Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity news, data protection updates, cloud security trends, and digital threat intelligence for businesses and organizations in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region.
Big Tech and AI Companies Earn Up to $160,000 per User Over a Lifetime, Report Finds
A new report by Web3 Foundation reveals that Big Tech and AI companies earn up to $160,000 from each internet user over their lifetime.
Absher Platform Records Over 16.5 Million Transactions in April 2026
The Absher platform processed over 16.5 million transactions in April 2026, highlighting a strong shift toward digital public services.
Perplexity Open-Sources Bumblebee Security Tool for Developers
Perplexity has open-sourced Bumblebee, a local security tool designed to protect developers from malicious code and silent AI data leaks.
Anthropic Prepares Claude Mythos Model for Developer and Security Tools
Anthropic is preparing its new Claude Mythos model for integration into Claude Code and Claude Security tools, according to recent system updates.
Project Glasswing Identifies Over 10,000 Software Vulnerabilities
Anthropic’s collaborative security initiative has identified over 10,000 high-severity vulnerabilities in critical software systems during its first month.
GACA Prepares Digital Infrastructure for 1447 AH Hajj Season
GACA confirms over 12,000 flights and 3.1 million seats for the 2026 Hajj season, highlighting the critical need for real-time digital visibility.
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SDAIA Outlines National Data Quality Guidelines for AI Readiness
SDAIA has introduced a structured five-phase framework to improve data quality across Saudi organizations, supporting digital transformation and AI readiness.
DCO Report Calls for Action to Protect Civilian Digital Ecosystems During Crises
The DCO released a report calling for coordinated action to protect civilian digital ecosystems during crises, outlining four key tracks and a practical framework for resilience.
ManageEngine Rolls Out Autonomous AI Agents Across Its Suite
ManageEngine launches Zia Agents, autonomous AI agents for IT management, with a focus on data privacy and governance.
Fortinet and NVIDIA Deepen Integration to Secure Enterprise AI with FortiAIGate
Fortinet and NVIDIA have launched FortiAIGate, a zero-trust security solution for enterprise AI workloads. The joint offering protects AI models, data, and autonomous agents across cloud and on-premises environments.
Splunk Research Shows Downtime Costs Global 2000 $600 Billion Annually
Splunk research reveals Global 2000 downtime costs hit $600B annually, up 50% in two years. The report shows $15,000 per minute and hidden costs like customer churn and regulatory fines.
stc group Prepares for Hajj 1447 with Network Expansions and Cybersecurity
stc group completed preparations for Hajj 1447 AH with over 1,100 outdoor sites and 400 in-building base stations, plus cybersecurity enhancements for pilgrim connectivity.
Cisco Identity Intelligence Powered by Cisco-Built AI Model
Cisco Identity Intelligence becomes the first Cisco product powered entirely by a Cisco-built AI model, enhancing identity risk visibility for security teams. The advancement strengthens security capabilities across the Middle East.
Kaspersky Report: 57% of SOC Data Left Uncovered by Real-Time Detection
Kaspersky’s latest security report reveals that enterprise SOCs detect less than half their collected data in real-time, leaving 57% of sources uncovered by active detection logic.
Group-IB Named Representative Vendor in Gartner’s 2026 Incident Response Market Guide
Group-IB earns Gartner recognition as a Representative Vendor in cybersecurity incident response retainer services, backed by 1,600 investigations across 60 countries and 11 global response centers.
Research Team Breaks Apple’s M5 Memory Security in Less Than a Week
Researchers at Calif used Claude Mythos to break Apple’s Memory Integrity Enforcement on M5 chips in under a week. The breakthrough suggests that AI-powered security research is accelerating vulnerability discovery timelines across the industry.
AI Advances in Hacking as Defenders Deploy Counter-Agents
Google and security researchers revealed this week that attackers are using AI to find and exploit vulnerabilities, while defenders deploy AI agents to identify critical flaws faster than human teams.
CST Launches Saudi Domain Campaign to Boost Digital Identity Registration
CST launches Saudi Domain campaign encouraging registration through licensed registrars, supporting digital identity promotion for individuals and organizations across the Kingdom.
3,500 National Employees Complete Cybersecurity Awareness Training for Hajj Season
The National Cybersecurity Authority trained over 3,500 government employees in cybersecurity awareness Hajj training through 19 specialized sessions. The program strengthened digital security practices across national entities supporting pilgrims.
Only 53% of Saudi Families Secure All Their Devices, Kaspersky Study Finds
Kaspersky’s study shows only 53% of Saudi families fully secure their devices, revealing a gap between cybersecurity awareness and actual implementation of protection measures.
Microsoft’s MDASH System Finds 16 Windows Vulnerabilities Using AI Agents
Microsoft’s MDASH multi-model agentic system discovered 16 Windows vulnerabilities including four critical remote code execution flaws. The AI-powered tool scored 88.45% on the CyberGym benchmark and achieved 100% recall on five years of tcpip.sys security cases.
Fortinet Reports 20% Revenue Growth in Q1 2026 as Enterprise Cybersecurity Spending Accelerates
Fortinet reported $1.85 billion in Q1 2026 revenue with 20% year-over-year growth, driven by strong enterprise demand for cybersecurity solutions and integrated networking platforms.