Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity news, data protection updates, cloud security trends, and digital threat intelligence for businesses and organizations in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region.
Cybersecurity Priorities Shift to Sovereignty and Resilience in GCC
A new report by Help AG reveals a major shift in GCC cybersecurity, driven by rising DDoS attacks, AI-powered threats, and a growing demand for sovereign cloud infrastructure.
Cequence Security Reports Record Q4 Growth Driven by Agentic AI Security Demand
Cequence Security reported record fourth-quarter growth for fiscal year 2026, driven by rising demand for autonomous agent protection systems.
Saudi Arabia’s Draft Global AI Hub Law to Reshape Data Infrastructure
Saudi Arabia’s draft Global AI Hub Law introduces a novel framework for multi-jurisdictional data hosting, balancing national sovereignty with international data exchange.
Industrial Control Systems Face Rise in Cyberattacks Globally
A new Kaspersky report reveals that 19.6% of industrial control systems faced blocked malware in Q1 2026, with manufacturing sectors seeing increased threats.
Claude Fable 5 Launched with Advanced Software Engineering Capabilities
Claude Fable 5 has been launched with advanced software engineering capabilities and new safety classifiers to prevent cybersecurity risks.
Mastercard Cyber Pulse Report Highlights Key Vulnerabilities in EEMEA Digital Economy
The Cyber Pulse Report by Mastercard reveals that 44% of cyberthreats in EEMEA target public, tech, and financial sectors, raising breach costs.
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Mastercard Cyber Pulse Report Identifies Key Vulnerabilities Across EEMEA Region
The inaugural Mastercard Cyber Pulse Report highlights critical vulnerabilities in EEMEA, where public, tech, and financial sectors face 44% of cyberthreats.
Cisco Expands AgenticOps Capabilities to Automate IT Operations
Cisco has announced new AgenticOps capabilities across networking, security, and observability to automate and simplify IT operations.
SDAIA AI Governance Frameworks Launched in Saudi Arabia
SDAIA has introduced new regulatory frameworks and 10 key documents to govern data protection and artificial intelligence ethics in Saudi Arabia.
Kaspersky Analysis Reveals Critical Vulnerabilities in Docker Hub Images
A Kaspersky study reveals that 64% of popular Docker Hub images contain critical security vulnerabilities, highlighting the urgent need for manual patching.
SDAIA and World Bank Organize 25 Sessions on AI Governance in Europe
SDAIA and the World Bank are hosting 25 specialized sessions in Belgium and Germany to discuss international AI governance and regulatory frameworks.
CIPS MENA Futures Forum to Address AI and Supply Chain Resilience in Riyadh
The CIPS MENA Futures Forum in Riyadh will explore how artificial intelligence and supplier risk management are transforming regional procurement.
NVIDIA Announces DGX Station for Windows Deskside Supercomputer
NVIDIA has introduced the DGX Station for Windows, a deskside supercomputer built on the GB300 Grace Blackwell chip.
Security Reports Reveal Smart TVs Used Silently as Web Scraping Proxies
Security researchers have discovered that free applications on Samsung and LG smart TVs are quietly routing third-party web scraping traffic through home networks.
SDAIA and Ministry of Hajj Strengthen Data Governance for Pilgrim Service Companies
SDAIA and the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah conducted a workshop for over 200 companies to improve data governance and compliance.
Kaspersky Updates Threat Intelligence Reporting with Interactive Portal
Kaspersky has updated its Threat Intelligence Reporting service, transforming over 2,000 static PDF reports into an interactive portal with advanced geo-filtering.
Internet Bot Traffic Surpasses Human Web Activity for the First Time
Cloudflare reports that automated bots now generate 57.4% of all web traffic, officially outnumbering human visits for the first time.
Huawei Launches EduTech1.0 Framework to Advance Intelligent Education and Digital Talent
Huawei has officially launched its new EduTech1.0 Framework to accelerate the transition to intelligent education and build sustainable digital talent pipelines.
Rubrik Joins Project Glasswing to Test Anthropic Mythos
Rubrik has secured early access to Anthropic’s Mythos research preview through Project Glasswing to proactively identify and patch software vulnerabilities.
du Tech Partners with Open Innovation AI to Deploy Sovereign AI Infrastructure
du Tech has partnered with Open Innovation AI to build secure Sovereign AI infrastructure, integrating National Hypercloud with GPU orchestration.
World Cup Fraud Campaign Targets Fans Ahead of 2026 Tournament
Cybersecurity researchers have exposed a massive fraud campaign targeting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, involving over 4,300 fake domains and sophisticated phishing networks.
Cisco Launches Unified Agentic Platform to Manage and Defend IT Infrastructure
Cisco has launched Cisco Cloud Control, a unified platform designed for humans and AI agents to manage and defend critical IT infrastructure.