Mega-projects like Expo 2020 Dubai are fueling the UAE’s CCTV and video surveillance market to top $194 billion by 2023, according to a recent report.
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Hybrid warfare has altered the security landscape: cybersecurity experts
The blurring of lines between the different modes of warfare and weaponisation of non-military means undermine the foundation of the state is one of the most significant security challenges today, experts said.0 6631
Why neglecting security in software testing is asking for trouble
A handful of IT executives from a variety of industries came together on Monday to discuss the role of software testing in digital transformation.
Google cleans up the Play Store
Earlier this month, Google removed some 60 games from the Play Store after it was uncovered that a malware that was delivering inappropriate and malicious ads to kids.
Digital revolution calls for increased data protection, says UAE ministry
Ministry of Finance (MoF) stressed the importance of protecting personal data for financial transactions – in light of the digital revolution and the increasing global trends to protect individuals from the misuse of their personal information or violation of their privacy.
Microsoft releases emergency Windows update
Intel urged customers not to deploy firmware updates aimed at the Spectre and Meltdown flaws because the updates caused system instability; Microsoft reacted with its own release – KB4078130.
Abu Dhabi Global Market boosts data protection drive
Abu Dhabi Global Market, ADGM, has announced that will sign a MoU with The National Commission for the Control of the Protection of Personal Data, CNDP, Morocco.
ATM makers warn of hacks on machines
ATM makers have recently warned the public that hackers may be targeting US cash machines with tools that force them to spit out cash in a hacking schemes known as “jackpotting.”
Think before you click: Facebook warns users against spam
Researchers at Facebook have undertaken what they describe as one of the largest scale studies of spam clicking behaviour, to reveal what kinds of people still fall for social media spam scams and why.
Dubai Police to make the emirate the world’s safest city
The Dubai Police will soon have eyes all over the emirate with the launch of its latest smart security project. …
Intel’s solution for Meltdown raises more questions than answers
Intel chief executive Brian Krzanich has recently informed investors that the company plans to release silicon with built-in mitigations to the Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities later this year.