Kaspersky Lab technologies have automatically detected a new exploited vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows OS kernel, the third consecutive zero-day exploit to be discovered in three months.
Vulnerabilities in electric car chargers could damage home networks
While modern electric vehicles are tested constantly for vulnerabilities, some of their essential accessories, such as the battery chargers, often …
Cryptocurrency mining affected millions of users in 2018: Kaspersky Lab
The global outbreak in malicious cryptocurrency mining that unfolded in 2018 saw the number of attacks increase by more than …
Why securing browsers is crucial for your business
Most industries rely on web applications, with the average employee spending 21 hours of their work week online. Unfortunately, not all browser use at work is carried out on enterprise-approved platforms.
ESET joins global anti-ransomware initiative
ESET has been announced as the latest partner of No More Ransom, an international initiative between Europol, the Dutch National Police and major cybersecurity organisations.
SonicWall boosts EMEA presence
SonicWall has announced its record year-on-year growth in the EMEA region.
Cryptojacking shows no signs of slowing down in 2019: ESET
Cases of cryptocurrency mining and cryptojacking will continue to grow in 2019, as attackers target smart devices and home assistants …
China hacked tech giants and then attacked clients: report
Acting on behalf of China’s Ministry of State Security, hackers have breached the networks of technology giants Hewlett Packard Enterprise …
UAE Exchange’s Venu Sriraj on protecting the sanctity of data
UAE Exchange CISO Venu Sriraj discusses how the firm is protecting two of the most valuable assets of its customers – money and data.
Niksun signs SCOPE Middle East as MEA VAD
UAE-based regional value-added distributor SCOPE Middle East has announced its partnership with NKISUN, a company that develops network security and …
Microsoft demonstrates the power of ‘AI for government’
Microsoft has recently demonstrated the power of its Cloud and Artificial Intelligence solutions to accelerate the Kuwait’s efforts towards e-services and drive digital transformation across all sectors in the country.
“Superthreats” to become more prevalent next year, warns McAfee
The McAfee Labs 2019 Threats Predictions Report, identifies rising trends and how they are predicted to change the cyber threat landscape in 2019.
BT Security names Kevin Brown as new MD
BT has announced the appointment of Kevin Brown as managing director of BT Security.
USB devices pose “serious threats” to industrial networks
Removable USB media devices such as flash drives pose a significant – and intentional – cybersecurity threat to a wide array of industrial process control networks, according to a recent study.
US charges two Iranian hackers over “SamSam” attack
The United States has reportedly indicted two Iranians for launching a major cyber-attack using ransomware known as “SamSam,” Reuters reported. …
“Completely automated, completely autonomous” – Oracle OpenWorld 2018
Cloud and infrastructure giant Oracle used its OpenWorld 2018 conference in San Francisco to spotlight the ways it will embed …
Middle East smart city spending to double in four years: report
Technology spending by smart cities in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region is expected to double from $1.3 billion to $2.7 billion in the next four years, according to a recent report.
Fortinet announces 2019 threat predictions
Fortinet has today unveiled predictions from the FortiGuard Labs team about the threat landscape for 2019 and beyond. These predictions …
A10 Networks inks global reseller deal with NEC
A10 Networks has announced a global system integration and reseller partnership with NEC Corporation.
du secures Dubai Community Development Authority’s digital future
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has signed a Managed Security Operation Centre (SOC) agreement with Community Development Authority (CDA).