Kaspersky researchers revealed that the infamous Ginp banking Trojan has acquired a new functionality – that takes advantage of the coronavirus outbreak.
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Telecom subscribers in UAE rise to 24 million: TRA
The number of subscribers to telecommunications services in the UAE, whether through mobile phones, landlines and the internet, rose to around 24 million during the first five months of 2018.1 6305
New hacking group targets industrial firms: Kaspersky
Kaspersky has recently uncovered a new hacking group that is currently targeting organisations in the industrial sector.
Orange Egypt, Avaya support distance learning to contain coronavirus outbreak
Orange Egypt and Avaya have partnered to jointly enable all educational institutions in the country to implement remote learning initiatives.
Renters searching for homes online surge amid coronavirus fears
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, UAE renters are making decisions about their next rental home from their digital devices, according to proptech startup Urban.
Sharjah Performing Arts Academy rolls out online application process
More than 40 applicants from six countries have used the online audition and interview process to enter the Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA).
SANS offers free kit to secure home workers
SANS Security Awareness, a division of the SANS Institute, has created the “Securely Working from Home” Deployment Kit.
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UAE TRA authorises VoIP tools amid the coronavirus pandemic
The UAE Telecommunications and Regulatory Authority (TRA) has announced a number of video and voice calling apps have been temporarily authorised for use in the country.
What the coronavirus pandemic can teach us about network security
There are some interesting parallels between cybersecurity and epidemiology – starting from people not really wanting to talk about the icky stuff.
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Coronavirus in UAE: Central Bank urges people to utilise online platforms
The Central Bank of the UAE has called on bank customers to take advantage of digital and online banking services to as a measure to ensure the health and safety of residents amid the coronavirus pandemic.
ThreatQuotient on accelerating enterprises’ threat detection and response
ThreatQuotient regional director for Middle East and Pakistan Firas Ghanem discusses how the company can play a role in enabling the success of cybersecurity strategies.