Coursera’s Global Skills Report 2021 ranks UAE #2 Globally for Business Skills.
Group-IB exposes fraud schemes globally and in the MEA
At least 16 countries in the MEA region, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, are being targeted by scammers who are harvesting user personal and payment data via a multistage scam that exploits at least 138 popular brands. Group-IB outlines the MEA countries and the various verticals which were targeted by the scams, alongside the impacts of the ongoing “scamdemic”.
Ransomware on the Rise
Ransomware is on the rise again. A recent industry report found that ransomware attacks increased by 150% in the last year, while blockchain research firm Chainalysis saw a 311% increase, year on year, to the end of 2020 in the number of actual ransomware attacks. Ransomware is also a growing concern in the Middle East region, as attack frequency and sophistication rose significantly since last year.
UAE Sees 55% Growth in Finance App Installs as FinTechs Up Marketing Spend
UAE Sees 55% Growth in Finance App Installs as FinTechs Up Marketing Spend.
An Edge Computing Breakup: Out with the Old, and In with the New
When COVID-19 arrived in early 2020, enterprises’ first priority was to patch together a communications and information-sharing infrastructure that could sustain operations until work could return to normal. More than a year later, returns are on hold, and enterprises are rethinking their visions of “normal.” They’re reimagining their workplaces and their business practices, embracing more flexible models that take advantage of the benefits of edge technologies.
Cybercriminals are weaponising your favourite brands
As a marketer or brand owner in 2021, it’s not enough to protect your brands and trademarks in real life. You have to build a fort around your online assets too. Brand marketers are increasingly losing leads, brand affinity and customer loyalty to cybercriminals who impersonate their brands to scam their customers and prospects.
What Does the Future Hold for the Communication Service Providers Keeping the World Connected During COVID-19?
What Does the Future Hold for the Communication Service Providers Keeping the World Connected During COVID-19?
The new formula for digital transformation
Agility + analytics x automation can equal exponential growth for today’s organisation.
Virtual Reality: The Gateway to Future
According to a new study by consultancy PwC, augmented reality and virtual reality will together pump $4.1 billion (Dh15.05bn) into the UAE economy by 2030, boosting the country’s gross domestic product by 1 per cent.
From Wiper to Ransomware: The Evolution of Agrius
A new threat actor SentinelLabs tracked as Agrius was observed operating in Israel starting in 2020. Initially engaged in espionage activity, Agrius deployed a set of destructive wiper attacks against Israeli targets, masquerading the activity as ransomware attacks. The attacks were carried out using DEADWOOD (aka Detbosit), a wiper with unconfirmed links to an Iranian threat group.
Artificial intelligence, 4 tips to get buy-in from non-technical executives
AI opens doors to resilience and agility, and futureproofs businesses against fluctuating market conditions.
Remote Work: Can IT up its Game in Digital Infrastructure?
Remote Work: Can IT up its Game in Digital Infrastructure?
How A10 Networks is Positioning the Channel for Growth
How A10 Networks is Positioning the Channel for Growth, Finding Ways to Incentivise Partners.
41% of employees in the UAE have missed a call by pretending devices are updating
41% of employees in the UAE have missed a call by pretending devices are updating.