Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity news, data protection updates, cloud security trends, and digital threat intelligence for businesses and organizations in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region.
Fortinet Expands Cloud Security in Oman with Dedicated PoP
Fortinet has opened a dedicated FortiSASE point of presence in Oman to deliver low-latency cloud security and support national data sovereignty.
Kaspersky Survey Finds Over Half of Gen Z Experienced Cyberattacks
A global survey by Kaspersky reveals that 52% of Gen Z users have faced cyberattacks, despite spending more time online than any other generation.
PRYPCO Expands Digital Real Estate Payments with Checkout.com
PRYPCO achieved a 20 percent increase in payment acceptance rates after deploying Checkout.com acquiring tools and tokenization technology across its platforms.
Saudi Organisations Lose $1.95 Million Annually to Insider Security Incidents
Saudi organisations lose an average of $1.95 million annually to insider security incidents, with autonomous AI systems accounting for twenty percent of events.
Saudi Businesses Expand Investment in Agentic AI for Enterprise Operations
Saudi enterprises are evaluating agentic AI to automate workflows amid growing digital adoption, while balancing operational expenses and risk controls.
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Kaspersky Warns Consumers About Fake iPhone Duo Sales Schemes
Kaspersky warns buyers about fraudulent online storefronts offering fake discounts and preorders for Apple’s newly launched foldable phone.
Fifth Digital Transformation Kuwait Conference Set for November 2026
The fifth Digital Transformation Kuwait conference will take place in November 2026, bringing over 800 delegates together to discuss cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Fortinet Report Records 2.3 Billion Brute-Force Attacks on Cloud Environments
Fortinet documented 2.3 billion brute-force attempts targeting cloud environments worldwide as automated tools reduce vulnerability exploitation windows to hours.
Saudi Ministry of Media Signs Digital Infrastructure MoU With Nutanix at LEAP 2026
The Saudi Ministry of Media signed an MoU with Nutanix at LEAP 2026 to modernize media digital infrastructure using hybrid cloud and AI.
INTERPOL and Kaspersky Conclude Operation Serengeti III with Nearly 1,500 Arrests
INTERPOL and Kaspersky supported Operation Serengeti III, arresting 1,462 suspects and recovering 105 million dollars in stolen assets across 20 African nations.
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- Saudi Businesses Expand Investment in Agentic AI for Enterprise Operations
- Fortinet and Aramco Sign Agreement to Expand Industrial Cybersecurity in Saudi Arabia
- Fortinet Report Records 2.3 Billion Brute-Force Attacks on Cloud Environments
- Al Hilal Group Unveils Tech Arabia to Expand Regional Technology Coverage
- ASUS ExpertBook A7 Ultralight Laptop Introduced with 3K OLED Display
Group-IB Named Visionary Leader in 2026 Frost Radar ERMM Report
Group-IB achieved Visionary Leader status in the 2026 Frost Radar report for its enterprise risk mitigation platform and unified fraud intelligence model.
Kaspersky Survey Finds Half of Saudi Employees Use AI-Powered Tools for Work
A Kaspersky survey reveals nearly half of Saudi employees use AI tools for work, while one-third rely on the technology to draft job resumes.
Intersec Saudi Arabia Postponed to October 2027
Messe Frankfurt Saudi Arabia has announced the postponement of Intersec Saudi Arabia to October 2027 following discussions with regional partners and authorities.
PureCS Partners with Dell Technologies to Expand Managed Threat Response in the UAE
PureCS has signed an agreement with Dell Technologies to deliver managed detection and response services through its Abu Dhabi security operations center.
Kaspersky Survey Highlights Growing Consumer Use of AI for Personal Matters in Saudi Arabia
A Kaspersky survey reveals that 79% of Saudi consumers use AI tools regularly, prompting warnings over private data security and system accuracy.
F5 Appoints Mohammed Al Tamimi as Gulf Field Sales Senior Director
F5 has appointed Mohammed Al Tamimi as Senior Director of Field Sales Management for the Gulf region to oversee regional enterprise sales.
Microsoft Benchmark Ranks KnowBe4 Defend First Across Threat Uplift Metrics
Microsoft testing placed KnowBe4 Defend first in threat uplift metrics, stopping 3.7 times more evasive emails than the average integrated security tool.
IMFC Evaluates Global Economy Resilience and Extends Aljadaan Leadership
The IMFC meeting in Bangkok evaluated economic resilience, extended Minister Aljadaan’s chairmanship, and endorsed the Bangkok Blueprint.
ASUS ExpertBook A7 Ultralight Laptop Introduced with 3K OLED Display
ASUS launched the ExpertBook A7 laptop in Dubai, featuring a 14-inch 3K OLED screen, Intel Core 7 processing, and up to 26 hours of battery life.
Saudi Energy Approves Moxa Industrial Networking Solutions for Power Grid Applications
Saudi Energy has granted prequalification to Moxa for its industrial networking and computing hardware across transmission and substation networks.
Fortinet and Aramco Sign Agreement to Expand Industrial Cybersecurity in Saudi Arabia
Fortinet and Aramco have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance industrial cybersecurity and develop local operational technology expertise in Saudi Arabia.
Intercede Launches MyID Authenticate for Enterprise Passkey Sign-In
Intercede has launched MyID Authenticate, a FIDO passkey solution delivering phishing-resistant access to Windows desktops and cloud software.