A global INTERPOL operation has taken down more than 22,000 malicious IP addresses or servers linked to cyber threats. Operation Synergia II (1 April – 31 August 2024) specifically targeted phishing, ransomware and information stealers and was a joint effort from INTERPOL, private sector partners and law enforcement agencies fromRead More…
Positive Technologies has signed a memorandum of understanding and cooperation with Amity University Dubai, one of the largest private university in the United Arab Emirates. Collaboration will be focused on improving the skills of cybersecurity specialists in the Middle East. The parties agreed to help university students and teachers participate in internships, cybersecurity events, and joint research projects.Read More…
Proofpoint has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Normalyze, a leader in Data Security Posture Management (DSPM). The acquisition is expected to close in November 2024, subject to customary closing conditions. With this acquisition, Proofpoint will further enhance its human-centric security platform with Normalyze’s leading AI-powered DSPM technology, allowing organizations to discover, classifyRead More…
Positive Technologies, a leader in result-driven cybersecurity, analyzed current cyberthreats in the Middle East1 and noted a significant increase in hacktivist2 attacks amidst the escalation of the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Moreover, the Middle East was a frequent target of APT groups. As of Q2 2024, every second successful attack against organizations resulted in a data breach—the most frequent consequence of cyberattacks in the region during the studied period.Read More…
Cognizant and Palo Alto Networks are partnering to deliver AI-driven cybersecurity capabilities and services for enterprises across industries. The partnership combines Cognizant’s longstanding track record of providing cybersecurity services with Palo Alto Networks industry-leading, AI-powered platforms to drive better security outcomes. The agreement enables Cognizant to deepen its expertise andRead More…
Gulf Business Machines (GBM) has unveiled the findings of the 12th edition of its annual security report, titled ‘Embracing Opportunities and Mitigating Risks in the Age of AI’. This year’s study explores the growing impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on cybersecurity and data privacy across the Middle East, as AIRead More…
ESET researchers have discovered several targeted campaigns against governmental institutions in Thailand, starting in 2023, where massive amounts of data have been exfiltrated. The campaigns misused legitimate file-sharing services such as Dropbox, PixelDrain, GitHub,Read More…
ESET researchers have discovered several targeted campaigns against governmental institutions in Thailand, starting in 2023, where massive amounts of data have been exfiltrated. The campaigns misused legitimate file-sharing services such as Dropbox, PixelDrain, GitHub, and OneDrive in the process. Based on the findings, ESET researchers decided to track this activityRead More…
