Kaspersky

Phishing on Google tripled with a 243% rise

Security experts say if a phisher gains access to a Gmail account, they can potentially access several services, making it a popular target.
Lezeth Khoza
1:30
Jul 10, 2024

APTS cyber-attacks target African governments, telcos, energy

MuddyWater, FruityArmor, and Sidewinder are three of the most prominent groups targeting African organisations, according to Kaspersky intelligence.
2:30
Jul 1, 2024

Kaspersky launches new online cyber security training

According to Kaspersky, one of the hurdles to timely and efficient incident response is a recurring skills deficit, necessitating the need for the training program.
1:20
May 14, 2024

Kaspersky, Zambia collaborate to combat cyber-crime

A delegation from the Kaspersky this week met with the Ministry of Science and Technology to provide an update on their efforts to combat cyber-crime.
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Equatorial Guinea edges closer to passing cybercrimes law

The legislative panel reviewing the draft law, to govern the use of social media and cyberspace, adopted the articles determining cybercrimes earlier this week.
1:40
Feb 21, 2024

Kaspersky provides bleak picture of African cyber security

In Africa, phishing assaults, which use social engineering strategies to trick people into disclosing sensitive information, increased by 29%.
1:00
Feb 12, 2024

Kaspersky appoints MD for META region

The company stated that Toufic, with nearly three decades of experience, seeks to expand on Kaspersky's regional presence in META region.
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First Distribution partners with Kaspersky to modernise, simplify security solutions

Kaspersky Premium, the top end of Kaspersky’s new range, comes with premium identity theft protection, plus priority access to the company's remote experts.
2:40
Jan 26, 2024

Kaspersky shares privacy predictions for 2024

Amid international Data Privacy Day, Kaspersky provides privacy forecasts for 2024.
2:10
Dec 19, 2023

Ghanaian officials visit Kaspersky Centre in Switzerland

Kaspersky Transparency Centre in Zurich, Switzerland, gives clients an opportunity to review the company's code, software updates, and threat detection rules.
1:30
Nov 29, 2023

Kenya, US strengthen ties to combat cyber-crime

The summit reaffirmed a shared commitment to utilising the US-Kenya partnership to promote a constructive vision of a secure and stable cyberspace.
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Nov 23, 2023

Africa continues to be popular target for cyber criminals

In Q3 2023, South Africa accounts for 28% of attacks on IoT devices that were detected in Africa. Kenya accounts for 12% of attacks on IoT devices, and Nigeria – for 6%.