Symantec has uncovered the operations of a threat actor named Leafminer that is targeting a broad list of government organisations and business verticals in various regions in the Middle East since at least early 2017.
Fortinet announces updates to FortiWeb Web Application Firewall
Two-step AI-based machine learning improves attack detection accuracy to create a nearly “set and forget” web application firewall. Fortinet has …
How partners can win customers’ trust
Alain Penel, regional vice president, Middle East, Fortinet, advises partners to take advantage of the opportunities that help customers reassess …
Something Phishy: how to identify and avoid phishing scams
Phishing is one of the most common attack vectors for hackers who exploit end-user behaviour as the weakest link in an organisations cyber-defense.
Organisations struggle with too many vendors and security skills gap: study
The study titled, The Challenge of Building the Right Security Automation Architecture, highlighted that the growing threat landscape and security skills gap facing cybersecurity teams demand that organisations implement automation for a stronger security posture.
Security at your fingertips: how to craft a strong password
There have been predictions that password use would decline thanks to alternative methods of authentication, yet the need to register for countless websites and online services means that we are actually employing more of them than ever.
StarLink to enable SOC efficiencies with new deal
StarLink has announced the signing of the distribution partnership with ATAR Labs for the Middle East and North Africa.
Commvault, IBM simplify data management and protection
Commvault has announced a new partnership with IBM, in which IBM Business Resiliency Services will be able to provide a managed service based on the Commvault software portfolio of data management and protection software, including the Commvault Data Platform.
FinTech set to catapult GCC cybsersecurity market to $8 billion
Banking and finance security innovations in the UAE is set to drive the GCC’s cybersecurity market to $8 billion in 2018 as organisations optimise emerging technologies such as facial recognition. iris scans and crypto currency.
Egypt accounts for 3.97M of global ransomware threats: study
Egypt continues to face a growing threat from cyber-attacks with malware detections in Q1 of 2018 reaching 253,995, the second highest figure in the North African region.
Malwarebytes on why multi-layered security is key to thwarting cryptojacking
Anthony O’Mara, vice president, EMEA, Malwarebytes, sheds light on a new malware that’s on the rise and why having a multi-layered security approach is key to thwarting this threat.
How enterprises can get a handle on data
Michel Nader, Regional Director, Data Protection Solutions, Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META Region), Dell EMC, shares insights on the critical strategies needed for protecting data.
Sophos makes email security “smarter” with deep learning
Sophos has launched the first email protection solution to offer predictive security with active threat protection (ATP), anti-phishing email authentication, and outbound scanning and policy support.
Why enterprises should update security strategies to eliminate blind spots
Maher Jadallah, regional director, Middle East, Tenable, discusses how they should re-think their approach to security.
Mimecast appoints Jeff Ogden as general manager for Middle East
In his new role, Ogden will oversee the company’s UAE operations and growth in the region, and will be responsible for educating organisations about evolving cyberattacks and how to build a cyber resilience strategy for email.
“The tech industry has to step up,” says Microsoft CEO
Speaking on the sidelines of the VivaTech conference in Paris last week at a “Tech for Good” event, Nadella said he believes there is a “tremendous responsibility” on tech firms to scale, recognise and act upon with regards to data protection.
Trend Micro instrumental in Scan4You conviction
Trend Micro has announced details of its close cooperation with the FBI to identify, arrest and bring to trial the individuals linked to the infamous Counter Antivirus (CAV) service Scan4You.
Why the digital space is the new battlefield
While there remain parts of the world blighted by conventional warfare, news reports today are just as likely to be about cyber warfare as military offensives.
Supply chain the new weak link in business security: study
Last year saw a worrying increase in ransomware and other cyber-attacks targeting the supply chain, with the business and professional services sector receiving a significant increase of attacks.
The big picture: why cloud systems need a security boost
The cloud is getting bigger and bigger, as a glance at the revenue figures for some of the biggest providers demonstrates vividly.