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Islamabad : Kaspersky GReAT has discovered an updated CoolClient backdoor, a type of malware that gives attackers remote access in intrusions targeting organizations and government entities in Myanmar, Mongolia, Pakistan, India and also Russia. Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has identified a new CoolClient variant linked to HoneyMyte APT, also known as Mustang…

Islamabad : According to latest Kaspersky survey titled “Cybersecurity in the workplace: Employee knowledge and behavior” which was arranged among employees from the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region including Pakistan18.5% of employees surveyed in the Pakistan confirmed that they made IT-related mistakes due to lack of cybersecurity knowledge – a figure that shows…

Islamabad : Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has discovered a previously undocumented malware set used by Mirage Kitten APT. Aviation organizations in Pakistan are also among the victims. The malicious tools were used in a targeted campaign aimed at maintaining long-term access to victim networks and stealing sensitive data. The company’s researchers have…

Islamabad: Kaspersky’s Global Research & Analysis Team (GReAT) reveals key cyber threat trends for the first half of 2026 at Cyber Security Weekend for the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa region (META). As the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve, cyberthreats are becoming increasingly diverse and sophisticated. The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), coupled with…

Islamabad : At the height of the tourist season, demand for communications and mobile internet services rises sharply. Kaspersky’s security experts have uncovered scams that target anyone purchasing mobile connections or SIM cards worldwide. Fraudsters create counterfeit websites that look like the portals of major regional and international telecom providers to trick users into revealing…

Islamabad : Kaspersky experts have uncovered a phishing campaign targeting manufacturing facilities in multiple countries across Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The attackers are sending English-language emails, allegedly from potential customers interested in respective products, attempting to extort corporate data. The campaign began in April 2026 and is still ongoing. The phishing scheme includes…

Islamabad : According to Kaspersky’s latest findings, AI is highly appreciated among travelers for saving time, finding personalized recommendations and budget-saving offers. However, data security risks awareness is also high, which security experts call a good sign. Kaspersky research revealed that the primary motivation for turning to AI in travel planning is to save time…

From January to April 2026, Kaspersky security solutions detected more than 33,300 attacks on small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), in which malicious or unwanted software for PCs were disguised as popular artificial intelligence (AI) services. This number has surged by almost five times when compared to the same period in 2025. A new Kaspersky report…

Islamabad: Kaspersky warns users to be careful with unofficial streaming and betting platforms to avoid losing money and personal data. The World Cup 2026 kicked off on June 11 and alongside it the number of scammers attempting to exploit fan excitement has also increased. According to Kaspersky, at least 336 unique domains mimicking official World…

Islamabad : New research by Kaspersky Digital Footprint (DFI) has discovered that more than one-third of infostealer infections start when users run files directly from temporary browser folders, showing that user behavior remains a key factor behind credential theft. Just 32% of infostealer attacks use process injection and living off the land techniques, typical of…