“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.
Gaza Cybergang targets UAE and Saudi Arabia
Kaspersky Lab experts are registering important changes in the operations of the infamous Gaza Cybergang, which is actively targeting multiple …
Bad Rabbit ransomware hits Eastern Europe
A new ransomware strain named Bad Rabbit is wreaking havoc in many Eastern European countries, affecting both government agencies and …
Mobile Trojans use WAP-billing services to steal from users
Kaspersky Lab researchers have discovered an unusual rise in mobile Trojan clickers that are stealing money from Android users through WAP-billing – a type of direct mobile payment taken without any additional registration.
UAE residents overlook smartphone security: report
The latest research by Kaspersky Lab has revealed a contradiction in the way people treat their data – although they are aware of the threat from cybercriminals, their actions show they’re failing to protect their data properly.
8 top cyber-attack maps and how to use them
Most of the cyber-attack maps online today are just ‘eye candy,’ but there are some creative ways they can be used.
‘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.
Petya: Research firm finds solution to recover lost files
The potential solution, created by security firm Positive Technologies, is said to only work if the ransomware secured administration privileges to the machine.
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 …