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Kaspersky warns of a new credential-stealing campaign via Facebook

As part of this attack, Facebook users receive messages containing a link disguised as a notification that their account has been blocked

Since late August 2025, the Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) (www.Kaspersky.co.za) has been observing a new malicious campaign leveraging a stealer — a type of malware designed to steal passwords and other account information. The StealC v2 infostealer is being spread through Facebook messages. More than 400 incidents…

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    • Kaspersky highlights changes in cyberthreats landscape across Africa ahead of GITEX Nigeria 2025
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Kaspersky highlights changes in cyberthreats landscape across Africa ahead of GITEX Nigeria 2025

Kaspersky’s analysis shows a 66% increase in password stealers in Nigeria in H1 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, alongside a 53% increase in spyware blocked

According to data from Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za), 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…

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Kaspersky: Advanced Persistent Threat (APT41) targets Southern African organisation in espionage attack

Based on Kaspersky experts’ analysis, the attackers may have gained access to the organisation’s network through a web server exposed to the Internet

Kaspersky Managed Detection and Response experts (www.Kaspersky.co.za) have observed a cyber espionage attack on an organisation in Southern African and have linked it to the Chinese-speaking  APT41 group. Although the threat actor has shown limited activity in Southern Africa, this incident reveals that the cyber attackers have targeted government IT…

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Global travel made simple with Kaspersky eSIM Store

Kaspersky eSIM Store features a user-friendly interface for plan selection, purchase, top-ups, and data usage management

Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za) eSIM Store is a new connectivity solution for international travel. Designed to make it easier for leisure and business travellers to stay online globally, it empowers users with easy Internet access across 150+ countries and regions, with a choice of over 2,000 affordable data plans. The production of…

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Inside the Middle East, Turkiye, and Africa (META) mobile threat landscape: Middle East attacks rise, Africa and Turkiye remain targeted

Kaspersky calls on the mobile industry to enhance cyber protection at all levels, including security for users, by providing tailored cybersecurity services

At the 10th annual Cyber Security Weekend – META 2025 conference held recently, Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za) Global Research and Analysis Team experts shared their insights on the latest trends in the mobile threat landscape across the Middle East, Turkiye, and Africa (META) region.   While the overall attack rate in the region…

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What's on the cybersecurity horizon: Kaspersky shares cybersecurity trends for the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa

Limited cybersecurity awareness and resources leave many organisations vulnerable, though the smaller attack surface means the region remains behind global hotspots

At its annual Cyber Security Weekend for the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region, Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za) Global Research and Analysis Team presented cybersecurity trends, including ransomware, advanced persistent threats (APTs), supply chain attacks, mobile threats, AI and IoT developments. Kaspersky experts constantly track highly sophisticated attacks. Specifically, they are monitoring 25…

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14% increase in spyware attacks on businesses in Africa: Kaspersky presents a cyberthreat report at GITEX Africa

Phishing and ransomware continue to be significant threats in the region, with 66 million phishing link clicks seen by Kaspersky in the African region in 2024

As part of the company’s participation at the GITEX Africa conference, taking place in Morocco on 14-16 April 2025, Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za) will address the dynamics for cyberthreats in the African region as per the latest anonymised data from the Kaspersky Security Network (KSN)[1]. From 2023 to 2024 businesses in Africa…

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Kaspersky uncovers sophisticated deception campaign using DeepSeek AI as bait

Kaspersky's Threat Research and AI Technology Research have jointly identified a sophisticated deception campaign exploiting the rapid growth and public interest surrounding DeepSeek AI

Security researchers at Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.in/) have revealed how cybercriminals used geofencing, compromised business accounts and coordinated bot networks to distribute malware disguised as DeepSeek AI software, generating over 1.2 million views on X. Kaspersky's Threat Research and AI Technology Research have jointly identified a sophisticated deception campaign exploiting the rapid…

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Kaspersky and Smart Africa forge strategic partnership to bolster cybersecurity in Africa

The partnership focuses on building essential cybersecurity skills via training programs, including those offered by the Kaspersky Academy

In a move to enhance digital security on the African continent, Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za) has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Smart Africa. This landmark agreement is set to drive collaborative efforts aimed at expanding cybersecurity capabilities throughout Africa. The partnership focuses on building essential cybersecurity skills via training…

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Kaspersky draws a portrait of young users: Can’t live without gadgets, but have little safety guidance

Parents can create a safer online environment for their children by staying informed about the latest threats and actively monitoring their children’s online activities

According to a recent Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za) survey*, 91% of parents surveyed in South Africa and 89% of parents surveyed in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region use gadgets to entertain and occupy their children while traveling or to gain some free time for themselves. Moreover, half (50%) of children…