Intel customers and shareholders are angry about Meltdown and Spectre—angry enough that a total of 32 suits have been filed …
SonicWall unveils new capture cloud engine
SonicWall has revealed that a new Capture Cloud engine has discovered hundreds of new malware variants not seen before by …
Crypto mining malware used to trick Russian users: Kaspersky Lab
Russian security firm Kaspersky Lab has discovered previously undetected malware directed at users who used the desktop version of the …
AI could “fundamentally disrupt markets” in MENA: reports
A PwC Middle East study has said that artificial intelligence (AI) will contribute $320 billion to the Middle East economy …
ManageEngine strengthens endpoint security offering
ManageEngine has announced that it is strengthening its endpoint management offering by bringing Patch Manager Plus to the cloud.
Gulf Software Distribution appoints new general manager
Gulf Software Distribution, the value-added distributor of IBM Software Solutions, has appointed Gareth Hansford as the new general manager across …
Transparency key to cyber resilience in digital age: report
Global cybersecurity firms need to develop its people, processes, policies and technologies to collectively rebuild the critical trust required for positive digital advances to succeed, according to a new report.
Top 10 most difficult IT hires
The IT talent gap is driving up demand for skilled IT pros, but for certain roles and skillsets, finding — and signing — the right candidate can feel a bit like trying to capture a unicorn.
Can users deceive Facebook?
Khalifa University said it is leading a research to enhance cybersecurity in line with UAE’s recently launched strategy for artificial …
Dubai Police to make the emirate the world’s safest city
The Dubai Police will soon have eyes all over the emirate with the launch of its latest smart security project. …
Intel’s solution for Meltdown raises more questions than answers
Intel chief executive Brian Krzanich has recently informed investors that the company plans to release silicon with built-in mitigations to the Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities later this year.
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.
6 reasons why enterprises fail to focus on the real security threats
Computer defenders often spend time, money, and other resources on computer defences that don’t stop the biggest threats to their environment. What is causing this lack of focus in putting the right defences in the right places in the right amounts against the right threats?
Climate change minister: tech reinventing energy
United Arab Emirates minister for climate change Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi has said the “time is right” for …
Data is a goldmine of opportunities for Gulf firms: Microsoft
In a special event held for data scientists, the tech firm highlighted how its cloud-based Big Data offerings can help organisations analyse their corporate information stores to stay ahead of the curve.
How Gartner believes AI will transform smartphones
Artificial intelligence features will become a critical product differentiator for smartphone vendors in acquiring new customers, according to Gartner. …
Meltdown and Spectre fixes will reduce performance: Microsoft
Microsoft believes the Meltdown and Spectre fixes will affect the performance of personal computers and slow down servers drastically. In a …
Apple issues update to fix Spectre chip flaw
According to reports, the supplemental security update likely addresses the Spectre flaw that affected Safari and may contain further mitigations for Meltdown.
Emirates Group Security, Etihad sign security MoU
Emirates Group Security and Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) have signed a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in aviation security. The …