According to new research from Kaspersky Lab, safeguarding data is continuing to present new challenges for businesses, with the most expensive cybersecurity incidents over the last 12 months related to data protection.
What the future holds for cryptocurrency regulation
One place in the world that does not lack enthusiasm for cryptocurrencies is Dubai: the emirate is home to a string of initiatives linked to the blockchain-based virtual currencies.
InfoWatch to unveil cybersecurity training centre for Middle East
InfoWatch Group will unveil its international digital technology and cybersecurity training centre in the Middle East for local government officials and business executives, as well as students from field-specific universities as part of the firm’s participation at Gulf Information Security Expo and Conference (GISEC).
“Data leakage up four-fold”: InfoWatch
The number of compromised data records worldwide, including social security numbers, bank card details, and other critical information, grew more …
New cyberespionage campaign targets MENA firms: report
Kaspersky Lab experts have uncovered a new cyberespionage campaign “Operation Parliament” that is targeting high profile organisations from around the world with a focus on the Middle East and North Africa.
Crypto miners turn their focus to VPNs, football streaming sites: research
According to Kaspersky Lab data, the most popular “legitimate miners” are football-related applications. Their main function is to broadcast football videos while discreetly mining crypto currencies. For this, developers used the Coinhive JavaScript miner.
InfoWatch, Ajman discuss cybersecurity education
InfoWatch Group President Natalya Kaspersky has met with government officials of Ajman, to discuss the fostering of skilled IT specialists …
How driverless cars will bring a new cybersecurity challenge
It has long been a favourite scene in films and television dramas: a driver desperately stamping on the pedals in …
New malware targets victims via routers: report
A new malware that attacks and infects victims through compromised routers and can run in kernel mode, giving it complete control over victim devices has been uncovered in the Middle East and Africa region.
UAE’s #PostWisely campaign shows dangers of sharing tragedies online
The videos illustrate and highlight the harmful and unethical nature of sharing pictures and videos of negative situations such as accidents, bullying, pranks, and other ill-fated incidents on social media.
UAE deputy PM “committed” to making Internet safe for youths
“The fast-paced developments witnessed in technology and Internet usage encourages growth and innovation, but can also be accompanied with challenges,” said His Highness.
Security flaws found in ICS software tokens
A recent study by Kaspersky Lab has revealed variety of serious vulnerabilities in the Hardware Against Software Piracy (HASP) license management system, widely used in corporate and ICS environments to activate licensed software.
New malware found spying on Android users
The implant, named Skygofree, is designed for targeted cyber-surveillance, possibly as an ‘offensive security’ product.
Trends security pros need to think about going into 2018
Cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated and collaborative with every coming year. As with previous years, 2017 saw no shortage of …
HSE, InfoWatch Group announce InfoWatch-based cybersecurity department
InfoWatch Group, a Russian vendor of enterprise cybersecurity solutions, and National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE), one of …
Children need more digital protection: Oman ministry official
Commenting on the UNICEF report, Dr Yahya Al-Mawali said that children need to be protected from the dangers of the internet.
Earth 2050: A glimpse into Dubai’s future
Kaspersky Lab has recently update its popular multimedia project, Earth 2050, to now include a futuristic panorama of the Dubai skyline.
Reseller Middle East applauds elite Hot 50 winners
In the sixth edition of Reseller Middle East’s Hot 50 Awards, players across vendors, distributors and systems integrators, were applauded …
Saudi security centre foils ‘advanced’ cyber-attack on Middle East
The Saudi government’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) said in a statement that the kingdom had been hit by a hacking campaign bearing the technical hallmarks of an attack group dubbed “MuddyWater” by US cyber firm Palo Alto Networks.
Down the rabbit hole: Beware of Bad Rabbit ransomware
The ransomware prompts users to download an Adobe Flash update when visiting an infected website instead of attacking a weakness in the computer’s security.