Alain Penel, Regional Vice-President, Middle East & Pakistan at Fortinet, explains what it means to be a part of GISEC this year and how Fortinet’s cutting-edge solutions continue to provide maximum protection against cyberthreats and attacks.
Kaspersky discovers new local banking Trojan is going global
Kaspersky researchers have discovered a new banking malware from Brazil, named Bizarro, targeting 70 banks from different European and South American countries.
Kaspersky sheds light on the ransomware ecosystem
Ransomware operators and where to find them: Kaspersky sheds light on the ransomware ecosystem.
Acronis CISO outlines how it is helping its customers combat cyberattacks
CNME Editor Mark Forker spoke to Kevin Reed, CISO, at Acronis, to discuss how the security landscape has evolved since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the concept that security is everybody’s responsibility – and the role Acronis is playing in terms of equipping its customers with the solutions to combat cyberattacks following the move to remote working.
Ransomware recovery cost in UAE is $517,961 in 2021, says Sophos survey
Sophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, has announced the findings of its global survey, “The State of Ransomware 2021,” …
APT actors increasingly turn to exploits to launch attacks
Advanced threat actors are continuously changing their tactics, sharpening their toolsets, and launching new waves of activity. That’s why, to keep users and organisations informed about the threats they face, Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis team provides quarterly reports about the most important developments in the advanced persistent threat landscape.
INTERPOL supports Coalition Against Stalkerware to fight tech-enabled abuse
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.