboard  .Kaspersky Lab experts have detected a sharp increase inphishing activitiesfrom criminals offering users various romantic goods on the eve of St. Valentine’s Day. The total number of  user attempts to visit fraudulent websites with a romantic theme that were detected and blockedduring the first half of Februarymore than doubled compared to the same time in 2018, a reminder that fraudsters are always looking for an excuse to steal users’ data and money. Phishing is one of the

Dubai : keyboard  . The Kaspersky Lab DDoS Q4 Report covering statistics of the last quarter and the whole of 2018 highlights a 13% decline in the overall number of DDoS attacks when compared with the statistics from the previous year. However, the duration of mixed and HTTP flood attacks is growing, which suggests that malefactors are turning to more sophisticated DDoS attack techniques.  The low cost of DDoS-as-hire makes such attacks one of the most affordable cyberweapons for evil competitors

Dubai : keyboard  .Kaspersky Lab, together with the research agency Opeepl,surveyed 7,740household pet owners from 15 countries around the world*to find out how modern technologies affect pet safety. It turns out that everyfifthpet owner uses some type of digital device to monitor or secure their domestic pet, and for 39%, the use of such devices ended up posing a risk to the pet or its owners.At the end of May, Kaspersky Lab published a report on vulnerabilities in cat and

Dubai : keyboard  .Dell EMC announces new and enhanced capabilities to the Dell EMC Data Domain and Integrated Data Protection Appliance (IDPA) portfolio of backup storage appliances designed to offer organisations real-world flexibility and value with expanded multi-cloud capabilities and improved performance. The enhancements also provide mid-sized organisations and remote offices of larger organisations with more choice and options in obtaining enterprise-level data protection.According to IDC, 92 percent of organisations have adopted a cloud environment with 64 percent adopting a

Dubai : keyboard  .To mark Change Your Password Day, 2019, Kaspersky Lab’s security researchers are advising users that unique, memorable passwords are stronger and more effective than regularly changing account passwords when it comes to keeping data secure online. The researchers have shared some easy steps that people can follow to create their own series of unique passwords. They also recommend installing a password management tool that does the hard work of remembering passwords for you.Passwords are an established method

Dubai : Mobile .Apple has found a fix for a bug that let people eavesdrop on other FaceTime users when the person called did not answer.It said it was planning to release a software update next week to close the loophole.Once the fix is applied, it will also re-enable the Group FaceTime feature shut down when the problem was discovered.The " significant " bug was revealed by Apple news site 9to5mac.A mother and son from Arizona also reportedly told Apple about the

Cairo: Science and Technology.  Kaspersky Lab researchers have detected multiple attempts to infect foreign diplomatic entities in Iran with homebrew spyware. The attacks appear to be using an updated Remexi backdoor. Several legitimate tools were also used during the campaign. The Remexi backdoor is linked to a suspected Farsi-speaking cyberespionage group known as Chafer, previously associated with the cyber-surveillance of individuals in the Middle East. The targeting of embassies could suggest a new focus for the group.The operation highlights how

Cairo: Science and Technology.  Kaspersky Lab has released its latest Corporate Social Responsibility Report – profiling the company’s technological, educational and charitable initiatives. This year’s report explores the work being done to promote gender equality in the technology industry across the globe, and how Kaspersky Lab is encouraging child education about digital security. The report reflects how the company is helping communities grow and contributing to making the world a better, and safer, place.Kaspersky Lab is a proud advocate for

Cairo: Science and Technology.  Cost savings, control, and practicality are most desired smart features among 2,000 global consumers surveyed by the appliance makerJanuary 10, 2019 – A new, global survey from Whirlpool Corporation is helping paint a picture of what our future smart homes will look like. Responses from more than 2,000 homeowners and renters in four different regions of the world show what consumers are craving - smart features that are easy to understand and are a practical and

Something in common: two notorious Russian speaking hacking groups found sharing infrastructure with each otherDubai : Press Release .Kaspersky Lab experts have identifiedan overlap in cyberattacks between two infamous threat actors,GreyEnergy– which is believed to be a successor of BlackEnergy – and theSofacycyberespionage group. Both actors used the same servers at the same time, with, however, a different purpose.BlackEnergyand Sofacyhacking groups are considered to be twoof the majoractors inthe modern cyberthreat landscape. In the past, their activities often led to

