InfoWatch Group president urged global leaders and private sector heavyweights must work together to create international regulations which protect the future of smart cities.
GISEC 2017 opens today
The ‘Wannacry’ ransomware attack will be a hot topic on the main conference floor and in the corridors of the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) when the 4th Gulf Information Security Exhibition and Conference (GISEC) opens its doors today.
WannaCry might have a link to North Korea
As security researchers investigate last Friday’s massive attack from the WannaCry ransomware, they’ve noticed clues that may link it with a North …
Microsoft patch for old Windows PCs to thwart WannaCry
Users of old Windows systems can now download a patch to protect them from this week’s massive ransomware attack. In …
Ransomware attacks reported around the world
A massive ransomware campaign appears to have infected a number of organisations around the world, BBC has reported. Computers in …
Significant drop in Necurs botnet mailings
According to Kaspersky Lab’s “Spam and phishing in Q1 2017” report, the world’s largest spam botnet, Necurs, demonstrated a relative …
GISEC 2017 to showcase latest security technologies
As companies and individuals across the globe increasingly feel the pressure to protect crucial information online, cybersecurity firms at the …
Ingram Micro to present cybersecurity services at GISEC
Aptec, an Ingram Micro company, has announced its inaugural participation at the upcoming 2017 Gulf Information Security Expo and Conference …
Cybersecurity confidence rise among UAE users
The Index for the second half of 2016 demonstrated a positive trend: the number of people who are concerned about their security, and are ready to protect themselves against cyber threats, is constantly growing.
Financial firms suffer million dollar losses per cyberattack
The costs associated with cyberattacks on the financial sector are rising as organizations face increasingly sophisticated threats. New research by Kaspersky …
Ransomware: Pay it or fight it?
How to survive a ransomware attack unscathed
SCOPE Middle East joins HID Advantage Partner Program
SCOPE Middle East has announced that it is now a member of the HID Advantage Partner Program, a loyalty-based programme which advances a partner’s relationship with HID Global.
Best practices to prevent DDoS attacks
DDoS attacks are vastly bigger now. Here is what you need to do to protect yourself and your network.
Ferrostaal Group launches ME cybersecurity practice
Services to include risk analysis, penetration testing, information security strategy, security architecture and design, infrastructure deployment and integration, and training
Digital organisations admit difficulties in detecting online fraud
Banks and payment organisations are finding it difficult to manage online fraud in today’s connected and complex technological landscape, according to a survey by Kaspersky Lab in collaboration with B2B International.
Ingram Micro launches Cyber Security Business unit
Ingram Micro has announced the appointment of Marc Kassis as Cyber Security Director. With this appointment the company has launched its Cyber Security business practice for the META region.
UAE industrial sector falls victim to cyber attack
Kaspersky Lab has discovered a new wave of targeted attacks against the industrial and engineering sectors in multiple countries around the world, including the UAE.
Carbon Black buys Confer for next-gen anti-virus
Carbon Black has announced that it acquired Confer to boost its protection for network endpoints using a behavioural form of antivirus combined with cloud analysis of threats rather than traditional signature-based software.
Device advice
Mobile is the new endpoint in IT. Getting the job done using mobile devices as you move around has brought in its wake many benefits and improved productivity to organisations in the Middle East. Here is how to protect mobile devices and data.
Under siege
There has been a dramatic increase in cyberattacks on critical infrastructure but regional organisations remain unprepared.