A recent investigation by Synology has found that several users were under a ransomware attack, where admins’ credentials were stolen by brute-force login attacks, and their data was encrypted as a result.
UAE-based du teams up with Cisco to launch digital visual IVR
Cisco and UAE-based telecom service provider ‘du’, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), have launched of a first-of-its-kind Visual IVR.
Password-stealing malware on the rise: Kaspersky Lab
The number of users targeted by password-stealing malware jumped from 600,000 in the first half of 2018 to over 940,000 during the same period in 2019, according to new research from Kaspersky.
UAE youth takes the lead in online safety
Fifteen children and youth, who are part of the ‘Cyber Safety Ambassadors’, an initiative by Sharjah’s Child Safety Department (CSD), participated in an interactive discussion to suggest innovative ideas and solutions for children’s online safety.
Noon to trial driverless delivery vehicles in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Noon has announced it has partnered with Chinese technology company Neolix to trial driverless delivery vehicles.
Abu Dhabi Global Market inks new deal to promote fintech innovations
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and OneConnect Financial Technology (OneConnect) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote and develop FinTech innovation, ecosystems, and market opportunities.
Knowledge gap halting UAE firms’ AI adoption: study
Almost half of businesses in the UAE are struggling with a knowledge gap when it comes to adopting artificial intelligence (AI), according to a survey of business leaders in the UAE.
Etisalat announces new offerings for Hajj and Umrah travellers
Etisalat has launched a new roaming pack for customers travelling to Saudi Arabia for Hajj and Umrah.
Emircom to shed light on the advantages of cloud orchestration
Cloud computing has been an integral part of enterprise IT systems for many years now.
Time and staffing among major roadblocks in security awareness programmes
Lack of time and staff rather than budget are the most common factors holding back security awareness programmes in companies, a recent SANS report highlighted.
OPPO invests $1.4 billion to boost its global innovation strategy
OPPO has recently revealed plans to spend $1.46 billion on research and development this year and has announced that it will establish a new R&D centre in China’s Chang’an Town, Dongguan, Guangdong Province.
Global mobile phone market to face worst decline in 2019: Gartner
Worldwide shipments of devices such as PCs, tablets and mobile phones will total 2.2 billion units in 2019, a decline of 3.3 percent year over year, according to Gartner.
du launches UAE’s first 5G-enabled WiFi router
UAE telco du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has announced the launch country’s first-ever 5G-ready WiFi router.
Fine Hygienic Holding to accelerate growth with Oracle Cloud
FMCG firm Fine Hygienic Holding (FHH) has selected Oracle Cloud Applications to enhance operational efficiency, drive innovation and deliver exceptional employee engagement.