Novathings will be at GITEX to present an intelligent connected object called helixee, which centralises personal data, saves them automatically …
Poor cybersecurity hygiene, risky apps enable destructive attacks
Fortinet has announced the findings of its latest Global Threat Landscape Report, which revealed that poor cybersecurity hygiene and risky application usage enables destructive worm-like attacks to take advantage of hot exploits at record speed.
Instagram confirms hacking incident hit millions of accounts
The photo-sharing company said it found a bug that exposed people’s email addresses and phone numbers, which it quickly fixed.
How threat intelligence can help businesses turn the tide on cybercrime
In the recent past, we have seen an alarming trend – attackers becoming faster innovators than the defenders. With increasing complexities around cybersecurity, the need for threat intelligence is becoming more apparent.
Bricks and clicks: ASGC’s newly-appointed CIO Herbert Fuchs
Newly-appointed CIO Herbert Fuchs has been hired to optimise and reinvent the ways that ASGC uses technology to automate time-consuming processes and enhance the health and safety of on-site workers.
Saudi NCSC receives global cybersecurity certification
Saudi Arabia’s National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) has received an internationally recognised cybersecurity certification from safety science organisation, UL (Underwriters …
Google discovers new Android spyware
Google’s Android Security team announced the discovery of a new powerful Android spyware — named Lipizzan — which Google claims to be …
Mimecast streamlines email data recovery with Sync & Recover
Sync & Recover, according to the company, offers unified management of compliance, archiving and data resilience.
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.
3D-printed model aids doctors in saving Omani woman’s life
The model of the patient’s brain dilated arteries helped doctors at Rashid Hospital in Dubai plan the complex surgery.
Help AG launches recruitment platform ‘Capture the Flag’
Recognising the need to identify and hire skilled cybersecurity experts in the Middle East, Help AG has launched a new …
Partners’ role in the NotPetya outbreak
Mohammad Tabbara, senior systems engineer, UAE and Channel, Infoblox, discusses the recent ransomware attack and how channel partners can help …
Symantec to acquire cybersecurity firm Fireglass
Symantec has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Israel-based Fireglass, the agentless isolation solution provider that …
Gulf Air reveals DDoS step-change to boost security
Gulf Air has revealed a cybersecurity step-change as part of an ongoing campaign to safeguard its operations and deliver industry-leading customer service.
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 …
Channel partners: Prevention is better than cure for Petya
Tuesday’s ransomware outbreak affected victims across the globe from Ukrainian infrastructure including power companies, airports, public transit, and the central …
TRA: UAE unaffected by Petya virus
The TRA Computer Emergency Response Team (aeCERT) announced that there hasn’t been any reported cases of breach by this virus in the UAE.
Anatomy of an attack
The latest ransomware, a variant of the Petya family which was first discovered in 2016, struck corporate networks across the …
Petya: What you need to know
Jimmy Graham, Director of Product Management, Qualys, dissects the latest cyber extortion campaign and lists out the steps to stay …