The McAfee Labs 2019 Threats Predictions Report, identifies rising trends and how they are predicted to change the cyber threat landscape in 2019.
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. …
Seasons warning: cybercriminals love the holidays too
For most of the world, the holiday season is just around the corner. And in our increasingly connected world, that involves more online activities, from shopping and entertaining to socialising and planning, than ever before.
iPhone users take Apple to court over app store “monopoly”
Apple is once again heading to court after customers reportedly file a suit alleging that the company is exploiting its market dominance to inflate the price of iPhone apps.
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 …
Kaspersky grows in Middle East amid North American woes
Publicity over cyberespionage has not stopped the Russian cybersecurity specialist Kaspersky Lab from growing rapidly in the Middle East in 2018, with business linked to enterprises increasing by nearly 30 percent.
Hackers targetting devices in the Middle East for crypto mining
Hackers are increasingly targeting devices in the region for crypto mining, which has emerged as the number one threat within …
Cyber-attackers can soon hack brains and manipulate memories, experts warn
In the future, cyber-attackers may be able to exploit memory implants to steal, spy on, alter or control human memories. …
Why fileless malware attacks are the next big security worry
One factor in the growth of fileless attacks is the wider availability of hacker toolkits that facilitate their deployment.
Top tips for protecting your Smart TV
The final stretch of 2018 approaches. For parents of young children, this means that lunch boxes and homework are back. …
Alphabet shuts down Google+ social site
Alphabet Inc’s Google will shut down the consumer version of its social network Google+ following its announcement that the private profile data of at least 500,000 users may have been exposed to hundreds of external developers, Reuters reported.
New Facebook security mishap: what you need to know
Facebook reported its worst security breach ever. TahawulTech.com spoke to several security experts who shared insights about the latest cyber incident and advice on how users can be safe online.
GITEX 2018
Fortinet to drive security transformation at GITEX
Fortinet has announced its participation at GITEX 2018 with a focus on encouraging organisations to adopt a Security Transformation (SX) approach to complement their Digital Transformation (DX) initiative.
AI is the key weapon in the cybersecurity arsenal: report
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the key weapon in battling against the latest threats within IT infrastructures, according to a new global research study conducted by the Ponemon Institute on behalf of Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company.
GITEX 2018
Centra Hub to highlight its digital transformation solutions in Dubai
Centra Hub has announced that it is participating in GITEX Technology Week 2018, which will be held at the Dubai World Trade Center from October 14-18, 2018.
9 essential elements for a strong privileged account management strategy
In this age of IT revolution, organisatons are spending a huge amount on information security, as they need to secure the sensitive and strategic information that is valuable to their business.
Cyber-attacks targeting UAE entities down 39%: TRA
A total of 274 cyber-attacks targeted government, semi-government and private sector entities in the UAE during the first seven months of the year.
A whole new ballgame: how to tackle cyber threats in the sports industry
As major sporting events become increasingly digitised, sports organisations are increasingly concerned about cybersecurity.
Demand for more “versatile” malware on the rise: study
International demand for multifunctional malware that are flexible enough to perform almost any task are on the rise, according to the latest research by Kaspersky Lab.
Five tech trends that will blur the lines between human and machines
Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies, 2018 revealed five distinct emerging technology trends that will blur the lines between humans and machines.