Tag: Kaspersky

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Human Error Fuels Breaches as Only Half of Professionals Receive Cybersecurity Training – Survey

A recent Kaspersky survey in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region entitled “Cybersecurity in the workplace: Employee knowledge and behaviour”, found that just 51% of professionals received training on digital threats. This knowledge gap is significant, especially given that the majority of cybersecurity breaches are attributed to human error. The findings underscore a […]

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Firm Reports 6.4M Shopping Phishing Attempts, Over 20M Gaming Attacks in 2025

Kaspersky reports that in 2025, cybercriminals continued to use seasonal shopping periods to distribute phishing pages and fraudulent promotions aimed at collecting personal and payment information. Gaming platforms also remained a prominent target throughout the year. Kaspersky Security Network (KSN) shows that from January through October 2025, the company blocked 6,394,854 phishing attempts impersonating online […]

Tech

Hacktivists Use Hashtags as Coordination Tools, DDoS Dominates Attacks in 2025

Kaspersky researchers have published a new report, Signal in the Noise, analysing 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 responsibility. While distributed […]

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Kaspersky, Partners Launch a Career Orientation Test to Inspire more Girls into Cybersecurity

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 interests, […]

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How to Access Business Information Securely

A recent Kaspersky survey entitled “Cybersecurity in the workplace: Employee knowledge and behaviour”, showed that professionals surveyed in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region, use multiple devices for work: along with a computer, 54,8% of respondents also use a mobile phone, and 34,7% use a tablet as well. At the same time only […]

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NITDA, Kaspersky Sign Strategic MoU to Strengthen Nigeria’s Digital Defenses

In a decisive move to bolster Nigeria’s cybersecurity landscape, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global cybersecurity leader, Kaspersky. The agreement, signed as a sideline activity of the GTIEX Nigeria in Lagos, marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s digital transformation journey and its commitment to […]

Tech

Cybersecurity Implications of the New App Verification Introduced by Google

With a goal to curb malware and financial scams, Google has announced a new policy requiring developer verification for all Android app installations on certified devices – those with preloaded Google Mobile Services (like Samsung, Pixel, and others) — starting in 2026, extending beyond the Google Play Store to include sideloading and third-party app stores […]

Telecom

Kaspersky Highlights Changes in Cyberthreats Landscape Across Africa ahead of GITEX Nigeria 2025

According to data from Kaspersky, a global cybersecurity company, Sub-Saharan Africa saw 42.4 million web attacks and 95.6 million on-device attacks detected in the first half of 2025. The region recorded more than a double increase in spyware, 64% more password stealer attacks and 12% more backdoor infections compared with the same period of last […]

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