Bankers are cautioning their customers against a new wave of voice phishing, also termed as, ‘vishing’, through which confidential data is obtained from customers fraudulently to deceive them.
Sheikh Mohammed unconcerned by regional tension
High Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai …
Phishing attacks bigger threats than data breaches: Google
A recent Google study has revealed that phishing attacks via fake emails pose the greatest threat to people, followed by keyloggers and third-party breaches as account hacking increases globally.
Huawei, Gemalto team up for NarrowBand IoT
To help device manufacturers meet a growing demand for long-lasting low-power NarrowBand (NB) IoT modules, Gemalto and Huawei – via …
UAE’s regulations on electric vehicles to be extended across GCC
ESMA said it will issue certificates of conformity to all electric vehicles that match the requirement of the new system,
Hackers claim to break iPhone X’s Face ID
When Apple released the iPhone X on November 3, it touched off an immediate race among hackers around the world to be the …
ADNOC sets up AI platform, digital command centre
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE …
Waseela rolls out high-speed wireless network in Jordan schools
Waseela’s project aims to provide a high-speed wireless network between schools and education directories in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
DCG to host team building ‘Desert Safari Retreat’ event
Dubai Computer Group (DCG) is organising a mega event, DCG Desert Safari Retreat, to build team spirit among the association’s …
Biotech giant Shire opens EAMEA Dubai office
Rare disease researcher Shire has opened its new offices in Dubai, as the UAE seeks annual pharmaceutical investments of AED3 …
UAE, France bolster ties in innovation, mobility and sustainability
UAE and France called for strategic cooperation between the two countries in the areas of innovation, mobility and sustainability, during the UAE-France Business Forum in Dubai.
Symantec acquires VPN provider SurfEasy
Symantec has announced that it has acquired SurfEasy, a Virtual Private Network (VPN) provider that delivers easy-to-use solutions for online …
Abu Dhabi solar plant ‘on track’ to start operations in 2019
The 1.2-gigawatt project is “well on track and on schedule,” said Mothana Qteishat, Jinko Solar’s managing director for project development in the Middle East and North Africa.
The cat and mouse game: AI and machine learning’s role in cybersecurity
As the world swoons over the promise and practice of AI and machine learning, the world of cybersecurity sees both the hero and the villain take part in the game.
Emirates Transport nears launch of region’s first electric school bus
Emirates Transport has launched the final phase of testing for the first battery-powered electric school bus in the region.
ADX implements BI and data warehousing platform
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has debuted a new business intelligence and data warehousing platform, provided by Gulf Business …
Ring introduces Smart Video Doorbell 2 to the Middle East
Ring has launched the Ring Video Doorbell 2 with 1080p HD video, adjustable motion sensors and a removable, rechargeable battery pack.
One Million Arab Coders project draws 500,000 applicants in first week
Launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the initiative seeks to train a million young people in coding techniques to empower Arab youth and arm them with the tools to succeed in the age of technology.
Cybercriminals target cryptocurrency, says report
Group-IB, which specialises in preventing and investigating high-tech crimes and online fraud, recently announced the key findings from its annual ‘Hi-Tech Crime Trends 2017’ report.
iPhone X first impressions
Apple has selected a handful of bloggers and vloggers to review its much-awaited iPhone X. Here’s what they have to say.