Mohamed Ghamdi

Kaspersky discovers new local banking Trojan is going global
Kaspersky researchers have discovered a new banking malware from Brazil, named Bizarro, targeting 70 banks from different European and South American countries. Kaspersky researchers have discovered a new banking malware from Brazil, named Bizarro, targeting 70 banks from different European and South American countries. Last year, Kaspersky researchers saw several banking trojans from South America […]

Mastercard welcomes NEC Payments as a Global Partner of Fintech Express
Saudi Arabia – 24 May 2021: Mastercard has announced that the Bahrain-based NEC Payments is now a global partner of Mastercard Fintech Express, which connects tech-savvy startups with traditional players such as banks. The program supports digital payment innovators by making it simple to collaborate with the tech company and its partners to launch new […]

MENAISC2021 Launches Tomorrow with Participation of 40 Global Cybersecurity Experts
Leading cybersecurity conference, the Middle East and North Africa Information Security Conference 2021 is all set to launch tomorrow under the theme “Cybersecurity Vigilance …Continuous Monitoring & Mitigation. Understanding the Impact in a 5G Era.” The two-day conference on May 25 and 26 includes the participation of over 40, local, regional and global cybersecurity experts. […]

Kaspersky alerts: lack of global response to value-chain risks represents ‘ticking cyber-bomb’
Supply chain attacks have proved very successful in recent years. Amid increased digitization, including at government and public services, organizations are more vulnerable to these types of threats than ever before. However, there is still no global policy response to fix value-chain risks, which represents a hazardous cyber-vulnerability. To address this issue and find possible […]

Lamborghini announces its roadmap for electrification: “Direzione Cor Tauri”
A landmark transformation plan for Lamborghini’s sustainability path: from product electrification to the Sant’Agata Bolognese site Top product performance: the absolute priority throughout the entire electrification program Roadmap incorporates celebration of the combustion engine and the range’s hybrid transition by 2024 Internal target defined: 50% less product CO2 emissions by the beginning of 2025 The […]

The Truck of the Future Is Here: All-Electric Ford F-150 Lightning
All-Electric Power to Wow, More Connected Technology, Elevated Drive Experience and Built Ford Tough Capability Super Powers Only Electric Can Deliver F-Series, America’s best-selling truck for 44 years1, charges into the future with the F-150 Lightning, elevated by all the advantages of electrification and packed with connected technology. F-150 Lighting is a powerhouse that delivers […]

Cycle Souq expands its regional footprint to Saudi Arabia, Oman and Bahrain
Attention all cyclists and commuters, Cycle Souq is now available online in Saudi Arabia, Oman and Bahrain. That’s right, the eco-friendly marketplace that is home to a range of the best, most convenient and cost-effective bicycles, scooters, and accessories, has now expanded its reach to Saudi Arabia, Oman and Bahrain. Several of the brands stocked […]

Qualcomm Advances and Scales 5G IoT Industry, Unveiling Purpose-Built 5G Modem Optimized for IIoT
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. helps lead the IoT ecosystem forward by introducing the company’s first, purpose-built Internet of Things (IoT) modem solution equipped with 5G connectivity and optimized for Industrial IoT (IIoT) applications. The Qualcomm® 315 5G IoT Modem-RF System is a comprehensive modem-to-antenna solution designed to support the IoT ecosystem in building upgradeable LTE and […]

Huawei Hosts Saudi Core Partners Conference 2021
Saudi Arabia, May 20, 2021: Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, held its virtual Saudi Core Partner Convention 2021. Under the theme of “Safety & Quality First, Digitalization Leads Innovation, and Collaborate to Win-Win”, the conference brought together Huawei’s key partners in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The […]

Ransomware operators and where to find them: Kaspersky sheds light on the ransomware ecosystem
Ransomware is on the tip of everyone’s tongue every time businesses discuss cyberthreats they are likely to face in 2021. Attackers have built their brands and are bold in their advances like never before, with the news about organizations being hit with ransomware consistently on newspaper front pages. But by placing themselves under the spotlight, such […]

LEXUS ACHIEVES CUMULATIVE GLOBAL SALES OF 2 MILLION ELECTRIFIED VEHICLES
The cumulative reduction in CO2 emission is approximately 19 million tons. Introduction of PHEV vehicles in 2021. Introduction of an all-electric BEV model in 2022. TOKYO, Japan (May 18, 2021) – Lexus announced today that the luxury brand eclipsed the milestone of 2 million global sales of electrified vehicles at the end of April 2021. Since […]

