Security researchers warn of sophisticated scams targeting UAE and Saudi consumers as Apple’s latest release fuels a wave of fraud
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Australia’s Qantas says cyberattackers with data on 6 million customers have made contact
The Australian national airline did not reveal if there was a ransom demand; Australian Federal Police looking into the matter
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UAE companies pay $1.33mn median ransom as cybersecurity threats rise
UAE organisations demonstrated swift recovery capabilities, the report said
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Mastercard launches first Middle East Cyber Resilience Centre in Saudi Arabia
Riyad Bank is the first partner in Mastercard’s new Saudi-based Cyber Resilience Center, aiming to boost cybersecurity training, risk assessments, and global standards adoption
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UAE announces drone cybersecurity guidelines
UAE Cybersecurity Council develops guidelines for drone usage in the country
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UAE and New Jersey gaming regulators sign Memorandum of Understanding
UAE’s GCGRA and NJ’s DGE partnership to focus on cybersecurity, consumer protection, and other areas of regulatory collaboration
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47% SMEs in the UAE faced cyberattacks, leading to bankruptcies, closures
Mastercard research says top five cyber threats to UAE SMEs are malware, digital skimming, hacking, phishing and ransomware
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UAE thwarts 634 cyberattacks
UAE Cybersecurity Council blocks 634 attacks on government and private entities
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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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UAE set to launch cybersecurity strategy following $2bn investments
UAE National Cybersecurity Strategy will be launched this week
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UAE Cabinet launches cybersecurity strategy, review Dubai to Abu Dhabi train project, establish logistics council introduce innovation month
The UAE Cabinet reviewed and launched major projects at weekly meeting
