More than half (53%) feel unprepared to cope with a targeted attack, up from 47% the previous year.
Navigating the ransomware storm
Ransomware attacks are on the rise, becoming not only more frequent but also more destructive. Rick Vanover, Senior Director, Product …
5 signs your clients need a cybersecurity makeover
In today’s digital age, re-evaluating networks and cybersecurity operations is essential, particularly in the UAE, where the threat landscape is rapidly evolving.
Global Cybersecurity Threat Landscape Report Q2 2023
Positive Technologies: four out of five attacks targeted in nature.
ESET Research analyses Spacecolon toolset, which spreads ransomware across the world
Spacecolon is a small toolset used to deploy variants of Scarab ransomware to victims all over the world, and ESET Research believes it is of Turkish origin.
OPSWAT Survey reveals only 22% of organisations have a fully mature Threat Intelligence Program
OPSWAT’s 2023 Threat Intelligence survey highlights the urgent need for enhanced detection capabilities to combat evolving malware threats.
ESET research discovers MoustachedBouncer targeting diplomats via network tampering
MoustachedBouncer is a threat group, recently discovered by ESET researchers, which specialises in the espionage of foreign embassies, including European ones, in Belarus. It is very likely aligned with Belarus interests.
Trellix Research discovers data centre platform vulnerabilities
Trellix Advanced Research Centre’s investigation exposes serious vulnerabilities in CyberPower’s DCIM platform and Dataprobe’s iBoot PDU, highlighting potential unauthorized access …
AI is here: How should CISOs respond?
To stay competitive, it’s essential for organisations to adopt AI technology while safeguarding against potential risks. By taking these steps now, companies can ensure they’re able to reap the full benefits of AI while minimising exposure.
Out of the Sandbox: WikiLoader Digs Sophisticated Evasion
Proofpoint researchers identified a new malware call WikiLoader. It was first identified in December 2022 being delivered by TA544, an actor that typically uses Ursnif malware to target organisations.
Safeguarding Healthcare: Protecting Critical Data and Patient Privacy
Cybercrimes and information security breaches discriminate no one, and the healthcare sector is no exception. With enhanced data storage of …
Source Code is amongst the most common sensitive data shared to ChatGPT
Within the average large enterprise, sensitive data is being shared to generative AI apps every hour of the working day.
Rootkit detections in the UAE up by 167% in the first five months of 2023
This spike reflects a similar trend in the Middle East region, which projected a two-fold hike (103%) in Rootkit detections, as compared to the first five months of last year.
Cisco cybersecurity director shares five top tips to keep you secure this summer
Fady Younes, Cybersecurity Director, EMEA Service Providers and MEA, Cisco has penned a thought-leadership article that provides businesses and employees …
83% of successful cyberattacks in the Middle East had a targeted nature
Attacks on Middle Eastern government agencies are mainly carried out by APT groups (56%), covertly establishing themselves in the victim’s infrastructure for the purpose of cyberespionage.
Only 2% of organisations feel confident with current security strategies inbox
With at least 75% of Organisations Upgrading Infrastructure and 78% Increasing Security Budgets, OPSWAT’s Latest Report Highlights Disparity Between Infrastructure Upgrades, Spending and Security Improvements.
Indicator of Attack – What comes before a good old indicator?
Behavioural correlation of events from multiple sources helps to act faster, get more attack context and start looking for previously unseen activities.
How to tackle cyber threats with XDR
Vibin Shaju, VP Solutions Engineering EMEA at Trellix, explains how XDR is crucial for cybersecurity in GCC as organizations seek …
Chainalysis research finds cryptocurrency crime down but ransomware is increasing
Ransomware is the only form of cryptocurrency-related crime that has grown in 2023, with attackers on pace for their second-biggest year ever.
SMBs are still a lucrative niche for cybercriminals
Kaspersky unveils a comprehensive report highlighting the increasing peril faced by small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the current cyberthreat landscape.