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Kaspersky highlights key industries targeted by APT groups across the Middle East, Türkiye and Africa
The research shows a diverse threat landscape, with both established and emerging groups active across the region. For example, the Griffith group consistently targets the financial services industry across multiple countries, while SideWinder demonstrates a wide geographic scope and industry reach, mainly focusing on espionage. Additionally, Kaspersky experts have observed campaigns from the APT Evasive Panda and Cloud Atlas, both active in Türkiye.
Kaspersky has revealed that the Middle East, Türkiye and Africa are a focus for 25 Advanced Persistent Threat( APT) groups tracked since early 2024.
The findings show that these groups target financial services, critical infrastructure, defence and government entities, while also extending their reach into commercial and emerging industries.
Maher Yamout, Lead Security Researcher at Kaspersky
“ When we analyse APT activities in the region, what stands out is how quickly their methods adapt,” said Maher Yamout, Lead Security Researcher at Kaspersky.“ We’ re seeing attackers experiment with new exploits, expand into uncommon sectors and, in some cases, test the waters in countries that were previously less affected. It’ s a clear reminder that no industry or organisation is off the radar for advanced attackers.”
Kaspersky researchers noted that initial access by the majority of APTs targeting the region is often gained through socially engineered spear-phishing campaigns. Once inside, these threat actors prioritise stealth, frequently masquerading as legitimate services or routine scheduled tasks.
Nokia MEA Mobile Broadband Index 2025: Accelerating 5G investments in MEA fuels data demand and digital revolution
Nokia has released the Mobile Broadband Index Report 2025, which provides an in-depth analysis of the evolving mobile broadband ecosystem across the Middle East and Africa( MEA) region.
This year’ s report underscores the region’ s accelerating shift towards 5G connectivity, with projections indicating that by 2030, 5G will account for a significant share of mobile subscriptions and data traffic. The study highlights the transformative impact of 5G investments in driving Digital Transformation and supporting economic growth across MEA.
New research from Nokia reveals that by 2030, 82 % of connections will be on 4G / 5G networks, reflecting the shift towards data-centric usage and smartphones becoming more accessible. 5G is also an enabler for IoT, smart cities and enterprise solutions. Its adoption is rising due to strong operator investments and government-led Digital Transformation initiatives, positioning it as a key driver of future connectivity.
By 2030, in MEA, 5G subscriptions will reach 605 million, with 53 % of total data traffic expected to be driven by 5G. In the Gulf Cooperation Council( GCC), 91 % of subscriptions are expected to be on 5G, the highest in MEA.
5G Fixed Wireless Access( FWA) is experiencing rapid growth, with its market share projected to surge from 15 % in 2023 to 35 % by 2030, signalling a significant industry shift towards advanced fixed wireless solutions.
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