A new ransomware strain named Bad Rabbit is wreaking havoc in many Eastern European countries, affecting both government agencies and …
Kaspersky Lab uncovers new zero day exploit
Kaspersky Lab’s advanced exploit prevention system has identified a new Adobe Flash zero day exploit, used in an attack on 10 October by a threat actor known as Black Oasis.
Beyond the appliance: Leveraging threat intelligence for cybersecurity
What underpins the security appliances is invisible, but plays a pivotal role in ensuring that those boxes block the threats that imperil your business.
Check Point showcases centrally-managed security architecture
Cybersecurity firm Check Point is staking its claim in the Middle East region at this year’s GITEX, by seeking to raise awareness around its security portfolio.
Kaspersky Lab highlights endpoint detection and response
The company will launch its pilot programme for Kaspersky EDR during GITEX Technology Week 2017.
Report: ME firms risk big bucks in ransomware costs
The average Middle East organisation faces high risk of ransomware attacks, which could cost nearly $1 million, industry experts said …
Xerox to display “workplace assistants” at GITEX 2017
Having partnered with GITEX Technology Week 2017 as the ‘Digital Business Consultant Partner’, Xerox will launch 29 ConnectKey devices on …
Mobile Trojans use WAP-billing services to steal from users
Kaspersky Lab researchers have discovered an unusual rise in mobile Trojan clickers that are stealing money from Android users through WAP-billing – a type of direct mobile payment taken without any additional registration.
How enterprises can fend off DDoS attacks
Though distributed denial of service attacks have been around more than two decades, recently we have seen a spate of DDoS attacks that have increased in complexity and variability.
Infoblox to demo Actionable Network Intelligence Platform
Infoblox has announced that it will demonstrate its Actionable Network Intelligence Platform, a unified, platform that empowers enterprises to elevate every aspect of network availability, agility, security, and performance— on premises, across data centres, and in the cloud.
Identifying partners’ role in securing IoT
Consulting firm BCG predicts $267B will be spent on IoT technologies, products, and services by 2020. This means intensifying IoT-enabled …
HP Inc. unveils new solutions at global partner event
At HP Inc.’s largest global partner event, HP Reinvent, the company shared its vision for protecting print in the workplace, …
An intelligent approach to NFV security
Why addressing security issues related to NFV is important for the Middle East service providers.
UAE residents overlook smartphone security: report
The latest research by Kaspersky Lab has revealed a contradiction in the way people treat their data – although they are aware of the threat from cybercriminals, their actions show they’re failing to protect their data properly.
Poor cybersecurity hygiene, risky apps enable destructive attacks
Fortinet has announced the findings of its latest Global Threat Landscape Report, which revealed that poor cybersecurity hygiene and risky application usage enables destructive worm-like attacks to take advantage of hot exploits at record speed.
Security Advisor ME recognises excellence in IT security
The second annual Security Advisor Middle East Awards saw prominent players in the information security industry, including private and public sector CISOs and CSOs, gather in the UAE to celebrate achievements from the regional IT security space.
Top technologies for security in 2017
Gartner has highlighted the top technologies for information security and their implications for security organisations in 2017. “In 2017, the …
Infoblox names new director for Middle East & Africa region
Infoblox has announced the promotion of Ashraf Sheet to the role of regional director for the Middle East and Africa regions.
Exploit leaks led to 5M attacks in Q2: Kaspersky
Exploit packages in-the-wild became the game changer of the cyber threat landscape in Q2 2017. In just 3 months, according …
Securing the network in the age of IoT
The recent spate of ransomware attacks has put the spotlight back on network security, making it an uphill battle for almost all organisations in the region. With hackers always trying to get into networks though new and creative ways, the spending on network security, especially on firewalls/UTM products, have gone through the roof.