Cyber-attacks are inevitable and companies have no option but to prepare themselves to respond to the attacks appropriately, an international cybersecurity expert has said.
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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 6925
Emirates begins investigation into online phishing scam
The airline said that it is aware of phishing attempts luring unsuspecting users to click on fraudulent items such as a survey, to potentially gain access to users’ smartphones and computers.
Linguistic analysis shows WannaCry’s possible links to China
A recent report stated that an analysis by research firm Flashpoint suggests Chinese-speaking criminals may have been behind the WannaCry ransomware.
Check Point’s Narayanan on enforcing network security
Security Advisor Middle East caught up with Ram Narayanan, channel manager, Check Point, during the previously held Gulf Information Security Expo and Conference (GISEC) 2017, where he discussed the importance of network security and user awareness.
US considers laptop ban on all international flights
The US government is considering banning laptops from the passenger cabins on all international flights to and from the country, according to homeland security secretary John Kelly.
Commvault urges businesses prepare for GDPR compliance
Businesses need to urgently prepare for the arrival of EU GDPR compliance regulations, or risk being among the first to be penalised when the regulations take effect in 12 months’ time, according to Commvault.
British Airways: Global IT failure suspends flights
British Airways’ computer systems have crashed across the world causing major delays that left passengers stranded in airports.
Qatar launches investigation on QNA hacking
Qatar has begun an inquiry into a security breach by hackers who posted fabricated remarks on its national news agency’s platforms by its ruler.
Attivo: ME firms should adopt new tech to fight ransomware
Attivo Networks has urged not only healthcare, but all industries to take immediate steps in the wake of the recent global ransomware attacks.
Qatar news agency hacked by ‘unknown entity’
Qatar said today that its official state news agency, QNA, was hacked and subsequently carried a “false statement” on sensitive regional topics attributed to the country’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani.