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Oman thwarted over 800M cyber-attacks: ITA
Oman has reportedly warded off over 880 million cyber-attacks on government networks in 2017, three times more than 2016 when the country recorded 279 million such attacks.1 3679
F5’s new security offerings improve app protection
F5 Networks has introduced new offerings that provide advanced access controls and dedicated SSL visibility with orchestration capabilities to help …
UAE residents: Here’s all you need to know about the latest WhatsApp hoax
A dodgy chain-mail scam is said to be doing the rounds on WhatsApp once again, becoming the latest in a …
GCC nations among most vulnerable to cyber-attacks globally
The UAE and Kuwait were found to be among the most vulnerable in a Trend Micro report analysing worldwide threats.
UAE, Kuwait among most attractive targets of cyber-attacks
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.
GBM’s Nofal on why GCC firms should move away from siloed cybersecurity
Gulf Business Machines’ VP for Intelligent Network Solutions, Security and Mobility Hani Nofal discusses why organisations need to rethink their cybersecurity strategies and shift their investments to more proactive tools and measures.
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.
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.
Social engineering: Don’t be the weakest link
Technology is not enough to keep an organisation cyber secure. Business leaders should also consider the human element as even the most tech-savvy professional can fall victim to a social engineering attack.
GCC firms struggling to meet GDPR deadline: report
With the deadline fast approaching, many GCC organisations are yet to begin the processes, risk lagging behind and facing penalties.