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Cybersecurity news, data protection updates, cloud security trends, and digital threat intelligence for businesses and organizations in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region.
SUSE and NVIDIA Introduce Sovereign Framework for Enterprise Agentic AI
SUSE and NVIDIA launched an integrated architecture that provides zero-trust security and sovereign execution controls for enterprise agentic AI workflows.
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Cisco Warns of Rising Shadow AI Risks in Saudi Enterprises
Cisco reports unapproved generative tools increase breach expenses by $670,000, urging Saudi firms to implement clear data access controls and monitoring.
Kaspersky Survey Shows Generational Divide in Saudi Shopping Habits
A Kaspersky survey reveals that 48% of Gen Z shoppers find discounts via social media, while older generations prefer search engines and brand websites.
Bank of Singapore Highlights Dubai and Asian Wealth Hub Ties
Bank of Singapore CEO Jason Moo outlined the complementary roles of Dubai and Asian hubs, noting rising capital flows and automated client onboarding systems.
Fifth Digital Transformation Kuwait Conference 2026 Convenes Leaders to Address AI and Public Policy
The 5th Digital Transformation Kuwait Conference opened at Crowne Plaza Kuwait, bringing together government and technology leaders to address public sector modernization.
KnowBe4 Expands Data Residency to Saudi Arabia and Five Global Markets
KnowBe4 is expanding in-region data residency to Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and four other international markets to support local regulatory compliance.
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e-Crime Bureau Signs Cybersecurity Partnership With Smart Africa
e-Crime Bureau has partnered with Smart Africa to boost digital defense capabilities and connect Gulf investments with African infrastructure projects.
WhatsApp Events Feature Expands to Non-Users with New Hub
WhatsApp has updated its Events tool to let non-users view invitations and RSVP without installing the app, alongside a new hub for managing gatherings.
CrowdStrike Launches Sovereign Cloud Deployment in Saudi Arabia
CrowdStrike launched its sovereign cloud deployment in Saudi Arabia, offering local data residency and AI-native security on the Falcon platform.
Kaspersky Uncovers Growing Links Between Hacktivists and DDoS Attack Providers
Kaspersky research reveals that hacktivist groups are increasingly using commercial DDoS providers to expand political attack operations.
Infostealer Malware Affected 72% of Organizations in Credential Study
A study by Outpost24 found that infostealer malware compromised credentials at 72% of surveyed organizations across Europe and the United States.
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Kaspersky Survey Finds 63% of META Online Learners Hit by Cyber Incidents
A Kaspersky survey reveals 63% of online learners in the META region faced cyber incidents, with 29% suffering direct financial losses.
Al Hilal Group Unveils Tech Arabia to Expand Regional Technology Coverage
Al Hilal Group announced the introduction of Tech Arabia, an online IT news publication covering enterprise systems, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.
Mashreq Deploys Generative AI With Clari5 for Banking Fraud Detection
Mashreq has launched generative AI capabilities with Clari5 to enhance fraud risk management and analyst productivity across its banking operations.
FireCompass Launches UAE Sovereign Instance for Autonomous Security Testing
FireCompass has released a locally hosted UAE instance of its agentic AI penetration testing platform to meet regional data residency requirements.
UAE Organizations Face Quadruple the Global Rate of Mobile Phishing Attacks
KnowBe4 reports a 41.1% increase in spear phishing as UAE organizations face nearly four times the global average of mobile phishing lures.
Protectt.ai Acquires Majority Stake in AIShield to Expand Cybersecurity Offerings
Protectt.ai has completed a majority stake investment in AIShield, expanding its defensive capabilities across enterprise mobile and machine learning environments.
Seventy Percent of Firms Delegate Human Decisions to AI Despite Audit Gaps
A study by Illumio reveals that 70% of companies delegate decisions to AI, but only 49% can fully audit the actions of automated tools.
VAST Data and NVIDIA Introduce Foundation Stack for AI Agent Sandboxes
VAST Data and NVIDIA have launched an enterprise infrastructure stack combining the VAST AI OS with NVIDIA NemoClaw and OpenShell for running AI agents.
VAST Data and Hyperfusion Integrate OS into Modular AI Infrastructure
VAST Data and Hyperfusion have partnered to deliver factory-built data centers powered by VAST AI OS. The joint system enables rapid deployment of sovereign AI inference.