Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity news, data protection updates, cloud security trends, and digital threat intelligence for businesses and organizations in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region.
Uptime Institute Releases 2026 Annual Outage Analysis Report
Uptime Institute’s eighth annual data center outages report shows outage frequency declining for the fifth straight year, though improvement has slowed. Costs continue rising, with 57 percent reporting outages exceeding $100,000.
Developers Deploy NPM Supply Chain Protection Against Malicious Package Attacks
Developers implement four-step npm supply chain protection configuration to defend against malicious package attacks. Configuration adds minimum release age cooldowns and enforces exact package pinning.
Mythos Finds One Confirmed Vulnerability in curl After Scanning 178K Lines of Code
Anthropic’s Mythos AI model scanned curl’s 178K lines of code and identified five potential security issues, but manual review narrowed this to just one confirmed low-severity vulnerability, questioning the model’s heavily publicized effectiveness.
TanStack npm Supply Chain Compromise: 84 Malicious Versions Detected Across 42 Packages
An attacker exploited three chained vulnerabilities to publish 84 malicious npm versions across 42 TanStack packages on May 11. Detection occurred within 20 minutes; all versions were deprecated and npm security was engaged.
Shai-Hulud npm Worm Targets TanStack Ecosystem With Destructive Payload
A new Shai-Hulud npm worm variant targeted 42 TanStack packages with a payload that steals credentials and threatens to wipe user home directories if stolen tokens are revoked.
Dirty Frag Vulnerability Exposes Linux Systems to Root Access Attacks
A new Linux vulnerability called Dirty Frag allows low-privilege users to gain root access by exploiting kernel flaws. Patches are available from major distributions including Debian, AlmaLinux, and Fedora.
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OpenAI Daybreak Brings AI-Powered Cyber Defense to Software Development
OpenAI Daybreak cybersecurity integrates AI-powered security tools into software development workflows. The platform helps defenders identify vulnerabilities earlier and build more resilient code by design.
Zoho Study Shows 86% of Saudi Organizations Prioritize Cybersecurity Amid Identity Gaps
A Zoho global study reveals 86% of Saudi organisations prioritise cybersecurity and 88% have implemented Zero Trust strategies, yet identity security gaps persist with only 62% achieving full identity visibility and control.
Genetec Urges Stronger Credential Governance for Physical Security Systems Amid AI Cyber Threats
Genetec calls for stronger credential governance physical security systems as AI accelerates cyber threats. Research shows 58.7% of organizations face increased phishing attacks.
98% of Saudi Consumers Want Invisible Payments, but Security Remains Key to Trust
New research shows 98% of Saudi consumers want invisible payments, but security concerns remain the decisive factor. 50% shop online weekly, with 67% planning to increase purchases in the next year.
Ankabut Expert Contributes to Global Resilience Standard Framework
Shameerudin Sharief of Ankabut contributed to developing the Global Resilience Standard, a unified framework integrating business continuity, risk management, cybersecurity and AI governance across 24 countries.
Cisco Introduces Security Solutions for Enterprise AI Agent Deployment
Cisco launched security solutions designed to enable enterprise adoption of AI agents at scale, addressing identity management, agent hardening, and threat detection across the agentic ecosystem.
Group-IB Launches Prevyn AI to Bridge Detection and Predictive Cyber Defense
Group-IB deployed Prevyn AI cybersecurity as a predictive system that coordinates 11 specialized agents for threat research and reduces security operations workload through automated incident response.
Nutanix Expands Cloud Platform With AI and Sovereign Control Capabilities
Nutanix announced new capabilities for its Cloud Platform including AI infrastructure support, expanded storage features, and sovereign cloud controls. The updates address growing demand for flexible infrastructure as organizations modernize and manage complex cloud environments.
Intersec Saudi Arabia 2026 Expands to Record Size With 500+ Exhibitors
Intersec Saudi Arabia 2026 will host over 25,000 visitors and 500+ exhibitors at Riyadh Front from November 16-18, with exhibition space expanded by 40%. The Kingdom’s security market is projected to reach USD 3.4 billion by 2030.
KnowBe4 Launches AI-Powered Security Awareness Training With Content Creation Agent
KnowBe4 rolls out a two-tier security awareness training platform with a new AI-powered Content Creation Agent designed to help organizations build customized workforce security programs.
OPAQUE Acquires Cryptographic AI Technology from Abu Dhabi’s TII
OPAQUE acquires cryptographic AI technologies from Abu Dhabi’s TII, enabling secure deployment of AI agents on sensitive regulated data with post-quantum protection and hardware-enforced guarantees.
HAVELSAN Showcases ADVENT-AI and BARKAN 3 at SAHA EXPO 2026
HAVELSAN ADVENT-AI is an AI-supported decision system for naval operations debuting at SAHA EXPO 2026, alongside BARKAN 3, a next-generation unmanned platform for land missions.
Microsoft Expands Security Capabilities With Agent 365 General Availability
Microsoft Agent 365 is now generally available, expanding security capabilities and integrations. The release strengthens Microsoft’s security portfolio with enhanced threat detection features.
HPE Launches Autonomous Networking Capabilities Powered by AI Agents
HPE introduces autonomous networking powered by AI agents that detect and resolve issues without human intervention, with real-world deployments showing 75% reduction in support requests.
UAE Cyber Security Council and CPX Launch UAE Cyber Factory for National Cyber Sovereignty
The UAE Cyber Security Council and CPX Holding launched the UAE Cyber Factory to advance national cyber sovereignty through AI-powered security solutions. The initiative addresses the country’s rising threat landscape, with over 800,000 cyberattacks recorded daily.
Huawei Appoints Corey Deng as Chief Cybersecurity and Privacy Officer for Middle East and Central Asia
Huawei appoints Corey Deng as Chief Cybersecurity and Privacy Officer for the Middle East and Central Asia region. Deng brings 18 years of experience within the company across multiple leadership roles.