March 14, 2024 at 01:05AM The UAE’s increasing adoption of IT and operational technology has expanded its attack surface, leading to nearly 155,000 vulnerable assets due to misconfigurations and insecure applications. CPX’s “State of the UAE Cybersecurity Report 2024” emphasizes the need for a unified approach to improve national infrastructure and cybersecurity, amidst growing threats … Read more
January 16, 2024 at 11:51AM The United Arab Emirates Cyber Security Council and Khalifa University have launched the Cybersecurity Academy in Abu Dhabi. The academy will provide training initiatives meeting the needs of UAE organizations, offering certification and training programs in technological, regulatory, and methodological processes in English and Arabic. Khalifa University has also partnered … Read more
January 12, 2024 at 03:31PM A recent study by Kaspersky reveals that 87% of UAE-based businesses have encountered cybersecurity incidents over the past two years, with 25% attributed to staff malice. Malicious insider threats are deemed particularly dangerous by experts, presenting a growing concern for businesses. Furthermore, many companies in the region lack adequate defense … Read more
December 21, 2023 at 10:24AM A malicious SMS campaign targeting citizens and visitors to the United Arab Emirates is run by the Smishing Triad Gang, impersonating official authorities to collect personal and credit card details. The campaign uses URL-shortening tools to disguise links and is believed to have access to private channels for obtaining information. … Read more