Kaspersky Lab experts are registering important changes in the operations of the infamous Gaza Cybergang, which is actively targeting multiple …
‘No more ransom’ celebrates its first year
About one year ago the No More Ransom initiative was launched by the Dutch National Police, Europol, McAfee and Kaspersky …
UAE employees conceal most IT security incidents: study
The study found that staff would rather put organisations at risk than report a problem because they fear punishment.
A10 Networks: GoldenEye sheds light on risks of network blind spots
A wave of ransomware swept across Europe at an incredibly rapid pace, grinding business to a halt at banks, airports, pharmaceutical companies, government offices, service providers, utilities and more, security researchers said.
The ‘Who’ and the ‘Why’ behind NotPetya
Late on 27 June, the New York Times reported that a number of Ukrainian banks and Ukrenergo, the Ukrainian state …
Petya a wiper, not ransomware, report says
The NotPetya ransomware that encrypted and locked thousands of computers across the globe yesterday and today is, in reality, a …
Petya epidemic originated in Ukraine
Tuesday’s massive ransomware outbreak was caused by a malicious software update for M.E.Doc, a popular accounting software used by Ukrainian …
UAE firms urged to secure IoT alongside traditional IT
The Internet of Things (IoT) continues to gain a strong footing in the GCC across different sectors ranging from manufacturing and transportation to energy, according to a recent report by Booz Allen Hamilton.
48% of UAE Internet users make personal info public online
People are exposing themselves to identity theft or financial attacks by sharing financial and payment details (53%), scans of their passports, driving licenses and other personal documents (71%) or passwords (44%).
Cybercrime costs to rise $6 trillion by 2021, says experts
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.
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 …
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.