Most industries rely on web applications, with the average employee spending 21 hours of their work week online. Unfortunately, not all browser use at work is carried out on enterprise-approved platforms.
ESET joins global anti-ransomware initiative
ESET has been announced as the latest partner of No More Ransom, an international initiative between Europol, the Dutch National Police and major cybersecurity organisations.
Securing the Industrial Internet of Things in OT networks
In many organisations, traditional IT and critical Operational Technology (OT) networks are being merged to take advantage of the speed and efficiency …
TahawulTech.com salutes channel icons at Hot 50 Awards
TahawulTech.com and Reseller Middle East hosted its seventh annual Hot 50 Awards at the open air restaurant BHAR, Renaissance Downtown …
Niksun signs SCOPE Middle East as MEA VAD
UAE-based regional value-added distributor SCOPE Middle East has announced its partnership with NKISUN, a company that develops network security and …
“Superthreats” to become more prevalent next year, warns McAfee
The McAfee Labs 2019 Threats Predictions Report, identifies rising trends and how they are predicted to change the cyber threat landscape in 2019.
USB devices pose “serious threats” to industrial networks
Removable USB media devices such as flash drives pose a significant – and intentional – cybersecurity threat to a wide array of industrial process control networks, according to a recent study.
US charges two Iranian hackers over “SamSam” attack
The United States has reportedly indicted two Iranians for launching a major cyber-attack using ransomware known as “SamSam,” Reuters reported. …
Seasons warning: cybercriminals love the holidays too
For most of the world, the holiday season is just around the corner. And in our increasingly connected world, that involves more online activities, from shopping and entertaining to socialising and planning, than ever before.
McAfee to roll out new regional reseller website
Cybersecurity firm McAfee says it is working on a new reseller website to educate and sell its products in the …
Fortinet announces 2019 threat predictions
Fortinet has today unveiled predictions from the FortiGuard Labs team about the threat landscape for 2019 and beyond. These predictions …
Actionable threat intelligence a priority for cyber resilience: report
If threat intelligence isn’t built into an organization’s comprehensive cyber resilience strategy, the organisation could be vulnerable to phishing attacks, malware incidents or worse, says an industry report.
Why the banking sector needs to focus on cyber resilience
With the increasing number and frequency of sophisticated attacks on the banking sector in the region, the need to develop a comprehensive cybersecurity programme is now more pertinent than ever.
Hackers targetting devices in the Middle East for crypto mining
Hackers are increasingly targeting devices in the region for crypto mining, which has emerged as the number one threat within …
Z Services, TitanHQ expand regional cybersecurity technology partnership
Z Services, a cloud-based cybersecurity solutions provider in the MENA region, and TitanHQ, a company focused on web filtering, email …
Security threats coming from higher education networks on the rise
Infoblox has announced the results of its global survey on the state of network security at higher education institutions. Results reveal that 81 percent of IT professionals state securing campus networks has become more challenging in the last two years.
Dubai bank warns residents of VAT phishing email
Dubai’s Emirates NBD has warned customers to beware of a new phishing email scam which claims to offer VAT refunds.
ESET enhances offerings for the constantly-connected users
Cybersecurity firm ESET has released the latest version of ESET NOD32 Antivirus, ESET Internet Security and ESET Smart Security Premium that offers fortified multilayered protection, enhanced IoT protection, product referral and a new security report feature.
Microsoft spotlights threat management solutions
Microsoft has brought the power of its cloud-based identity and threat-management solutions to Gartner’s Security and Risk Management Summit 2018, at the InterContinental Hotel, Dubai Festival City.
ESET to focus on Cybersecurity consulting
IT security firm ESET says it is transforming itself from a software provider to cyber security consultant, even as the …