A new ransomware called MegaCortex has been discovered, that targets corporate networks and workstations on them. Once a network is penetrated, attackers infect the entire network by distributing the ransomware using Windows domain controllers. In a new report, Sophos, a global leader in endpoint and network security, has stated thatRead More…
Docker, the company behind the virtualization tool of the same name, announced that it has suffered a security breach. However, instead of making an official announcement, the company sent an alert to affected customers advising them them to change their passwords check their security logs. The company said: “During a briefRead More…
Paul Potgieter, Managing Director – UAE, Dimension Data, explains that no matter the degree of adoption and integration, the security challenges of digital organizations are vastly different from those of legacy organizations. With the benefits of cloud platforms and mobility becoming increasingly obvious in the region, organizations have now started migrationRead More…
Tenable Inc, the Cyber Exposure company, released the ‘Cybersecurity in Operational Technology: 7 Insights You Need to Know’ report, an independent study by the Ponemon Institute. The study identifies the true extent of cyberattacks experienced by critical infrastructure operators — professionals in industries using industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technologyRead More…
(WAM) The number of cyber-attacks against websites in the UAE during the first four months of the current year reached 155, compared to 297 attacks during the same period of 2017, a decline of 48 percent.Read More…
Morey Haber, Chief Technology Officer, BeyondTrust explains how it is critical for organizations to regularly practice and role play their response to cyber attacks. This he explains, is key to an effective incident response. Read More…
SecureLink, a risk advisory firm based in Dubai and part of the StarLink group, has today announced signing up distribution rights with Synack for the region.Read More…
The holiday season is in full swing and once again we can expect to see a surge in cyber attacks targeting retailers and consumers. Alastair Paterson, CEO and Co-Founder, Digital Shadows outlines how hackers are expected to target retailers and what retailers as well as consumers can do to remediate risk fromRead More…