SAMACO Automotive, the top Audi dealer in the Middle East
Saudi Arabia – May 19, 2021: SAMACO Automotive, the exclusive dealer of the Audi brand in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, continues shinning after winning the award for the best Audi car dealer in the Middle East for the year 2020. The company is working at an increasing pace to provide the best services and features […]

Citi Appoints Wassim Al-Khatib as Citi Saudi Arabia CEO
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Citi today announced the appointment of Wassim Al-Khatib as Citi Saudi Arabia (CSA) Chief Executive Officer,subject to approval by the Saudi Arabian Capital Market Authority (CMA). In this capacity, Wassim will be responsible for Citi’s regulated business in Saudi Arabia and for coordinating the overall delivery to clients in the country, reporting to […]

Cyber Security Company, Rapid7, Hit by Supply Chain Attack
Codecov, a San Francisco based company in the technology industry was recently made victim of a vast cyber security attack, likened to the SolarWinds attack, that has had a forceful and devastating effect, impacting users around the globe, including cyber security company Rapid7. ‘Supply chain attacks rose by 42% in the first quarter of 2021 […]

Automated learning, vulnerability management, and more in new Kaspersky Industrial CyberSecurity for Networks
May the force of industrial cybersecurity be with you Kaspersky has launched the new edition of its industrial network visibility and security platform, Kaspersky Industrial CyberSecurity for Networks. In addition to operational technology (OT) traffic monitoring, which reveals unauthorized activity, Kaspersky Industrial CyberSecurity for Networks now flags vulnerabilities in equipment and gives recommendations for their […]

Help AG – Etisalat Digital Security Named as a Major Player in GCC Professional Security Services by IDC MarketScape
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 18, 2021: Help AG – Etisalat Digital Security, the cybersecurity arm of Etisalat Digital and one of the region’s most trusted security service providers, has been named as a Major Player in the influential IDC MarketScape: Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Professional Security Services 2020 Vendor Assessment (Doc # META47033220, December 2020). The […]

EY: 70% of MENA consumers believe brands have a responsibility to positively impact the world
57% of MENA consumers will prioritize the environment and climate change in how they live and the products they buy 77% of MENA consumers are prepared to share personal data for healthier product recommendations 58% of MENA consumers say price will drive their purchasing choices three years from now Saudi Arabia – 17 May 2021: […]

Back to normal: Despite a spike in January, DDoS attacks in Q1 2021 return to pre-lockdown numbers
In Q1 2021, the number of DDoS attacks dropped by 29% compared to the same period in 2020, but increased by 47% compared to Q4 2020, according to data from Kaspersky DDoS Prevention. However, this growth is explained by an unusual spike in January – that month accounted for 43% of all attacks in the […]

Emirates and flydubai build on Dubai’s connectivity with more choices for travellers since reactivation of strategic partnership
Joint network to reach 168 passenger destinations by end of May Nearly 500,000 customers have flown with reactivated partnership since September 2020 Dubai, UAE, 17 May 2021: Emirates and flydubai are delivering on their customer promise to reintroduce more convenience, choice and seamless connectivity for travellers across their combined network, which is expected to reach 168 […]

Digital Turbine Announces Completion of Acquisition of AdColony
UAE, May 17, 2021 — Digital Turbine, Inc. (Nasdaq: APPS) announced today that it has completed its acquisition of AdColony Holding AS (“AdColony”). The acquisition of AdColony, a leading mobile advertising platform servicing advertisers and publishers with a reach of more than 1.5 billion monthly global users, is integral to Digital Turbine’s expressed strategy to provide a […]

Climate Change Tops the Agenda for Institutional Investors in 2021
Institutional Investors Highlight the Growing Importance of ESG in Investment and Proxy Voting Decisions in a New Morrow Sodali Survey LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE/AETOSWire)– When institutional investors with USD 29 trillion in assets under management were asked what issue was most likely to prompt them to engage with company boards, climate change topped the agenda. This is […]

TiE to shine the Flame of entrepreneurship with its Global Summit in Dubai
Summit to attract over 2000 entrepreneurs from over 25 countries, investors, thought leaders and policymakers KSA – 17 May 2021 –The Dubai chapter of The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) announced that it will host the largest ever TiE Global Summit (TGS2021) for the first time in the UAE in December 2021. A total of over 2000 entrepreneurs, […]
