The UAE accounted for 2.4 million of the 1.7 billion ransomware attacks detected globally in Q1 of 2018, according to a recent report by cybersecurity solutions firm Trend Micro.
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Cisco executive outlines Top 5 tips for mitigating the threat of device sharing
Martin Lee, EMEA Lead for Cisco Talos, outlines his 5 top tips to mitigate the ongoing threat of device sharing, … 0 675
UAE National Archives updates smart platform
The UAE National Archives has launched three new publications that are available on its smart platform, WAM reported.
UAE advances space exploration vision with new deal
The UAE Space Agency and the South African National Space Agency, SANSA, signed MoU for cooperation between them in the areas of peaceful exploration of the outer space.
Careem ‘Captinahs’ hit the road in Saudi Arabia
The drivers – referred to as Captainahs – will begin working with Careem from today as part of the company’s ongoing mission to simplify and improve lies in the region.
Over 60% of UAE consumers use unsecured WiFi when shopping online
The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai and Visa have launched a consumer education campaign that aims to promote safe card usage and provide consumers with tips and advice to protect themselves against payment-related fraud.
First look at the future of travel: Dubai to Abu Dhabi via hyperloop
A look at the first pod prototype for Dubai’s proposed 700mph Hyperloop was unveiled on Saturday.
Area 2071 teams ups with global tech firm to fuel digitisation in UAE
Area 2071, the physical embodiment of the UAE Centennial 2071 Plan, has announced that it will be collaborating with global technology company SAP on innovations to help inspire creative minds and fuel digital government.
Dubai Area 2071 to host EY’s innovation centre
Dubai Future Foundation has announced that it will be hosting the EY wavespace centre within Area 2071 in Dubai.
UAE gears up to send first Emirati astronaut to space
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), and The Russian Federal Space Agency, Roscosmos, signed a cooperation agreement to send the first Emirati astronaut to space to participate in scientific research as part of the Russian space mission.
Dubai to take Smart City expertise to Shanghai
The Smart Dubai Office (SDO) will highlight the latest developments in urban technology at the Dubai Smart City Innovation Conference, which the government firm will be hosting in Shanghai, China, on 24th to 27th June 2018.