Dubai-based startup Crowdfense has launched a $10 million bug bounty programme to acquire and further develop active cyber-defense capabilities.
Saudi Arabia highlights $6 billion security and safety market
Intersec Saudi Arabia 2018 covers the key product groups of Commercial Security, Information Security, Perimeter & Physical Security, Homeland Security& Policing, Fire & Rescue, and Safety & Health.
SNB Middle East spotlights importance of security at partner event
Regional value-added IT distributor SNB Middle East has recently held a seminar in cooperation with SNB’s key vendors to discuss the growing importance of security solutions in the region.
How AI can enhance network security
Dr. Ernesto Damiani explores leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance network security and ongoing work at Khalifa University to remove …
The digital ‘tech tension’ is alive and well: DarkMatter
According to a recent survey conducted by DarkMatter, 48 percent of polled respondents are very concerned with the possible loss of their data from cyber incidents, compared to 18 percent who are not.
Dubai-based Careem hit by major cyber-attack
Dubai-based ride hailing firm Careem was hit by a cyber-attack that compromised the data of 14 million users, the company said on Monday.
Four billion people will be at risk to cyber-attacks by 2020
The annual cost of damages caused by cybercrimes is expected to reach $6 trillion by 2021, according to a recent industry report.
Saudi Arabia security forces shoot down toy drone near royal palace
Saudi Arabian security forces had reportedly shot down a recreational drone in the capital on Saturday after online videos showing gunfire in a neighbourhood where royal palaces are located.
Kaspersky Lab CEO calls out Jack Dorsey over Twitter ban
“You’re only shooting yourself in the foot when you cater to the geopolitical noise and start refusing to promote material on false pretences – contrary to the interests of your own business,” says Eugene Kaspersky in his letter.
Legacy email security systems are “failing,” reveals report
The latest report found more than 14,277,163 pieces of spam and 9,992 emails containing dangerous file types – all missed by the incumbent providers and delivered to users’ inboxes.