Jamal Al-Nabulsi outlines how the industrialisation of ransomware is reshaping CISO priorities, elevating partner responsibility, and creating a new growth …
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RSA Conference 2017 boosts regional cybersecurity agenda
RSA Conference, in conjunction with the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), has successfully concluded this year’s Conference with over 1100 attendees from around the world.0 3680
“The fight for tomorrow starts today.” – Dmitry Volkov, CEO of Group-IB outlines his cyber predictions for 2026
Dmitry Volkov, CEO of Group-IB, has outlined his cybersecurity prediction for 2026, one in which he is warning of agentic …
“The Talos data shows how quickly attackers exploit vulnerabilities in public-facing applications.” – Fady Younes, Cisco
The highly-anticipated Cisco Talos Report has shown that public-facing applications are increasingly becoming a prime target for cybercriminals. A positive …
Cisco Talos Report: Cybercriminals shift methodology to go after trusted business partner email accounts
Cisco Talos have published the findings of its Q2 2025 report, and whilst phishing remains the predominant access method, there …
UAE health sector targeted in sophisticated ransomware attack, says Sophos official
Mayuresh Kothari of Sophos explains how a Conti offshoot is exploiting healthcare networks — and why proactive incident response is …
Cisco Talos Report: The education sector the most targeted industry for cyberattacks in 2024
The annual report from Cisco Talos has shown that the education sector was the most targeted industry for cyberattacks in …
Positive Technologies study reveals successful cyberattacks net 5x profits
Positive Technologies has released a study on the dark web market, analysing prices for illegal cybersecurity services and products, as well as the costs incurred by cybercriminals to carry out attacks.
NO PAY NO PLAY: Chainalysis reports shows ransomware payments down by 35% as victims refuse to cough up
After ransomware gangs extorted a record-breaking US$1.25 billion in 2023, and the value stolen in the first half of 2024 …
Cisco executive examines the 35 year evolution of ransomware
Fady Younes, Managing Director for Cybersecurity at Cisco Middle East, Africa, Türkiye, Romania and CIS, takes a look at the …
35 years of ransomware: Evolution and lessons
As ransomware marks 35 years since its inception, Fady Younes reflects on its evolution—from the first primitive attacks to the complex global threats we see today. The piece also highlights key lessons learned and strategies to prepare for the future, especially in light of cybersecurity trends in the UAE.