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U.S. cyber espionage case shines spotlight on former Kaspersky employee accused of hacking

A cyber espionage case unfolding in the United States has drawn renewed attention to the intersection of the private cybersecurity industry and state intelligence services after court proceedings revealed that the defendant previously worked for Russian cybersecurity company Kaspersky. Denis Obrezko,......

Cyber Valley at GITEX Global 2025: Pioneering the future of cybersecurity

Dubai is set to host the global tech elite from October 13 to 17 as GITEX Global returns to the Dubai World Trade Centre. With its dynamic exhibition floors and numerous product launches, this year’s event promises to showcase cutting-edge advancements in technology and digitalization. At the heart......

Morocco launches Arabic cybersecurity platform to bolster digital safety

Bridging the language gap in cybersecurity BEAMTEL, a Moroccan company specializing in 5G security and critical infrastructure protection, has unveiled CyberPlatform, the country’s first cybersecurity awareness platform fully available in Arabic. Founded by Tibari Jlil, this initiative aims to......

Kaspersky expert warns of rising cyber risks for African businesses

Cyber risks escalate for African businesses amid skills shortage and rising threats As cybercrime becomes more sophisticated, African businesses are facing growing threats to their digital security. Tim de Groot, General Manager for Kaspersky in Northwest and Central Africa, warned during the Regional......

Critical alert: Malware threatens Android banking security in Morocco

Morocco’s General Directorate for Information Systems Security (DGSSI) has raised alarms over a sophisticated malware targeting Android smartphones. The malware, identified as “BTMOB RAT,” was first detected in February and is primarily designed to harvest sensitive information, including......

Critical WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Raises Security Concerns in Morocco

Moroccan authorities have issued a warning to WordPress users regarding a significant security vulnerability found in a widely used plugin. The General Directorate of Information Systems Security (DGSSI), under the National Defense Administration, alerted users through its cybersecurity monitoring center. The......

Morocco ranks among Africa's top targets for cyberattacks

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has revealed that Morocco is one of the most frequently targeted countries for digital attacks in Africa. This alarming finding was presented during GITEX Africa 2025, which recently concluded in Marrakech, highlighting a significant increase in threats across the continent. According......

Phishing alert: Sophisticated scam targets businesses through Facebook ads

Kaspersky experts have uncovered a new phishing scam targeting businesses advertising on Facebook. Cybercriminals are impersonating Meta for Business, the platform dedicated to enterprise users, and sending fraudulent emails claiming that the recipient’s page contains prohibited content. These......

Unmasking Cyber Threats: Morocco Endured 52 Million Attacks in 2023

In an alarming revelation, Trend Micro Incorporated, a global cybersecurity firm, disclosed in its latest report that Morocco faced 52 million cyber threats in 2023. Titled "Calibrating Expansion," the comprehensive annual report sheds light on the staggering scale of cyber threats both in......