Customers and retailers need to be vigilant to keep cybercriminals at bay
2019-12-08
David Warburton, Principal Threat Evangelist at F5 Networks, explains why consumers and retailers alike should be alert for the next few monthsRead More…
Investing in MENA millennials key to enhance cybersecurity
2019-11-25
Millennials in the Middle East are the key to the solution of raising cybersecurity concerns in the region provided, the abundant talent is recognized and nurtured, reveals a recent study conducted by Booz Allen Hamilton.Read More…
Sophos to showcase latest cybersecurity innovations at GITEX Technology Week 2019
2019-10-01
Sophos, a global leader in network and endpoint security, will showcase its latest cybersecurity innovations at GITEX Technology Week 2019, which will be held from Oct. 6 to10, 2019, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Visitors to the stand (Sheikh Rashid Hall Stand: SR-D10-) will be able to hear moreRead More…
UAE firms less likely to have experienced cyber attacks in the past two years compared to global average: Report
2019-10-01
UAE management boards are enthusiastic about digital transformation in their organizations, and are especially interested in its capacity to increase operational efficiencies, the 2019 Harvey Nash/KPMG Chief Information Officer Survey has found. The UAE is on par with global organizations when it comes to investing in digital strategies, with nearlyRead More…
Millions of iOS devices affected by unfixable flaw
2019-10-01
Cyber security researchers have discovered a new “unfixable” iPhone exploit that allows hackers thorough access to hundreds of millions of iOS devices. Called “checkm8”, the exploit affects every single iOS device released between 2011 and 2017, including the iPad, Apple Watch, iPod Touch, and Apple TV. The exploit has the abilityRead More…
‘The predictive approach is the way forward in cybersecurity’
2019-09-10
Prediction is the latest buzzword in cybersecurity, and the Middle East region is slowly but surely catching up to this trend. Spectrami, a global value-added distributor offering comprehensive solutions in the realm of information security, data center infrastructure and data communication networks across EMEA, has taken the first step inRead More…
Researchers disclose high-severity zero-day vulnerability for Android OS
2019-09-09
A high-severity, zero-day security vulnerability for Android OS, which resides in the Video for Linux 2 (v4l2) driver has been disclosed. To exploit this vulnerability, attackers first needs to have local access to the device, following which they can take complete control of the device. This vulnerability doesn’t help hackersRead More…
‘Machine learning has revolutionized the cybersecurity industry’
2019-09-08
Scott Manson, Managing Director – Middle East & Turkey, McAfee, speaks to Anita Joseph about the regional cybersecurity landscape, different kinds of attacks that organizations face, the advantages of using multiple machine learningRead More…