InfoWatch Group will unveil its international digital technology and cybersecurity training centre in the Middle East for local government officials and business executives, as well as students from field-specific universities as part of the firm’s participation at Gulf Information Security Expo and Conference (GISEC).
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.0 3843Over one million children fell victim to identity fraud
A new report from Javelin Strategy & Research says that in 2017, more than 1 million children in the United States were victims of identity theft, resulting in $2.6 billion in losses.
First AI-driven security operations centre opens in Dubai
Paladion has launched the first AI-driven SOC in the Middle East to protect enterprises in the region from next-generation threats.
Abu Dhabi to strengthen cross-border data protection
The Global Privacy Enforcement Network (GPEN) has approved the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) a membership, making the UAE entity the first member from an Arab country to be able to build international relationships in the data protection field.
“Data leakage up four-fold”: InfoWatch
The number of compromised data records worldwide, including social security numbers, bank card details, and other critical information, grew more …
$3 million on the line for ethical hackers in Dubai
Dubai-based startup Crowdfense has launched a $10 million bug bounty programme to acquire and further develop active cyber-defense capabilities.
Dubai-based Careem hit by major cyber-attack
Dubai-based ride hailing firm Careem was hit by a cyber-attack that compromised the data of 14 million users, the company said on Monday.
Carbon Black to highlight predictive security at GISEC
Carbon Black has announced its participation at the Gulf Information Security Expo & Conference (GISEC 2018) for the fourth consecutive year, which will be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 1st to 3rd of May 2018 in conjunction with IoTx, under the umbrella of The Future of Technology Week.
Four billion people will be at risk to cyber-attacks by 2020
The annual cost of damages caused by cybercrimes is expected to reach $6 trillion by 2021, according to a recent industry report.
Kaspersky Lab CEO calls out Jack Dorsey over Twitter ban
“You’re only shooting yourself in the foot when you cater to the geopolitical noise and start refusing to promote material on false pretences – contrary to the interests of your own business,” says Eugene Kaspersky in his letter.