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Kaspersky spots rising scam activity around the 2026 World Cup, from bogus tickets to $500,000 “grant” emails
Millions of football fans around the world are gearing up for the World Cup taking place this summer, and cybercriminals are seizing the moment to exploit the heightened interest. Experts at Kaspersky have uncovered various types of scams that mimic official tournament resources or leverage the event for unsafe purposes, putting users’ data and finances at significant risk. On one…
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Global surge in AI interest among children, including in Egypt
Communication-related searches rank second overall, driven largely by social platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest, followed by video streaming services led by YouTube and Netflix. YouTube remains the primary content platform for children, accounting for nearly a quarter of all app time among children in Egypt – a pattern consistent with global trends. WhatsApp and TikTok were the second…
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Kaspersky discovers vulnerability in Qualcomm Snapdragon chips that can lead to data loss & device compromise
Kaspersky ICS CERT discovered a hardware-level vulnerability affecting Qualcomm chipsets that are widely used in a range of consumer and industrial devices, including smartphones and tablets, car components, IoT devices and more. The vulnerability resides in the BootROM – firmware embedded at the hardware level. Attackers could potentially get access to any data stored on the device or device sensors…
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High-severity incidents at a minimum: Kaspersky experts reveal a steady decline over the years
According to the ‘Anatomy of a Cyber World: Global Report by Kaspersky Security Services’, there has been a noticeable decline in the percentage of high-severity incidents over the past few years. While 2021 recorded the highest proportion at 14.3%, 2025 experienced the lowest in six years at just 3.8%. This trend indicates that many attack attempts were quickly detected and…
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Defending as a team: Kaspersky works with INTERPOL to secure Africa Cup of Nations
As part of INTERPOL’s Project Stadia, Kaspersky cooperated with INTERPOL to ensure the cybersecurity of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) football tournament, which concluded in Morocco in December 2025-January 2026. The threat intelligence data shared by Kaspersky was used by Moroccan law enforcers to mitigate the potential cyber risks targeting the competition and its spectators. Major sporting contests naturally…
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Kaspersky launches OT Calculator to help Middle East industrial companies better quantify cyber risk
Kaspersky has launched an OT Calculator specially designed for industrial companies to assess the potential costs associated with insufficient operational technology (OT) security. By offering detailed financial forecasts, the calculator empowers senior management to make well-informed decisions regarding security investments. Industrial organizations increasingly depend on interconnected systems, elevating cybersecurity to a critical factor in business resilience and profitability. According to…
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Kaspersky enhances its security awareness platform with SCORM and PDF support
Kaspersky has introduced an update to its Automated Security Awareness Platform, adding full support for PDF and SCORM (Sharable Content Object Reference Model) – the industry-standard protocol for deploying and managing e-learning content. The enhancement enables organizations to build fully customized cybersecurity training programs that reflect their infrastructure, risk profile, and internal policies, while continuing to benefit from Kaspersky’s expert-driven…
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AI-driven shopping and privacy: what the retail and e-commerce sector should expect in 2026
In 2025, the retail and e-commerce sector continued to face intense pressure from cybercriminals. According to Kaspersky data, 14,41% of users in the retail sector encountered web-based threats, while 22,20% were affected by on-device attacks. Ransomware remains a serious concern for the industry. Last year, 8,25% of retail and e-commerce companies experienced ransomware incidents, and the number of unique B2B…
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Kaspersky introduces new training scenarios to strengthen cybersecurity awareness across industries
Kaspersky has expanded its flagship awareness platform, Kaspersky Interactive Protection Simulation (KIPS), introducing new and updated scenarios that reflect the evolving cyberthreat landscape. The release aims to help corporations, banks and IT companies enhance coordination, and decision-making in the face of complex modern attacks. According to the Kaspersky Incident Response analyst report, the top most attractive industries for attackers in…
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Kaspersky shares AI cybersecurity predictions for 2026
Kaspersky experts outline how the rapid development of AI is reshaping the cybersecurity landscape in 2026, both for individual users and for businesses. Large language models (LLMs) are influencing defensive capabilities while simultaneously expanding opportunities for threat actors. Deepfakes are becoming a mainstream technology, and awareness will continue to grow. Companies are increasingly discussing the risks of synthetic content and…
