Middle East and Africa

Winsage
June 10, 2025
Microsoft addressed 66 vulnerabilities in a recent Patch Tuesday update, including a critical zero-day exploit, CVE-2025-33053, which has been exploited by the espionage group Stealth Falcon against a defense contractor in Turkey. Stealth Falcon has targeted high-profile government and defense entities in the Middle East and Africa since 2012. CISA has added CVE-2025-33053 to its catalog of known exploited vulnerabilities. The group employs innovative infection methods, including WebDAV and multi-stage loaders. Many organizations may be at risk due to inadequate security measures for WebDAV, with estimates suggesting up to 80% of organizations could be vulnerable. The update also includes another critical vulnerability, CVE-2025-47966, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information in Power Automate, as well as 17 vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft Office products, with three likely to be exploited.
Winsage
June 10, 2025
A cyberattack campaign by the advanced persistent threat group Stealth Falcon targeted a prominent Turkish defense company using a zero-day vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-33053. This vulnerability allowed attackers to manipulate the working directory of legitimate Windows tools to execute malware from their WebDAV servers. The attack was initiated through a spear-phishing email containing a malicious .url file that directed the system to a legitimate Internet Explorer utility, which was then exploited to execute malicious files. The attackers employed process hollowing to bypass traditional defenses. Stealth Falcon, also known as FruityArmor, has been conducting cyber espionage since at least 2012, targeting government and defense sectors in Turkey, Qatar, Egypt, and Yemen. The attack involved a multi-stage infection chain leading to the deployment of "Horus Agent," a custom implant designed for advanced reconnaissance and equipped with anti-analysis techniques. Researchers identified additional custom tools used by Stealth Falcon, including a DC Credential Dumper and a custom keylogger. The group utilizes repurposed legitimate domains to blend their infrastructure with legitimate traffic, complicating detection efforts.
Tech Optimizer
February 6, 2025
The global antivirus software market is projected to grow from approximately USD 4.5 billion in 2024 to around USD 9.2 billion by 2034, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 6.7% from 2025 to 2034. The market is analyzed by various criteria, including type (standalone, integrated, cloud-based), device (computers, tablets, smartphones, servers), operating system (Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Linux), and end user (individual, enterprise, government). Key players in the industry include Symantec Corporation, McAfee Inc., Kaspersky Lab, Trend Micro Inc., Avast Software s.r.o., Bitdefender, ESET, Sophos, F-Secure, Panda Security, Microsoft Corporation, NortonLifeLock Inc., Check Point Software Technologies, CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc., SentinelOne, Cylance Inc., Malwarebytes, Qihoo 360 Technology Co. Ltd., and AhnLab Inc. The report also provides regional analysis for North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and the Middle East and Africa.
Tech Optimizer
February 3, 2025
The Phone Antivirus Software Market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4% through 2033. Key growth drivers include technological innovations, shifts in consumer behavior, and evolving market demands. The market is segmented by type (Free to Use and Pay to Use) and application (Individual Users and Enterprise Users). It covers various regions, including the United States, Europe, China, Japan, India, Southeast Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa. Potential limitations to growth include regulatory challenges and economic fluctuations. Businesses are encouraged to identify growth opportunities, understand market dynamics, and implement data-driven strategies.
Tech Optimizer
December 10, 2024
HTF Market Intelligence has released a study on the Global Phone Antivirus Software Market, covering 143 pages and analyzing market trends from 2024 to 2032. The market is expected to grow from .7 billion in 2024 to a projected value by 2032, with a CAGR of 10.5%. It includes categories such as Mobile Antivirus, Malware Protection, Anti-theft, and Privacy Protection, and applications like Personal Devices, Mobile Security, Data Protection, and App Security. The report highlights North America as the dominating region and Asia-Pacific as the fastest-growing region. It aims to identify key manufacturers, analyze market share, examine growth factors, assess future trends, and investigate recent developments. A five forces analysis and a PESTLE analysis are included to evaluate market conditions. The report's structure includes sections on market overview, pricing analysis, segmentation, competitive analysis, and research methodology.
Tech Optimizer
September 24, 2024
A new business group called DuPAT has been established in the UAE under the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry to support the paper and tissue industry. It aims to enhance the visibility of 'Made in UAE' products and promote sustainable practices in line with the UAE's Net Zero by 2050 goal. The tissue and hygiene paper market in the UAE is valued at approximately 5 million, with the kraft paper segment also significant. DuPAT will ensure compliance with GCC standards for tissue and paper products to protect consumer rights and foster fair competition. The paper and pulp industry in the Middle East and Africa is projected to exceed billion in the next six to seven years, with increasing consumer awareness driving growth in the tissue sector. The UAE's tissue and hygiene paper market is expected to grow by 1.94% from 2024 to 2029.
AppWizard
September 19, 2024
Pixalate has released its August 2024 Global Top Grossing Mobile Apps Report, analyzing the top-grossing mobile applications in open programmatic advertising revenue across regions including North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Latin America. The report is based on an examination of over 30 billion open programmatic impressions from more than 230,000 mobile apps, including those delisted from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Key findings include significant trends in revenue streams in APAC, performance metrics of key players in EMEA, growth patterns in LATAM, and the dominance of certain applications in North America. The full report is available for download. Pixalate, founded in 2012, specializes in privacy compliance, ad fraud prevention, and digital ad supply chain data intelligence, serving various stakeholders in the digital media industry.
AppWizard
June 20, 2024
The global game development software market is expected to grow by USD 62.8 million by 2028, with a projected CAGR of approximately 5.42%. The surge in demand for PC games and gaming consoles, as well as the rising popularity of AR/VR games, are key drivers for market growth. The availability of open-source game development software presents a challenge for the market. Key players in the market include Adobe Inc., Amazon.com Inc., and Microsoft Corp. The integration of AR/VR technology in gaming and the use of tools like Unity and Unreal Engine are fueling market growth.
AppWizard
May 9, 2024
- Android kiosk software market is evolving, with a study providing insights up to 2030. - Key players in the market include KioWare, Miradore Ltd., and ManageEngine. - Android kiosk software streamlines operations of kiosks for public use. - Market trends include integration of self-service and POS systems. - Market drivers include increased usage of Android devices and consumer-facing technologies. - Market opportunities include heightened demand in healthcare sector and expanding adoption in developing nations. - The report segments the market into various categories and provides a detailed analysis by region. - The report aims to forecast market size, understand segment shares, and provide insights into global market development. - Interested parties can browse the full report for a complete summary and table of content.
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