The ransomware prompts users to download an Adobe Flash update when visiting an infected website instead of attacking a weakness in the computer’s security.
QNAP releases QTS 4.3.4 Beta
QNAP Systems has released the QTS 4.3.4 beta for ARM-based QNAP NAS. As data security is a fundamentally essential requirement …
IDC: MEA cognitive, AI spending set for strong growth
IDC research shows that that spending on cognitive and artificial intelligence systems in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) will …
Saudi Arabia sets up new authority for cybersecurity
The National Authority for Cyber Security has been created to “boost the cybersecurity of the state, and protect its vital interests, national security and sensitive infrastructure.
Blockchain, AI and machine learning to reshape digital businesses in 2018
Blockchain, together with artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, and virtual and augmented reality, have the potential to deliver disruptive outcomes and reshape digital business in 2018, according to predictions by Dimension Data.
Gaza Cybergang targets UAE and Saudi Arabia
Kaspersky Lab experts are registering important changes in the operations of the infamous Gaza Cybergang, which is actively targeting multiple …
Dubai summit puts spotlight on Arab Future Cities
UAE Minster of Infrastructure Development Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Belhaif Al Nuaimi has highlighted the importance of building and developing future cities, relying on innovative and creative ideas in line with its development over the past years and its reputation on the global map in the coming years.
Distributor registration opens for DISTREE EMEA 2018
DISTREE Events has opened distributor registration for DISTREE Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) 2018, which takes place in Monaco …
TRA chief: Fresh Internet approaches needed
The UAE’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) director general Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori has warned that rapid global changes to the …
SAS appoints Alaa Youssef as new managing director for Middle East
Since he joined SAS in 2011, Youssef has served in a variety of leadership capacities within the professional services, sales and operations business units of Saudi Arabia.
Are you unknowingly donating computing power to cybercriminals?
Fortinet has discovered an increase in cryptojacking incidents, which is a new way to stealthily mine Monero cryptocurrency from a user’s CPU resources.
Why companies need to keep insider threats in check
While most businesses are focused on preventing and mitigating external threats, there is often a greater danger their security teams need to worry about closer to home – insider threats.
Xerox named as IDC MarketScape leader
Xerox has been named as a leader in the first IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Security Solutions and Services Hardcopy 2017 Vendor Assessment report.
Apple, GE partner to bring Predix industrial apps to iOS
Apple and GE have announced a partnership to deliver industrial apps designed to bring predictive data and analytics from Predix, GE’s industrial Internet of Things (IoT) platform, to iPhone and iPad.
ADGM, Temenos join forces to boost Abu Dhabi’s fintech ecosystem
A key aspect of the collaboration will see Temenos provide a sandbox service to the start-ups residing at the Innovation Centre.
Juniper Networks enhances Partner Advantage Programme
Juniper Networks has announced updates to its Juniper Partner Advantage programme for 2018. Juniper Networks said as it continues to …
Extreme Networks unveils a unified partner programme
Extreme Networks has introduced a new unified partner programme, combining existing and acquired programmes and technologies to deliver “unmatched support …
Commvault announces ScaleProtect with Cisco UCS
Commvault has announced ScaleProtect with Cisco UCS, a scale-out data protection solution combining Commvault HyperScale Software with Cisco’s Unified …
UAE national health insurer drives digital transformation with Microsoft cloud
The move is said to enable Daman in its objective to further drive innovation through a combination of state-of-the-art technology and health insurance-related expertise offered by a highly skilled and knowledgeable workforce.
Arab World Online 2017 report released
The Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG) has released a report titled The Arab World Online 2017 today (Wednesday, …