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    • Kaspersky to address the dynamics of cyberthreats in the African region at GITEX Africa
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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
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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 signing ceremony
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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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    • The costs of cyberattacks: How one breach can sink a business
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The costs of cyberattacks: How one breach can sink a business

Entire operations may be disrupted for days or even weeks, resulting in lost revenue, diminished service quality and disappointed clients and partners

In today’s interconnected world, cyberattacks are more frequent and more dangerous than ever before. Businesses, regardless of size or industry, are prime targets for cybercriminals. These attacks can cause widespread damage and create long-lasting consequences. Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za) dives into the impact of cyberattacks on business and reveals the key losses…

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Meet Kaspersky Next: new flagship product line for business

Kaspersky Next is a new line of cybersecurity products that includes robust endpoint protection powered by AI capabilities

Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za) introduces its new flagship product line ‘Kaspersky Next’ combining robust endpoint protection with the transparency and speed of EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) alongside the visibility and powerful tools of XDR (Extended Detection and Response). Customers can now choose one of three product tiers tailored to their business…

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Kaspersky sets records by leading 94% of independent tests

The TOP3 metric reflects a vendor’s success in independent comparative tests during the calendar year

In 2023, Kaspersky's products (www.Kaspersky.co.za) held the leading position in the TOP3 metric (https://apo-opa.co/3IWatso). During the year, Kaspersky participated in 100 independent tests and reviews, with its products being awarded 93 firsts and 94 TOP3 finishes, achieving the highest result of all years. The TOP3 metric reflects a vendor’s success…

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    • Brandon Muller, Technical Expert for the MEA region at Kaspersky
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Employees in the Middle East, Turkiye, Africa region think they would earn 41% more if they had better digital skills

The lack of digital skills may not only impede one’s career and deprive them of income, but also produces serious risks for the cybersecurity of the organisation where this person is employed

According to a recent Kaspersky survey[1] (www.Kaspersky.co.za), over half of employees surveyed in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region feel the lack of digital skills when working on computers and other digital equipment. If they had higher digital skills, employees think they would earn 41% more, on average.…

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    • Left to right: Etonam Yao Dotse, Officer at Cybersecurity Division at the National Communications Authority of Ghana; Genie Sugene Gan, Head of Government Affairs and Public Policy for Asia Pacific, Japan, Middle East, Turkey and Africa regions at Kaspersky; Brian Nii Martei Martey, Assistant Manager at Information Technology Division at the National Communications Authority of Ghana
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National Communications Authority of Ghana visits Kaspersky Transparency Center in Switzerland to examine company’s practices

Transparency Centers are dedicated Kaspersky facilities to review the company's code, software updates, threat detection rules and other technical and business processes

Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.com), a global cybersecurity and digital privacy company, recently organised a visit of a delegation from the National Communications Authority of Ghana to the Kaspersky Transparency Center in Zurich, Switzerland. Transparency Centers are dedicated Kaspersky facilities to review the company's code, software updates, threat detection rules and other technical…

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Africa remains one of the regions most targeted by cybercrime in 2023

In Q3 2023, South Africa accounts for 28% of attacks on IoT devices that were detected by Kaspersky in the African region

As organisations continue to become more digitised, throughout 2023 Africa remains one of the world regions most targeted by cybercrime. At a recent press conference in Johannesburg, Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za) shared some insights and statistics related to the regional threat landscape in the third quarter of 2023 and made forecasts on…

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    • Left to right: Daas Omar, Senior Cybercrime Officer, AFRIPOL, and Genie Sugene Gan, Head of Government Affairs and Public Policy for Asia-Pacific, Japan, Middle East, Türkiye and Africa regions, Kaspersky
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Kaspersky opens its first Transparency Center in the African region

The new Transparency Center in Kigali is available for Kaspersky’s partners, customers, and regulators responsible for cybersecurity

As part of the Africa Cyber Defense Forum (ACDF), Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za) has today announced the opening of its first Transparency Center in the African region. The new center, located in Kigali, Rwanda, is opening as part of Kaspersky’s Global Transparency Initiative, established to highlight the reliability of the company's solutions…