Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity news, data protection updates, cloud security trends, and digital threat intelligence for businesses and organizations in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region.
Over 320,000 Fortinet Firewall Devices Targeted in Massive FortiBleed Cyber Campaign
A massive cyber campaign named FortiBleed has targeted over 320,000 Fortinet firewall devices, compromising 75,000 credentials across major global corporations.
France Ends Palantir Intelligence Contract in Sovereign AI Push
France has launched a sovereign AI push, ending its intelligence agency’s contract with Palantir to invest €655 million in local technology.
Google Launches Android 17 with Multitasking and Security Upgrades
Google has officially launched Android 17 on Pixel devices, introducing a new Bubbles multitasking tool and enhanced security features.
Nedaa Explores Critical Communications Technologies at CCW 2026
Nedaa is exploring new critical communications technologies at CCW 2026 in London to support public safety and emergency response operations.
Anthropic Fable Standoff Enters Day Five as Export Control Debate Intensifies
The Anthropic Fable standoff enters its fifth day as US export controls spark debate over national security and international technology sharing.
Intersec Saudi Arabia Establishes Advisory Committees for 2026 Summits
Intersec Saudi Arabia has announced the formation of its advisory committees for the Future Security and Fire Protection summits in Riyadh.
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SniperDz Phishing Platform Dismantled in Coordinated Global Operation
A coordinated international operation has dismantled the SniperDz phishing platform, leading to the arrest of its developer in Algeria.
HAVELSAN Presents Multi-Domain Operational Integration Systems at Eurosatory 2026
HAVELSAN is showcasing its command and control, combat management, and autonomous systems at Eurosatory 2026 to address multi-domain operational integration.
Digital Cooperation Organization Launches Global Expert Community to Drive Digital Collaboration
The Digital Cooperation Organization has launched a new global platform to mobilize expertise and support international digital initiatives.
Kaspersky and SIT Study Links Sharenting to Lower Digital Safety Motivation
A joint study by Kaspersky and SIT reveals that parents who frequently share their children’s photos online are less motivated to practice digital safety.
NVIDIA Open-Sources SkillSpector to Secure AI Agent Skills
NVIDIA has released SkillSpector, an open-source security scanner designed to detect vulnerabilities and malicious code in AI agent skills before installation.
AI Platform Outages Surge as Enterprise Adoption Grows
AI platform disruptions rose sharply in early 2026 as growing enterprise adoption and heavier workloads exposed reliability issues across the full infrastructure stack.
FCC Secures Wireless Networks for FIFA World Cup 2026
The FCC has deployed advanced spectrum sensors and partnered with multiple agencies to secure wireless networks for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Anthropic Fable 5 Suspended Globally Following US Export Control Directive
Anthropic has suspended access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 globally following a US government export control directive restricting foreign national access.
US Government Orders Suspension of Anthropic Fable 5 and Mythos 5 Models
The US government has ordered the suspension of Anthropic Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models over national security concerns, forcing the developer to disable access.
DXC Anthropic Partnership to Deploy Claude in Enterprise Systems
DXC Technology and Anthropic have formed a multi-year global alliance to deploy Claude AI models into mission-critical enterprise systems.
WhatsApp to Raise Minimum iPhone System Requirements in November 2026
WhatsApp will require iPhones to run iOS 15.5 or later starting November 30, 2026, affecting both personal and business users.
Homebrew 6.0.0 Released with Tap Trust Security and Performance Upgrades
Homebrew 6.0.0 has officially launched, introducing a new tap trust security mechanism, a default internal JSON API, and Linux sandboxing.
Ministry of Interior to Organize Global Security Summit in Riyadh
The Ministry of Interior will host the Global Security Summit in Riyadh this December, featuring specialized workshops and the SAIIF innovation competition.
Digital Cooperation Organization Launches Global Expert Community to Drive Digital Growth
The Digital Cooperation Organization has launched the Global Expert Community in Riyadh to mobilize global expertise and support digital initiatives.
ATERMES to Showcase Autonomous Defense Systems at Eurosatory 2026
ATERMES will present its latest autonomous defense systems, including the ALTORE counter-UAS system, at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris.
Rubrik Launches Rubrik AI Platform for Agentic Cyber Resilience
Rubrik has launched its new Rubrik AI platform to deliver autonomous cyber resilience and automated recovery workflows across cloud environments.