Mastercard research says top five cyber threats to UAE SMEs are malware, digital skimming, hacking, phishing and ransomware
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Cyberattacks expected to surge during Ramadan in UAE as online shopping peaks: Report
Qrator Labs said it detected over 200 powerful attacks exceeding 1 Gbps in the first quarter of 2024, when Ramadan takes place
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UAE cyber threats: Over 223,000 assets still potentially exposed, report finds
The report found that the government, finance, and energy sectors are the most targeted by cyber threat actors
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TCS study shows GenAI, Cloud Security, and ‘Zero Trust’ as key priorities
Experts identify seven focus areas that will influence cybersecurity in 2025 as new technologies give rise to new and complex threats
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Trump-fueled bitcoin rally sparks dual threat: Cyber extortion, LLM attacks loom, experts say
Another trend industry experts and insiders are anticipating in 2025 is the spread of the generative AI-based ‘deepfakes’ into the business sector in a big way
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Middle East cyberattacks triple amid escalation of geopolitical conflicts: Report
The study shows that cyberattacks in the Middle East doubled in Q4 2023 and tripled in Q1 2024 compared to the previous year
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Analysis: Hezbollah pager explosions signal shift to ‘unrestricted, asymmetric warfare’ – experts
Lebanon-Israel tensions enter a “new era” after Tuesday’s deadly Hezbollah pager explosions killed 9 and injured thousands
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Researchers warn of sophisticated ‘Voldemort’ malware targeting multiple industries: Report
The campaign impersonated tax authorities from various countries, including the UK’s HM Revenue & Customs, to distribute the malware
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Chinese hackers breach Indian, US internet companies: Report
The bug carries a “high” severity rating, according to the US National Vulnerability Database
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Relm taps web3 cybersecurity firm CyVers for implementing security measures
The CyVers platform addresses complex security challenges such as scams, fraud, and compliance threats unique to Web3
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UAE cyberattacks surge during Ramadan: Report
Searches for cyber defense solutions doubled during Ramadan, indicating heightened concern among businesses
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‘No one is safe’ as global cyberattacks increase, says Kaspersky boss
Kaspersky’s Amin Hasbini discusses widespread ransomware and phishing attacks seen across the world including in UAE and Saudi Arabia, and the need for organisations to avoid cyber threats
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UAE e-commerce sector to see over 45% ‘surge of malicious bots, cyberattacks’ during Black Friday: Report
During the sales period, Qrator Labs observed an average increase of 45 percent in bot activity on e-commerce websites, with the UAE experiencing a particularly pronounced surge
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UAE Black Friday 2023: Sinister cybercriminals target shoppers, consumers need to be vigiliant, experts warn
Black Friday sales in the UAE will go live on November 24, 2023
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Fake it till you make it: Why and how cybercriminals fabricate data leaks
Yuliya Novikova, Head of Digital Footprint Intelligence at Kaspersky, sheds light on the nature of fake leaks and provides advice on how businesses can effectively mitigate the associated risks
Abu Dhabi
Eid Al Adha scams, cyberattacks on the way, UAE experts warn
Don’t let your guard down, UAE cybersecurity experts warn ahead of high scam season during Eid Al Adha holidays
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UAE organizations increasingly adopting a Zero Trust approach to defend against sophisticated cyber attacks
An increasingly hybrid workforce has opened up organizations in the region to a growing volume of sophisticated cyberattacks that necessitate a Zero-Trust approach to security which assumes that all activity is an attempted breach