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Security Advisor ME October 2016
F5 Networks on modernising security for the new era of IT
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 27144SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
BEC scams ease in volume, but gift cards dominate cash-out methods: Fortra report
0 10Fortra’s December 2025 BEC Global Insights Report shows a dip in attack volume, continued dominance of gift card fraud, and …
“Intersec is a key platform for leading conversations on building smarter cities.” – Firas Jadalla, Genetec
0 16Genetec, one of the global leaders in enterprise physical security software, will demonstrate the latest innovations in unified physical security …
UAE’s eInvoicing push is about more than just invoices, says Nishe Consulting MD
0 30Beyond compliance, standardised digital invoicing promises automation, richer data, and a step-change in decision-making across government and industry. The UAE …
MuddyWater shifts to Rust-based malware in targeted ME cyber-espionage campaign
0 32New CloudSEK research reveals how the APT group has evolved its tooling with a stealthy Rust implant to strengthen persistence, …
CommScope launches new device security solution for Texas Instruments platforms
0 43CommScope PRiSM, with hardware-backed signing and automated workflows, reduces development effort and accelerates compliance with the EU Cyber Resilience Act.
SoftBank invests in AI low-power mode for base stations
0 44As part of its overall net zero goal, SoftBank said it aims to source all of the electricity used in its business activities from renewable energy sources by fiscal 2030.
Anthropic to provide AI models to Allianz insurance
0 41They also aim to co-develop AI systems to log every decision, rationale and data source to ensure full traceability and compliance with regulations.
Meta looks to nuclear power for AI data centres
0 42The projects are expected to create thousands of construction jobs and hundreds of long-term operational roles, according to Meta.
Malaysia and Indonesia ban access to Grok
0 51The ban on the chatbot in the two countries comes only days after xAI, which owns Grok, moved to limit image editing to paying customers following a backlash over users being able to generate sexual content.
Aafaq Islamic Finance advances Agentic Automation with Finesse
0 43Finesse partnered with Aafaq Islamic Finance to design and deploy an RPA framework that automated several mission-critical processes.
Lead with facts in age of AI misinformation, say International SOS officials
0 51In 2025, an estimated 181 zettabytes of online content were generated every day. Some estimates suggest that by the end …
PointGuard AI names Dev Mehta marketing director, plans to drive AI security demand
0 100Dubai — PointGuard AI, a leader in AI and Agentic Security, today announced the appointment of Dev Mehta as Director …
Kaspersky’s top tips to stay safe online during sales periods
0 106However, the survey found that more than half the participants in the UAE (51%) use dedicated security software to block phishing attempts and protect payment transactions.
Samsung to supply Qualcomm with AP chips
0 127Samsung’s foundry business, after struggling in 2024 with technical issues and low yields, turned its operations around and lined up major contracts in 2025.
Hisense agrees to licensing deal with Nokia
0 124Nokia stated the agreement is its first with Hisense and would involve the device maker paying royalties.
Anthropic AI looks to raise $10 billion in funding
0 148It noted Anthropic is planning to go public this year and expects to break even for the first time in 2028.
ChatGPT to receive new health tab
0 142The service will be made available to all users on web and iOS in the coming weeks. Medical record integration will only be available in the U.S.
Meta’s acquisition of AI start-up Manus comes under review
0 153The probe is in its early stages and may not progress to a formal investigation. However, sources added the potential need for a licence could help China’s government influence or block the transaction.
Multinational companies commend private 5G deployments
0 141Benefits include more precise asset monitoring, improved operational efficiency and enhanced safety in challenging conditions.
U.S. looks to license Nvidia H200 chips to China
0 154Financial Times previously reported access to the chips were likely to be limited by authorities in Beijing as officials sought to pressure companies into using domestic alternatives.
Memory component price increase to continue in 2026
0 189DRAM and NAND prices are then expected to continue to increase in Q2, by 20 per cent.
e& enterprise drives secure sovereign cloud and AI adoption in UAE
0 279Mouteih Chaghlil, Chief Cloud Officer at e& enterprise, explains how the UAE Sovereign Launchpad—powered by AWS—is enabling secure, on-country cloud …
Boston Dynamics Atlas robot draws business interest
0 326Atlas offers 56-degrees of freedom, features fully rotational joints and provides a reach of 2.3m. Operating temperatures span -20deg C to 40deg C.
Grok AI faces controversy over indecent image generation
0 322Regulators in the UK, European Commission, India, France and Malaysia have also raised concerns over the content.
Qualcomm focuses on offerings for vehicles, robots and IoT
0 293Qualcomm noted its kit was being used by an increasing number of players in the automotive industry, with a range of new collaborations announced at CES.
Meta delays global launch of AI glasses
0 293The Meta Ray-Ban Display model launched in its home market during September 2025. At the time, the company expected to release the device in the UK, Canada, France and Italy early this year.
Cisco unveils strategies for securing AI applications amidst rapid adoption in the region
0 229As AI adoption scales across the Middle East, including government, financial services, energy, and critical infrastructure, CISOs and IT leaders are under pressure to secure AI applications across the full lifecycle, from the data they rely on to the models they deploy.
CYBERWISE’s vision for the region: Staying ahead of threats through clarity and commitment
0 223This long-term commitment will be reinforced by the planned opening of CYBERWISE’s local company in Saudi Arabia in early 2026, underscoring the company’s dedication to the Kingdom and the wider region.
Kaspersky identifies security threats posed by AI for the entertainment industry in 2026
0 276Kaspersky researchers highlighted five critical threats emerging as AI integrates deeper into entertainment workflows and consumer experiences.