The British government has admitted that it is “as sure as possible” that North Korea carried out the “WannaCry” malware …
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Saudi Arabia spotlights cybersecurity education with new deal
Saudi Arabia has reportedly signed a strategic partnership with US education-focused technology firm, Coursera.0 2546
Attivo Networks secures $21 million in latest funding round
The funding round was led by Trident Capital Cybersecurity with participation from existing investors Bain Capital Ventures and Omidyar Technology Ventures.
ESET introduces Chrome Cleanup
ESET, a global cybersecurity company, has launched Chrome Cleanup, a new scanner and cleaner for Google Chrome designed to help users browse the web ‘safely and without interruption.’
Kaspersky Lab uncovers new zero day exploit
Kaspersky Lab’s advanced exploit prevention system has identified a new Adobe Flash zero day exploit, used in an attack on 10 October by a threat actor known as Black Oasis.
Mimecast to put spotlight on cloud-based email security
Mimecast, an email and data security company, will discuss how organisations can build a comprehensive cyber resilience strategy for email as part of its participation at GITEX Technology Week.
FireEye reveals details of Iranian hacking group
FireEye has announced details of an Iranian hacking group with potential destructive capabilities which FireEye has named APT33. FireEye analysis reveals …
Poor cybersecurity hygiene, risky apps enable destructive attacks
Fortinet has announced the findings of its latest Global Threat Landscape Report, which revealed that poor cybersecurity hygiene and risky application usage enables destructive worm-like attacks to take advantage of hot exploits at record speed.
Forcepoint names new VP of sales for EMEA
Forcepoint has announced it is further cementing global operations to meet growing demand for human-centric cybersecurity solutions by appointing Kevin Isaac as vice president of sales.
Infoblox names new director for Middle East & Africa region
Infoblox has announced the promotion of Ashraf Sheet to the role of regional director for the Middle East and Africa regions.
Dubai Police warns of public WiFi dangers
Lieutenant-Colonel Salem Bin Salmeen claimed that many people are oblivious of the risks involved in connecting to public Wi-Fi networks, and the personal information they are exposing to these hackers.