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Staying fast and secure while gaming with Kaspersky

With Comic Con Middle East happening in Abu Dhabi, Kaspersky reminds us of cyberthreats associated with gaming. While the gaming world may initially appear friendly and welcoming, it is not without it...

33% of children play games not suitable for their age

According to a recent survey conducted by Kaspersky in collaboration with the UAE Cyber Security Council, more than a third of parents surveyed (33%) across the UAE believe that their children play in...

30% more young gamers targeted by cybercriminals

The number of unique users targeted by cybercriminals using popular children’s games as a lure surged by 30% in the first six months of 2024 compared to H2 2023, according to Kaspersky experts. Resear...

Gaming addiction and shopping therapy

The global video games market is poised to grow impressively in the upcoming years, with expectations of a robust annual growth rate of 9.3% between 2023 and 2028. This projected expansion underscores...

Kaspersky reports growth in gamer cyberattacks

According to a comprehensive investigation by Kaspersky, the period spanning from July 2022 to July 2023 discovered the growing vulnerability of the gaming user base. Cybercriminals exploited this vas...

Amjad “AngryBird” Alshalabi becomes the first-ever Street Fighter 6 Evo champion

NASR Esports today announced that its very own Amjad “AngryBird” Alshalabi has made history by becoming the first-ever Street Fighter 6 Evo champion. AngryBird treated fans to amazing performances thr...

Kaspersky and NASR Esports to elevate cybersecurity literacy among gamers

Kaspersky and UAE-based NASR Esports extended their strategic collaboration to elevate cybersecurity literacy among gamers. This ongoing collaboration is part of Kaspersky’s global “Fearless Gaming” i...

Cybercriminals exploit new Harry Potter game amid the release

“Hogwarts Legacy”, the highly anticipated Harry Potter game will be released on the 10th of February. The game – set in the legendary wizarding world – has millions of fans worldwide, and ...

Top gaming influencers ready to spend top dollar on raising performance

A new global survey, conducted by Kaspersky, shows top gaming influencers feel ready to spend the most on performance optimization, with 41% investing a very high amount’ to pursue this. Top opinion l...