Cryptomining attacks gain momentum in the Middle East

Kaspersky solutions detected 40,788 new miner modifications in Q2 2022. According to Kaspersky Security Network data in the Middle East, the number of attempts by attackers to run cryptominers on corporate machines increased in Q2 2022 compared to the previous quarter.

Cybercriminals empty victims’ wallets ahead of smartphone release

Apple has confirmed that the long-awaited new iPhone 14 will be unveiled to the public on September 7th at its global Apple Event. Kaspersky experts have already discovered numerous examples of phishing pages claiming to buy 14 iPhones but in reality attempting to empty victims’ bank accounts and steal their Apple ID accounts.

Saudi companies leaving customers at risk of receiving fraudulent emails

According to Proofpoint research, while more than half (57%) of the top 150 Saudi organizations have published a DMARC record (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance), only 21% have implemented the strictest and recommended level of DMARC protection (‘reject,’ putting their customers at risk of email fraud.

Intel chooses Check Point to enable security for new Intel Pathfinder

Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd., a global provider of cyber security solutions, announced a new partnership with Intel Corporation. Check Point Quantum IoT Protect will be made available through Intel’s new IoT device development platform, Intel® Pathfinder for RISC-V.

Rise in Microsoft Office vulnerabilities in the Middle East

In Q2 2022 the number of exploits for vulnerabilities in the Microsoft Office suite increased globally compared to Q1 – accounting for 82% of the total number of exploits across different platforms, according to the latest Kaspersky quarterly malware report.