Cairo: Science and Technology.  Kaspersky Lab experts have helped to identify and patch seven previously unknown vulnerabilities in the ThingsPro Suite – an industrial IoT platform, designed for industrial control systems (ICS) data acquisition and remote analysis. Some of the vulnerabilities found could potentially allow threat actors to gain highly priviledged access to industrial IoT gateways and execute deadly commands. All vulnerabilities identified were reported to and patched by platform developer Moxa.ThingsPro Suite is an industrial internet of things platform

Cairo: Science and Technology. IT security leaders in businesses across the globe are stuck with their hands behind their backs when it comes to fighting off cybercrime. They lack influence in the boardroom and find it hard to justify the budgets they need; inevitably making their businesses more vulnerable. The phenomenon is one of the findings of a new report from Kaspersky Lab, which has found that 83% Of CISOs now believe cybersecurity breaches to be inevitable, with financially motivated

Dubai : technology . While many of us have heard of, or even fallen victim to, cybercrimes such as data and identity theft, it seems that relatively few know the value of the information stolen from us. A new study from Kaspersky Lab has revealed that while our identity may not be worth a lot in terms of dollars, it is a significant asset to criminals in other ways. The research uncovered an appetite among cybercriminals for data stolen from

Dubai : Society. A new Kaspersky Lab report has shown that Generation Z is the most anxious to date, with the vast majority of young people admitting they are worried about something in their lives, and the majority do not seek professional advice to help them cope with it. In line with its global commitment to turn insecurity into security, Kaspersky Lab has joined forces with digital youth charity The Mix to help young people from around the world embrace

MOSCOW, April 30 (Reuters) .Thousands of people marched through Moscow, throwing paper planes and calling for authorities to unblock the popular Telegram instant messaging app on Monday.Protesters chanted slogans against President Vladimir Putin as they launched the planes - a reference to the app's logo. " Putin's regime has declared war on the internet, has declared war on free society... so we have to be here in support of Telegram, " one protester told Reuters.Russia began blocking Telegram on April 16 after the

TOKYO . reuters.Paro the furry seal cries softly while an elderly woman pets it. Pepper, a humanoid, waves while leading a group of senior citizens in exercises. The upright Tree guides a disabled man taking shaky steps, saying in a gentle feminine voice, “right, left, well done!”Robots have the run of Tokyo's Shin-tomi nursing home, which uses 20 different models to care for its residents. The Japanese government hopes it will be a model for harnessing the country's robotics expertise

Jeddah, Keyboard .HTC VIVE™, the leading virtual reality (VR) platform, today announced VIVE Arts, a new multi-million dollar global VR program set to change the way the world creates and engages with the arts. Vive recognizes VR’s potential to share and engage with the world’s most valuable treasures in a new and exciting way, and the company’s latest investment will support the content, creators and institutions that embrace this new medium.Vive has been supporting and investing in the arts and

CUPERTINO, Calif., Sept 12 (Reuters) .Apple Inc on Tuesday rolled out its much-anticipated iphone X, a glass and stainless steel device with an edge-to-edge display that Chief Executive Tim Cook called " the biggest leap forward since the original iPhone. " The launch contained few surprises, with leaked details on the phone and other products including an updated Apple Watch proving largely accurate. But the iphone X's $999 price still raised eyebrows, and its Nov. 3 ship date prompted questions about possible supply

By Alamir Kamal Farag from Taipei  You affectionately squeeze the hand of the one you love. A baby intuitively squeezes her mother’s finger. A child squeezes his teddy bear to feel safe at night. Nothing feels as close, connected and personal as the sensation of touch or the warmth of an embrace. And no device is as personal in our lives as our smartphone.    Inspired by the power of touch and the Brilliant U, HTC today unveiled HTC U11, the

by David Goldman. CNN .Donald Trump has called for a shutdown of the Internet in certain areas to stop the spread of terror.In a speech at the U.S.S. Yorktown in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, on Monday, Trump referenced the use by ISIS of social media as a recruitment tool. He recommended a discussion with Bill Gates to shut off parts of the Internet. " We're losing a lot of people because of the Internet, " Trump said. " We have to go see Bill

Cairo: Al Amir Kamal Farag .Weeks have passed since the first anniversary of the death of the general supervisor of excavations and restorations at the Ministry of Antiquities Talal El Kretty, the owner of the unique story in archeology and restoration, as maintained by grandparents more than seven thousand years .With his Egyptian features, his tanned face, simple longing and devotion infinite to the homeland, and his belief that does not rest in the sanctity of maintaining the unique monuments,