Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity news, data protection updates, cloud security trends, and digital threat intelligence for businesses and organizations in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region.
Project Glasswing: Amazon, Google, and Microsoft Form AI Cybersecurity Consortium
Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and other tech companies have joined Project Glasswing, using Anthropic’s Claude Mythos AI to detect software vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure systems.
SDAIA Joins Global Privacy Assembly, Expanding Saudi Arabia’s Role in International Data Protection
Saudi Arabia’s SDAIA has joined the Global Privacy Assembly, gaining a seat at the table in international personal data protection discussions. The move coincides with the Kingdom’s Year of Artificial Intelligence 2026.
SANS Report: Cybersecurity Skills Gap Now Outweighs Headcount Shortages as 27% of Organizations Report Breaches
The 2026 SANS | GIAC Cybersecurity Workforce Report finds 60% of organizations cite skills gaps over headcount shortages, while 27% report breaches tied directly to capability gaps.
Genetec Adds Visitor Management and Biometric Support to Security Center SaaS
Genetec has updated Security Center SaaS with a new front desk visitor workflow, expanded intrusion panel support, and optional facial authentication via SAFR SCAN integration.
Anthropic’s Claude Mythos Preview Finds Thousands of Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Across Major Operating Systems and Browsers
Anthropic’s Claude Mythos Preview has found thousands of critical vulnerabilities across major operating systems and browsers, prompting a coordinated industry patching effort under Project Glasswing.
SonicWall Report: Cyber-Attacks Rise in 2026 as SMBs Face Seven Preventable Security Failures
SonicWall’s 2026 Cyber Protect Report finds high and medium severity attacks surged 20.8% to 13.15 billion hits, with SMBs facing ransomware in 88% of breaches.
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Genetec Urges Middle East Organizations to Integrate Physical Security Into IT Network Strategies
Genetec Inc. called on Middle East governments and enterprises to integrate physical security systems into their IT network strategies as cyber threats grow more sophisticated.
Claude Code Source Code Leaked via npm Source Map: 1,900 Files, 512,000+ Lines Exposed
Anthropic’s Claude Code had its entire source code — 1,900 files and 512,000+ lines — accidentally exposed via a source map file in the npm registry. Here’s what was inside and what every developer should learn from it.
HPE Juniper Networking SRX400 Firewall Series Targets AI-Era Security Across Distributed Environments
HPE launched the Juniper Networking SRX400 firewall series and a set of AI governance and resilience updates at RSA Conference 2026. The announcements target distributed enterprise security as AI workloads expand across edge locations.
Cisco Expands Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA to Bring Scalable AI from Data Centers to the Edge
Cisco expanded its Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA on March 31, 2026, offering enterprises a framework to deploy AI from data centers to edge locations. The architecture compresses deployment timelines from months to weeks while embedding security at every layer.
Claude Mythos AI: What Is Anthropic’s Leaked Model and Why It Raised Cybersecurity Concerns
An unreleased Anthropic model known as Claude Mythos AI surfaced online, raising cybersecurity concerns about unfiltered language models and AI data governance.
AI Data Preservation in Saudi Arabia: Why Backup Strategy Is Now Core Infrastructure
WD’s regional sales director argues that AI data preservation is now core infrastructure for Saudi organizations, warning that missing backup strategies put AI investments at serious risk.
Fake Shipment Tracking Scams Surge Across Middle East and Africa, Group-IB Warns
Group-IB researchers warn that fake shipment tracking scams are surging across the Middle East and Africa, driven by Phishing-as-a-Service platforms targeting parcel delivery users.
Acer Launches TravelMate Laptop Series with AI Features for Business Users
Acer has launched four AI-powered TravelMate laptops for business users, featuring Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, Windows 11 Copilot+ PC support, and enterprise security tools.
Anthropic Introduces Auto Mode for Claude Code with AI-Powered Permission Controls
Anthropic has added auto mode to Claude Code, using a Claude Sonnet 4.6 classifier to approve or block agent actions in real time. Security experts note the AI-based approach has inherent limitations compared to deterministic sandboxes.
Apple Rolls Out Age Verification Across UK Services
Apple activated age verification requirements across its UK services on March 25, 2026, requiring adults to confirm they are 18 or older to access certain features.
Meta AI Support Assistant Launches on Facebook and Instagram with New Content Enforcement Tools
Meta launched its AI Support Assistant on Facebook and Instagram, offering 24/7 account help in under five seconds. The company also reported early results from advanced AI content enforcement systems, including blocking 5,000 daily phishing attempts.
Apple’s App Privacy Report: The iPhone Privacy Tool Most Users Have Never Enabled
Apple’s App Privacy Report logs how often iPhone apps access your location, camera, and contacts — but most users have never turned it on. Here is how to enable it and what to look for.
Jentic Mini Launches as Free, Open Source Tool Giving AI Agents Access to Over 10,000 APIs
Jentic Mini launched on March 25, 2026, as a free, open source tool giving AI agents structured access to over 10,000 APIs. The self-hosted offering targets developers building with OpenClaw and other general-purpose agents.
Huawei NG WAN White Paper Sets Roadmap for Next-Generation Carrier Networks
Huawei released its NG WAN white paper at the Upperside World Congress 2026, outlining a target network architecture for 2030 built on AI, IPv6, and autonomous operations.
AWS Bahrain Region Disrupted Again by Drone Activity Amid Middle East Conflict
Amazon confirmed its AWS Bahrain region was disrupted by drone activity on March 23, 2026, the second such incident this month amid the Middle East conflict.
OpenAI Releases Open Source Teen Safety Tools for App Developers
OpenAI released open source teen safety tools to help developers build safer apps for users under 18, covering harmful content, dangerous activities, and age-restricted material.