China will start carrying out security checks of IT suppliers in the country, with the intent of keeping out internet …
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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 3939
Google fixes phishing scam problem
A ‘phishing’ scam that tricked people with what appeared to be Google Docs links was doused by the internet giant after spreading wildly, AFP has reported.
Facebook and Google hit by huge phishing scam
According to reports, the tech giants fell victims to an email phishing attack that allegedly amounts to $100 million.
Cybersecurity centre set to expand Emirati-only workforce
According to a recent Bloomberg report, the Dubai Electronic Security Centre (DESC) is looking to expand its Emirati-only workforce by 50 percent this year, in its bid to make the city the “safest electronic city in the world.”
Dubai set to host ‘RegTech’ summit
The World Arena Group in partnership with Deloitte will host RegTech MENA; the first regulatory technology summit in the Middle East on 16 and 17 May 2017 in Dubai.
Changing the security game
Eddie Schwartz, Executive VP of Cyber Services, DarkMatter, outlines why we need to turn the tables on cyber thieves. The …
Symantec: UAE still a major target for hackers
A recent report has revealed that despite seeing an improvement in the UAE’s internet security threat profile in 2016, the country is still a key target for hackers.
How to minimise the risks of phishing scams
Employees are often the weakest link in your company’s security chain. But with a little knowledge and foresight you can mitigate the risks.
GCC residents prefer online shopping despite security concerns
A recent survey commissioned by Seamless Middle East 2017 revealed that 48 percent of GCC residents prefer to shop online, with 33 percent of respondents stating that online shopping is just as safe as offline shopping.
Pegasus, Huawei sign MoU for safe city solutions
Pegasus, a DarkMatter company, has entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Huawei to develop and deploy joint smart and safe city Big Data solutions tailored to customer requirements.