Kaspersky has revealed the cyber-threat landscape that Egypt faced duringthe first three quarters of 2019.  The latest findings from Kaspersky Security Network (KSN) have revealed that cyber threats seen inEgypt have increased in the first three quarters of 2019, as compared to the same period last year.The increase noted across threat areas are quite significant, and underlines the need for constantprecaution   for   individuals   as   well   as   organisations.   Even   as   the   country   is   investing   in   raisingawareness about the importance of security awareness and infrastructure, the fact is that maliciousactors are proactive about finding new dishonest ways for gains, and it is a challenge for the averageuser to stay safe without expert protection. During   the   period   reviewed,   Kaspersky   experts   noticed   an   increase   in   banking   trojans,   with   astaggering increase of 78%. As mobile and Internet banking grows in popularity in Egypt, those with illintent are finding ways to cheat unsuspecting users. Banks and telecom operators continue to investin  security  measures  to   curb  the   risks   associated   with  cybercrime,   but   users   often  inadvertentlyexpose themselves to risk and fraud, unaware of the necessary security measures they need to takewhen conducting their transactions online. To reduce their chances of being impacted by banking trojans, users need to follow precautions suchas avoiding transactions over public Wi-Fi and unknown hotspots and checking that their bankingapplications are installed from trusted sources. Ransomware attacks noticed a 40% increase in the first three quarters of 2019, as compared to 2018.Organizations  and   online   users   should   always   be   on   their   guard  to   protect  against   ransomwareattacks, as these attacks are continuously evolving and nearly doubling every year. In these attacks,the intent is  to maliciously  access  and  encrypts a user’s computer or  files,  and  then demands aransom   for   their   release.   With   the   increase   in   new   ransomware   attacks,   conducting   employeeawareness  trainings within  organisations are absolutely   crucial.   Kaspersky  will   be   showcasing   itsAutomated Security Awareness Platform, which is an online tool that builds employee’s cybersecurityskill level and effectively boosts the security awareness of employees in organizations. Khaled Mohamed, Country Manager for Egypt at Kaspersky said, “As Egypt moves towards becomingmore   cyber-aware   and   digitally-driven,   we   can   be   certain   that   over   the   next   decade,   the   threatlandscape is only going to get more active and challenging to navigate. On a positive note, manyorganisations   are   leveraging   their   technology   capabilities   and   cultural   understanding   to   combatcyberattacks and their impact. Industry platforms such as Cairo ICT give Kaspersky the opportunity toengage with partners and customers and help them be more informed and equipped on potentialthreats that could affect their business operations.”Kaspersky experts will be at the company’s stand, Stand 3B3, Hall 3 at Cairo ICT to demonstrateproducts and solutions, and share their insights on developments across the security landscape inEgypt specifically, as well as the wider MENA region.