John McAfee, the creator of the popular antivirus computer software, has settled a lawsuit against Intel over his right to use his name on other projects.
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Hybrid warfare has altered the security landscape: cybersecurity experts
The blurring of lines between the different modes of warfare and weaponisation of non-military means undermine the foundation of the state is one of the most significant security challenges today, experts said.0 6788
US lifts laptop restriction for Emirates flights
Emirates airline has reportedly said the cabin ban on laptops no longer applies on its flights to the United States.
IT SEC set to host cybersecurity awareness workshop
IT SEC, an information security consultancy and training firm, has announced that it will be hosting the IT SEC Academy Cybersecurity Awareness Seminar on 3rd August 2017.
Russia behind ransomware attack: Ukraine security service
Ukraine has reportedly said that it found proof that Russian security services were involved in the cyber-attack that targeted businesses around the world earlier this week.
Gemalto launches new platform to tackle online banking fraud
Gemalto has announced the launch of Gemalto Assurance Hub, a new approach to fraud prevention for online banking.
FireEye: Petya is spreading via EternalBlue exploit
According to reports, this variant of the Petya ransomware may be spreading via the EternalBlue exploit used in the WannaCry attack from last month.
Apple strengthens security partnership with Cisco
Apple has announced a collaboration with Cisco Systems to help businesses that primarily use products from both companies get a discount on cybersecurity insurance premiums.
TRA: UAE unaffected by Petya virus
The TRA Computer Emergency Response Team (aeCERT) announced that there hasn’t been any reported cases of breach by this virus in the UAE.
Dubai Municipality CISO: Patching imperative to beat Petya
Dubai Municipality’s chief information security officer Ahmad Al Emadi has highlighted the importance of patching systems wherever possible following the …
Kaspersky Lab: Ransomware not a variant of Petya
Kaspersky Lab has revealed that the new wave of ransomware attacks targeting organisations across the world is “not a variant of Petya ransomware, but a new ransomware that has not been seen before,” which has been named ‘ExPetr.’