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Why cyber-resilience is key as UAE crypto exchanges navigate a high-stakes market

Why cyber-resilience is key as UAE crypto exchanges navigate a high-stakes market

To stay ahead of digital threats, crypto exchanges must outmatch the ingenuity of attackers — because the industry’s survival depends on it

‘Worst hack in history’: Dubai crypto exchange Bybit suffers $1.5bn ether heist

An attacker allegedely gained control of an ether cold wallet and transferred around $1.5bn worth of holdings to an unidentified address

Malik Alyousef, Co Founder and COO, Mozn on how the company is supporting fraud prevention in Saudi Arabia

How Mozn is supporting fraud prevention in Saudi Arabia

Malik Alyousef, co-founder and COO of Mozn, shares how its AI-driven solutions are supporting industries such as banking, fintech, and e-commerce

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When love hurts: Romance scams – now AI powered – are on the rise

Scammers deploy various tactics, from impersonating service members using stolen photos to orchestrating fake “sugar mummy and daddy” schemes

Insights: The practical and ethical challenges of AI in security

Insights: The practical and ethical challenges of AI in security

Responsible AI in security is not just about maximising technological potential; it’s about safeguarding the rights and trust of the public

Maher Jadallah, Vice President, Middle East North Africa, Tenable on data privacy

Insights: You can’t have ‘data’ privacy without security

This Data Privacy Day, every organisation must take action to protect the data it relies upon to function and that it’s trusted to protect, wherever it resides

Cyberhealth: How to protect your company's systems in 2025

Cyberhealth: How to protect your company’s systems in 2025

Failure to maintain proper cyber hygiene can lead to compromised sensitive data, operational disruptions, and significant financial losses

Dr. Aleksandar Valjarevic, Chief Business Officer, Help AG, Help AG's CBO shares insights into the state of UAE's cybersecurity sector in 2024

Help AG’s CBO shares insights into the state of UAE’s cybersecurity sector in 2024

Help AG’s Dr Aleksandar Valjarevic looks back at the state of the cybersecurity sector in the UAE in 2024, delving into market projections and the innovations driving the sector

Insights: Addressing the human factor in cybersecurity by Dr Waël Kanoun

Insights: Addressing the human factor in cybersecurity

Customers and partners are more likely to trust businesses that prioritise security training, confident in the knowledge that their data is in safe hands

Mohamad Hashem on how Kaspersky is fortifying Saudi’s digital space

How Kaspersky is fortifying Saudi Arabia’s digital space

Mohamad Hashem, general manager of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain at Kaspersky, says the company is committed to bolstering the kingdom’s defences against sophisticated cyber threats

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Insights: Why the UAE is a premier hub for cybersecurity startups

With a burgeoning market, supportive government initiatives, and a robust digital landscape, the UAE is positioned to drive innovation in the cybersecurity sector

How Proofpoint is fostering cyber resilience

Proofpoint’s Haifa Ketiti on AI-driven cybersecurity solutions

The senior systems engineer emphasises that human error is the primary cyber risk, while advocating for a human-centric approach to security

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Banking malware alert: Kaspersky warns over ‘Grandoreiro Trojan’

The malware, active since 2016, remains one of the most widespread threats to financial institutions worldwide, says Kaspersky

Tackling the surge in fraud during UAE’s peak shopping season

Tackling the surge in fraud during UAE’s peak shopping seasons

We look at measures that businesses can take to mitigate three common types of fraud that become more prevalent during peak shopping periods

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GITEX GLOBAL 2024: Two mega venues, one massive tech event

The world’s largest technology exhibition, GITEX GLOBAL, returns for its 44th edition, bringing together tech innovators, start-ups, and investors from across the globe

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Are internet outages a wake-up call for B2B eCommerce platforms?

The recent internet outage must be considered as catalyst for transformation in the B2B eCommerce industry, rather than a setback

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6 essential tips for more secure online transactions

These tips from cybersecurity experts at Kaspersky will help you navigate the digital landscape securely

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EQT to acquire majority stake in cybersecurity firm Acronis

The completion of this transaction is pending customary regulatory approvals and is anticipated to take place in Q1-Q2 2025

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Microsoft’s latest outage caused by ‘DDoS attack’

Microsoft revealed that a distributed-denial-of-service cyberattack triggered the Azure cloud application outage in the US

Moody’s upgrades Turkey’s ratings to B1 on tight monetary policy

Turkey announces $30bn incentives package for high tech areas

President Erdogan said that Ankara would unveil an incentive packages for high tech areas totalling $30bn

CrowdStrike outage sparks investor, customer rethink

CrowdStrike chaos could prompt rethink among investors, customers

The company’s stock fell more than 11 per cent on Friday after an outage disrupted operations across multiple industries

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World’s ‘biggest IT fail’ in numbers: Billions lost, millions of devices impacted, thousands of flights hit

The outage affected major companies including Amazon, Delta Airlines, Bank of America, and Visa among others

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MWC Shanghai 2024: Showcasing cybersecurity standards, best practices

Huawei and other key industry stakeholders participated in a roundtable moderated by the GSMA at MWC Shanghai to discuss industry policies around security, successful practices, and valuable insights on key industry trends

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Trend Micro, NVIDIA to enhance security of region’s AI-enabled data centres

The collaboration integrates NVIDIA NIM and NVIDIA Morpheus with Trend Vision One – Sovereign and Private Cloud solutions to boost rapid threat mitigation capabilities

DDoS cyberattacks

DDos attacks up 183% in MENA amid geopolitical tensions: StormWall

As the geopolitical situation continues to evolve in the MENA region, the frequency and intensity of DDoS attacks by hacktivists as well as malicious actors, are expected to persist

Help AG CTO Nicolai Solling shares the impact of cyber threats in the GCC and findings of the 2024 state of the market report

Help AG CTO Nicolai Solling shares the impact of cyber threats in the GCC

The CTO shares the findings of Help AG’s State of the Market Report, which delivered key insights into cybersecurity threats, trends and emerging technologies over the past year

Addressing cyber chaos: GenAI's role in advanced threat defence

Addressing cyber chaos: GenAI’s role in advanced threat defence

Striking the right balance between technological adoption and human intelligence is essential to ensure the complete security of any organisation

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Fortinet innovates in cybersecurity even as earnings miss Wall Street forecast

Fortinet talks SASE, ransomware and subscription-based solutions as the global cybersecurity landscape evolves at a rapid pace

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Cyber incidents pose key threat for travel, hospitality sectors, shows survey

The findings of the Allianz Risk Barometer are based on insights from 3,000 risk management professionals and leaders

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Data stealers: What you should know about malware variants, protecting yourself

Between 2021 and 2023, the share of infections caused by new data stealers surged from 4 to 28 per cent, revealed Kaspersky