• Comprehensive data protection strategies are crucial

    A solid Data Protection and Ransomware Recovery strategy includes several components, such as Data Identification and Flow Management, Data Risk Management, Cybersecurity Management, and real-time Monitoring and Review. Thus, a comprehensive strategy ensures that you’re protected, and resilient in the event of a ransomware attack, he adds.

  • Operation Triangulation: Your iOS device might be at risk

    Dubai, UAE - A highly sophisticated malware, known as Operation Triangulation, has recently been unveiled, revealing the covert surveillance capabilities it granted to attackers. This cyberattack specifically targeted iOS devices through iMessage, employing a spyware implant named TriangleDB.  Operation Triangulation operates discreetly, leaving no trace of its activities on the...

  • Growing cyber threat demands a united response

    A 2021 report by McAfee estimates the monetary loss from cybercrime globally to be approximately $945 billion. When you add to this the global cost of cybersecurity products, the world is facing an annual loss in excess of $1 trillion, he adds.

  • Israel PM vows action as police Pegasus spying scandal widens

    The latest bombshell from business daily Calcalist alleged that Pegasus was used against a son of former premier Benjamin Netanyahu and his advisors, as well as activists, senior government officials, businessmen and others.

  • GCC at risk from cyber criminals in 2022

    Companies are hemorrhaging millions of dollars to ongoing ransomware raids, with threat actors further weaponizing the attacks.

  • The most vulnerable Linux distros

    Now, security solutions provider Trend Micro has said that detected millions of “security events” in Linux distributions — both in PC and server versions — in recent years.

  • UAE firms face multiple cyber attacks in a day

    Cyber criminals have targeted an organization in UAE 295 times per week on an average in the last six months. Banking and finance sector bears the brunt.

  • One out of every three cyberattacks in Bahrain hit corporates

    About 36.8% of the 523 attacks were aimed at corporate entities and their employees during the first half, Russian-origin cybersecurity firm Kaspersky  has pointed out in its latest study.

  • Israeli spyware taps 50,000 phone numbers worldwide

    An Israeli firm accused of supplying spyware to governments has been linked to a list of tens of thousands of smartphone numbers from around the world.

  • Microsoft says Israeli firm sold tool to Arab countries to hack Windows

    Microsoft has announced it has identified an Israeli cybersecurity company that sold malware Arab countries, among others, to hack Windows

  • SecuLetter webinar to introduce Korea’s cyber-security tech in Mideast

    SecuLetter, a company specializing in detecting and blocking malicious code, will highlight various strategies SecuLetter's Middle East Partner, Best IT System and 3 other companies will participate South Korean cybersecurity and malware analysis expert SecuLetter will hold the 2021 K-Security Webinar in Saudi Arabia in association with its Middle East...