The ransomware, christened WannaCry, has struck systems around the world on Friday. Tahawaul Tech spoke to some of the users and security pros to find out what local companies can do to combat this new threat.
WannaCry: Microsoft blames US stockpiled vulnerability
Microsoft on Sunday said a software vulnerability stolen from the U.S. National Security Agency has affected customers around the world, …
How far off is widespread Li-Fi use in the Middle East?
Every year, we consume approximately 60 percent more wireless data as the number of connected devices continues to rise. …
TRA urges caution following WannaCry
The UAE’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has urged users to be vigilant after a fast-moving wave of ransomware swept the …
WannaCry: The old worms and the new
This week’s attacks leveraging the WannaCry ransomware were the first time we’ve seen an attack combine worm tactics along with …
Microsoft patch for old Windows PCs to thwart WannaCry
Users of old Windows systems can now download a patch to protect them from this week’s massive ransomware attack. In …
A ‘kill switch’ slows down WannaCry ransomware infection
Friday’s unprecedented ransomware attack may have stopped spreading to new machines — at least briefly — thanks to a “kill …
Microsoft fixes 55 vulnerabilities
Microsoft released security patches on Tuesday for 55 vulnerabilities across the company’s products, including for three flaws that are already …
Enova partners with Big Data specialist METRON
Constant monitoring and detailed analysis of energy data are key success factors for energy efficiency contracts. However, huge amounts of …
Help AG joins Palo Alto Traps MSSP programme
Help AG has extended its long-standing partnership with Palo Alto Networks by joining the vendor’s Traps Managed Security Service Provider …
Symantec: UAE still a major target for hackers
A recent report has revealed that despite seeing an improvement in the UAE’s internet security threat profile in 2016, the country is still a key target for hackers.
Sage on bringing ‘frictionless’ solutions to boost CX
On the sidelines of the Sage Summit in Johannesburg, Glesni Holland caught up with CEO Stephen Kelly, to find out how the company is embedding a range of new technologies into its products to enhance its customers’ experience.
Financial firms suffer million dollar losses per cyberattack
The costs associated with cyberattacks on the financial sector are rising as organizations face increasingly sophisticated threats. New research by Kaspersky …
Microsoft halts updates for Windows 7
Microsoft this week began blocking Windows 7 and 8.1 PCs equipped with the very newest processors from receiving security updates, making good on a policy it announced but did not implement last year.
Shadow Brokers: NSA monitored Middle East banks
Files released by the hacker group Shadow Brokers suggest the United States National Security Agency penetrated the SWIFT banking network …
Ransomware: Pay it or fight it?
How to survive a ransomware attack unscathed
Trend Micro offers machine learning-driven security for SMBs
Trend Micro is enhancing protection of small business endpoints by leveraging its newest capabilities of XGen security, including machine learning, inside …
What Apache vulnerabilities really mean
Struts, the vulnerability recently found in a popular form of software (Apache Struts 2) offered by open source community, “The …
Infoblox launches new product to fend off DDoS attacks
Infoblox has announced its flagship product for infrastructure protection, Advanced Domain Name System (DNS) Protection, is now available as a virtual offering with software subscription pricing.
SANS Institute to organise security training in Saudi
The growing importance of cyber security in Saudi Arabia was highlighted at the very start of this year when an …