Mobily has awarded Ericsson a modernisation contract to upgrade its access network in the western region of Saudi Arabia, deploying …
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 …
Why companies need to keep insider threats in check
While most businesses are focused on preventing and mitigating external threats, there is often a greater danger their security teams need to worry about closer to home – insider threats.
Arab World Online 2017 report released
The Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG) has released a report titled The Arab World Online 2017 today (Wednesday, …
EastNets upgrades SWF 4.0 flagship anti-money laundering solution
EastNets has released important upgrades in the fourth release of its state-of-the-art watchlist screening solution en.SafeWatch Filtering (SWF 4.0).
SANS Institute opens registrations for ‘SANS Gulf Region 2017’
SANS Institute has announced that its cybersecurity training event in the Middle East, taking place in Dubai from the 4th to the 16th of November.
Nutanix strengthens Acropolis File Services with enhanced capabilities
Nutanix, a player in enterprise cloud computing, has announced new capabilities for its Acropolis File Services (AFS) software. Delivered as …
Beyond the appliance: Leveraging threat intelligence for cybersecurity
What underpins the security appliances is invisible, but plays a pivotal role in ensuring that those boxes block the threats that imperil your business.
How partners can monetise Big Data prospects
As data becomes the most vital asset for an organisation, increasingly decision-makers are investing in Big Data and analytics tools …
BlueBorne attack: A closer look at Bluetooth vulnerabilities
In the age of digitisation, it is important to keep abreast with the latest information about the ever changing threat landscape and associated cybersecurity challenges.
AI, cybersecurity will significantly change role of CIO: Gartner
The research firm’s global annual study, The 2018 Gartner CIO Agenda Survey, gathered data from a record number of 3,160 CIOs across 98 countries and all major industries.
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.
How digital disruption is already changing customers’ lives
In an age of intelligent cloud and intelligent edge – an age of AI-powered virtual agents and intelligent bots – …
Microsoft showcases cloud, AI and mixed reality
Microsoft welcomed over 25,000 business customers to its annual IT event, Microsoft Ignite in Orlando, Florida., where the company showcased …
How enterprises can fend off DDoS attacks
Though distributed denial of service attacks have been around more than two decades, recently we have seen a spate of DDoS attacks that have increased in complexity and variability.
Infoblox to demo Actionable Network Intelligence Platform
Infoblox has announced that it will demonstrate its Actionable Network Intelligence Platform, a unified, platform that empowers enterprises to elevate every aspect of network availability, agility, security, and performance— on premises, across data centres, and in the cloud.
The choice is yours: yallacompare.com CEO Jon Richards
Jon Richards always had a problem with authority. Beginning full-time work aged 17, he now finds himself in the hotseat …
An intelligent approach to NFV security
Why addressing security issues related to NFV is important for the Middle East service providers.
Equifax hack exposes 143 million US consumers
Equifax, one of the largest credit bureaus in the U.S., said on Thursday that an application vulnerability on one of …