UAE to Chair World Bank’s Cloud Computing Working Group

December 15, 2023 at 11:19AM The UAE has been appointed as the chair of the World Bank’s Cloud Computing Working Group, acknowledging its cybersecurity support for entities moving to cloud systems. Despite the projected growth of the Middle East public cloud market, cybersecurity threats remain a concern. Dr. Bushra AlBlooshi highlights the UAE’s leading role … Read more

Feds collar suspected sanctions-busting Russian smugglers of US tech

November 1, 2023 at 03:12PM Three Russian nationals have been arrested in New York for smuggling electronics components to sanctioned entities in Russia, some of which were later found on battlefields in Ukraine. The trio sent over 300 shipments valued at over $10 million through front companies, directing them to various countries before rerouting them … Read more

UAE Cyber Council Warns of Google Chrome Vulnerability

October 30, 2023 at 02:49PM The UAE Cybersecurity Council warns of a high-risk vulnerability in Google Chrome that allows remote code execution. They recommend updating to the latest version to protect against potential threats. The council’s warning follows similar actions by the Qatar National Cyber Security Agency and other countries addressing vulnerabilities in Adobe and … Read more