BeyondTrust Introduces Cloud Privilege Broker to Secure Entitlements and Permissions Across Multi-cloud Environments.
Rise in cyberattacks during COVID-19 enhanced security skills in 90% of IT teams in UAE: Sophos survey
Sophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, has announced the findings of its global survey, “The IT Security Team: 2021 …
Nutanix and HPE Announce Partnership to Accelerate Hybrid Cloud and Multicloud Adoption
Nutanix and Hewlett Packard Enterprise Announce Expanded Partnership to Accelerate Hybrid Cloud and Multicloud Adoption with New Database as a Service Offering Delivered through HPE GreenLake.
Ransomware cartels using new tactics to extort money
Gangs of cyber criminals, organising themselves along the lines of drug cartels, are changing the ‘rules’ of ransomware attacks to keep ahead of the authorities’ efforts to thwart their activities. That’s the conclusion of a new report by leading cyber analytics expert CyberCube.
Cloud Box Technologies partners with Taeknizon to boost UAE digitalisation
Cloud Box Technologies and Taeknizon will assess, design and recommend digital transformation plans to organizations in the UAE.
Group-IB exposes fraud schemes globally and in the MEA
At least 16 countries in the MEA region, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, are being targeted by scammers who are harvesting user personal and payment data via a multistage scam that exploits at least 138 popular brands. Group-IB outlines the MEA countries and the various verticals which were targeted by the scams, alongside the impacts of the ongoing “scamdemic”.
Nutanix launches service provider program expanding delivery of hybrid & multicloud solutions
Nutanix, a leader in private, hybrid and multicloud computing, has announced the launch of the Nutanix Elevate Service Provider Program, …
Largest Global Cyber Security and Privacy Protection Transparency Centre by Huawei opens in China
Huawei Opens Its Largest Global Cyber Security and Privacy Protection Transparency Centre in China. Huawei advocates for industry-wide capability building, knowledge sharing, and tighter coalitions.
Ransomware on the Rise
Ransomware is on the rise again. A recent industry report found that ransomware attacks increased by 150% in the last year, while blockchain research firm Chainalysis saw a 311% increase, year on year, to the end of 2020 in the number of actual ransomware attacks. Ransomware is also a growing concern in the Middle East region, as attack frequency and sophistication rose significantly since last year.
Interview with Chris Kubic, Fidelis
Chris Kubic, Chief Information Security Officer, Fidelis Cybersecurity, talks with Anita Joseph, Reseller ME, about cybersecurity concerns, how companies can prioritise security spends and the future of cybersecurity.