INTERPOL now supporting the Coalition Against Stalkerware to fight tech-enabled abuse.
Sophos unveils XGS series firewall appliances with Transport Layer Security (TLS) inspection
Sophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, has unveiled the new XGS Series firewall appliances with unrivaled performance and advanced …
Cybereason Discovers Global Botnet Campaign Leveraging Microsoft Exchange Vulnerability
Cybereason Discovers Global Botnet Campaign Leveraging Microsoft Exchange Vulnerability. The Prometei Botnet crosses many industries and countries globally; Victims are random, making the botnet more dangerous and widespread.
Gajshield: Enabling contextual visibility for optimum data protection
Harrison Albert, Regional Director, D-Link Middle East and Africa, tells Anita Joseph, Editor, Security Advisor Middle East, how Gajshield’s context-based …
78% of Organisations in the UAE were Infected with Ransomware in 2020
Mimecast Report: 78% of Organisations in the UAE were Infected with Ransomware in 2020. Annual “The State of Email Security” report also finds 86% suffered disruption or financial loss due to cyber preparedness shortcomings.
Interview: ‘Sharing and communication are key to a robust cybersecurity industry’
John Shier, Senior Security Advisor, Sophos, tells Anita Joseph, Editor Security Advisor ME in an exclusive interview, how Sophos adopts …
In-person GISEC 2021 to spark industry collaboration against cybercrime
In-person GISEC 2021 to spark industry collaboration against cybercrime spike. Dubai World Trade Centre will host GISEC from 31st May-2nd June.
Blog: Combating cybercrime with AI-driven security strategies
By Derek Manky, Chief, Security Insights & Global Threat Alliances, FortiGuard Labs As technology evolves, so too does cybercrime. The …
The Industries Most Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks in 2020
Cisco has conducted research to discover the top malware threats across industries in 2020 with in its new “DNS Security” report. It follows extensive analysis of malicious DNS activity and threats from January to December last year.
A10 Networks publishes report on COVID-19 impact on communication service providers
A10 Networks has published an international research report revealing the challenges and priorities of communication service providers as they respond …
Advanced threat actors engaged in cyberespionage up their game in new campaign
Kaspersky researchers uncovered an advanced cyberespionage campaign targeting entities in the government and military sector in Vietnam. The final payload is a remote administration tool that provides full control over the infected device. Further analysis suggested that this campaign was conducted by a group related to Cycldek, a Chinese-speaking threat group active since at least 2013.
52% of ransomware victims pay the ransom, but only 15% see their data returned
Over half of ransomware victims pay the ransom in the UAE, but only 15% see their full data returned.
In the Midst of COVID-19, We’re Seeing a Pandemic of Cyber Attacks
In addition to the direct effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, we also saw a sharp rise in cybercriminal activity. From simple phishing attacks to one of the largest DDoS attacks ever recorded, we saw the cyber threat landscape evolve and grow. At the same time, we also saw a rapid growth in the tech and cyber security industry.
29% of Cyber Threats Previously Unknown, HP Research Finds
29% of Cyber Threats Previously Unknown, HP Research Finds. HP threat intel team reveals rising web browser exploits, RAT-infested delivery alerts, DOSfuscation and other hacker activity.
To enable enterprises of all sizes you must be able to stay securely connected” – Computer Data Networks, Kuwait
CNME Editor Mark Forker secured an exclusive interview with Hanaa Al-Nashwan, Vice-President, Computer Data Networks, Kuwait, to learn how the IT leader has helped its customer become more resilient in the face of new threats that have emerged as a direct consequence of the global COVID-19 crisis.
2021 SANS Cyber Threat Intelligence survey reveals impact of COVID
ThreatQuotient-sponsored 2021 SANS Cyber Threat Intelligence survey reveals impact of COVID. Respondents to the survey indicate their usage of CTI changed significantly during 2020, influenced by sharp rise in COVID-related phishing and ransomware attacks.
Why People Click: How Cybercriminals Target Emotion and Trust
We think of cyber criminals as sitting in basements, plotting to subvert technology by breaking through the firewall, but the reality is that the problem is a human one. Technology is actually quite effective at withstanding attacks, so the attackers target the most vulnerable spot – the user.
emt Distribution Partners with G DATA Cyber Defense AG
emt Distribution has announced the Partnership with G DATA Cyber Defense AG.
Nutanix Extends Ransomware Protections to Help Customers
Nutanix Extends Ransomware Protections to Help Secure Customers’ IT Environments. Hybrid and multi-cloud leader strengthens networking, storage and virtualisation services.
‘SOCaaS is the need of the hour’
Partha Panda, CEO and co-founder of Cysiv, Inc, tells Anita Joseph, Editor, Security Advisor Middle East, how Cysiv combines SOC …