In-person GISEC 2021 to spark industry collaboration against cybercrime spike. Dubai World Trade Centre will host GISEC from 31st May-2nd June.
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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 4628
Mimecast virtual webinar highlights importance of brand protection
CNME Editor Mark Forker moderated a virtual webinar that examined the measures and policies enterprises can implement to prevent their brand from becoming the victim of an impersonation cyberattack.
32% of users in UAE under threat from malware hiding in their devices
The danger within: 32% of users in United Arab Emirates under threat from malware hiding within their devices.
Blog: Combating cybercrime with AI-driven security strategies
By Derek Manky, Chief, Security Insights & Global Threat Alliances, FortiGuard Labs As technology evolves, so too does cybercrime. The …
A10 Networks publishes report on COVID-19 impact on communication service providers
A10 Networks has published an international research report revealing the challenges and priorities of communication service providers as they respond …
ThreatQuotient Closes $22.5 Million in Financing to Accelerate Innovation
ThreatQuotient Closes $22.5 Million in New Financing to Accelerate Innovation and Execution. Continued momentum in 2020 including record bookings, new customers and revenue growth garners attention of new investors.
Advanced threat actors engaged in cyberespionage up their game in new campaign
Kaspersky researchers uncovered an advanced cyberespionage campaign targeting entities in the government and military sector in Vietnam. The final payload is a remote administration tool that provides full control over the infected device. Further analysis suggested that this campaign was conducted by a group related to Cycldek, a Chinese-speaking threat group active since at least 2013.
Is Privacy Dead?
Privacy is a deceptively complex topic, it’s something that must be looked through social and technological lenses, which themselves change over time. It is true today that more data is being created, stored, indexed and analysed than ever before.
52% of ransomware victims pay the ransom, but only 15% see their data returned
Over half of ransomware victims pay the ransom in the UAE, but only 15% see their full data returned.
Targeted email attacks on the rise
According to Kaspersky researchers, another targeted threat to watch out for is corporate doxing, the process of gathering confidential information about an organisation and its employees without their agreement, to harm them or profit from it. Proliferation of publically available information, data leaks and advancement of technology are leading to a state in which tricking employees into giving out confidential information or even transferring funds is becoming easier than ever before.