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Kaspersky Detected a New Remote Access Trojan Targeting Financial Institutions Through Skype Messenger
August 20 2025
Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has uncovered GodRAT — a new Remote Access Trojan distributed via malicious screensaver files disguised as financial documents and delivered through Skype messenger until March 2025, subsequently transitioning to other channels. SMBs in UAE, Hong Kong, Jordan and Lebanon were targeted throughout this campaign.
14% Increase in Spyware Attacks on Businesses in Africa: Kaspersky Presents a Cyberthreat Report at GITEX Africa
April 11 2025
As part of the company’s participation at the GITEX Africa conference, taking place in Morocco on 14-16 April 2025, Kaspersky will address the dynamics for cyberthreats in the African region as per the latest anonymised data from the Kaspersky Security Network (KSN)[1]
3.6 Times Surge in Mobile Banking Malware and 83% Crypto Phishing Spike: New Financial Cyberthreats Report by Kaspersky
March 25 2025
In 2024, as digital financial transactions continued to expand worldwide, cybercriminals shifted their focus toward mobile devices and crypto assets. According to Kaspersky’s new Financial Cyberthreats report, the number of users encountering mobile banking Trojans rose by 3.6 times compared to 2023, while crypto‑related phishing detections climbed by 83.4%.
Banking Malware, a Stealer, and New Ransomware Strain: Kaspersky’s Crimeware Report
October 24 2023
Three malicious threats capable of stealing data and funds have been identified and analyzed in-depth […]
Kaspersky Reports on New Mobile Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) Campaign Targeting iOS Devices
June 2 2023
Kaspersky researchers have uncovered an ongoing mobile Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) campaign targeting iOS devices with […]
29% of Corporate Users in Kenya Experienced Financial Malware Attacks in the First Half of 2021
August 4 2021
Although Kaspersky’s (https://africa.Kaspersky.com) research shows that the overall number of financial malware attacks in Kenya […]
NITDA, Kaspersky and Others Addressed Cybersecurity in Africa
May 18 2021
With an aim to develop counter-intelligence to tackle the increasing number of cybercrimes in Africa, […]
Kaspersky Detected a New Remote Access Trojan Targeting Financial Institutions Through Skype Messenger
August 20 2025
Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has uncovered GodRAT — a new Remote Access Trojan distributed via malicious screensaver files disguised as financial documents and delivered through Skype messenger until March 2025, subsequently transitioning to other channels. SMBs in UAE, Hong Kong, Jordan and Lebanon were targeted throughout this campaign.
Banking Malware, a Stealer, and New Ransomware Strain: Kaspersky’s Crimeware Report
October 24 2023
Three malicious threats capable of stealing data and funds have been identified and analyzed in-depth […]
Kaspersky Reports on New Mobile Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) Campaign Targeting iOS Devices
June 2 2023
Kaspersky researchers have uncovered an ongoing mobile Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) campaign targeting iOS devices with […]
29% of Corporate Users in Kenya Experienced Financial Malware Attacks in the First Half of 2021
August 4 2021
Although Kaspersky’s (https://africa.Kaspersky.com) research shows that the overall number of financial malware attacks in Kenya […]
