Intelligent security is increasingly becoming vital as GCC CISOs continue to battle against increasingly sophisticated threats, according to experts.
“Hackers exploiting UAE devices to mine cryptocurrency”: Geeks
UAE-based on-demand IT services provider Geeks.ae has offered its top tips to prevent cybercriminals from exploiting user devices to mine …
Hackers tried to trigger petrochemical plant blast in Saudi Arabia: report
Cyber-attackers tried to trigger a deadly explosion at a petrochemical plant in Saudi Arabia in August, The New York Times reported.
Middle East telco targeted by North Korean hacking group: FireEye
The targeting effort may have been on behalf of the North Korean government in an attempt to gather information on a former business partner, the report by security firm FireEye suggests.
Panasonic, Trend Micro secure autonomous and connected cars
Panasonic and Trend Micro have come together to jointly develop cybersecurity solutions to detect and prevent cyber-attacks against autonomous and …
SonicWall unveils new capture cloud engine
SonicWall has revealed that a new Capture Cloud engine has discovered hundreds of new malware variants not seen before by …
Dubai firm obtains first Middle East crypto trading license
The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has announced that Dubai gold trader Regal RA DMCC is the first company in …
Redington Value onboards cybersecurity vendor PhishRod
Cybersecurity vendor for phishing readiness and security awareness automation PhishRod has signed up with Redington Gulf to be its authorised …
Apple, Cisco to offer cyber insurance to customers
Apple and Cisco Systems have teamed up with insurer Allianz SE to offer discounts on cyber insurance to businesses that primarily use equipment from both technology companies.
HID Global now supports facial recognition
HID Global has announced that its HID Approve two-factor mobile authentication and verification platform now supports Apple’s iPhone X Face …
Munich Airport sets up centre to fight cybercrime
Munich Airport has launched its Information Security Hub (ISH) – a competency centre where IT specialists with the airport operating …
Google cleans up the Play Store
Earlier this month, Google removed some 60 games from the Play Store after it was uncovered that a malware that was delivering inappropriate and malicious ads to kids.
Top 10 most difficult IT hires
The IT talent gap is driving up demand for skilled IT pros, but for certain roles and skillsets, finding — and signing — the right candidate can feel a bit like trying to capture a unicorn.
Will the end of net neutrality be a security nightmare?
The effects of the net neutrality repeal are hard to predict, but there could be additional costs for using endpoint security tools if data rates rise.
6 ways hackers exploit machine learning tools
Machine learning algorithms will improve security solutions, helping human analysts triage threats and close vulnerabilities quicker. But they are also going to help threat actors launch bigger, more complex attacks.
UAE citizens lose AED 3.86 billion from cybercrime
Hackers stole AED 3.86 billion from 3.72 million consumers in the UAE last year, according to the 2017 Norton Cyber …
Bulwark to make Indian customers’ emails cyber resilient
Bulwark Technologies, a security specialised value-added distributor in the Middle East region, has announced that it will now offer solutions …
6 reasons why enterprises fail to focus on the real security threats
Computer defenders often spend time, money, and other resources on computer defences that don’t stop the biggest threats to their environment. What is causing this lack of focus in putting the right defences in the right places in the right amounts against the right threats?
D-Link, McAfee bring enhanced security to home networks
D-Link and McAfee have announced the D-Link AC2600 Wi-Fi router powered by McAfee (DIR-2680), an all-in-one solution that automatically increases …
9 new products for the enterprise from CES 2018
CES 2018 wasn’t just about electronics for consumers: It also saw the unpacking of a crate-load of products that can …