Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity news, data protection updates, cloud security trends, and digital threat intelligence for businesses and organizations in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region.
Telecom Leaders Warn Digital Fraud Costs $480 Billion Annually at MWC26
Senior executives from GSMA, Orange, and Bharti Airtel warned at MWC26 that digital fraud costs $480 billion annually and is accelerating with AI. Industry leaders called for coordinated global regulation and cross-sector collaboration.
Splunk CISO Report 2026: Agentic AI Reshapes Security Leadership and Digital Resilience
Splunk’s CISO Report 2026 surveyed 650 security leaders globally and found that agentic AI is reshaping threat detection, personal accountability, and workforce strategy across the cybersecurity sector.
Kaspersky Uncovers Google Tasks Phishing Campaign Targeting Corporate Credentials
Kaspersky identified a Google Tasks phishing campaign that tricks corporate users into sharing credentials via fake notifications. The attack leverages Google’s trusted domain to bypass filters.
Kaspersky Outlines Steps for Parents Supporting Children’s Social Media Creator Ambitions
Kaspersky releases guidance for parents as 32% of children aged 12-15 aspire to become YouTubers, outlining steps to support creator ambitions while maintaining digital safety.
Deepfake Cybercrime Surge Threatens Businesses and Individuals
Cybersecurity experts warn that deepfake technology is fueling a surge in fraud, identity theft, and corporate scams as AI tools become more accessible.
Kaspersky KATA 8.0 Enhances Network Detection and Response Capabilities
Kaspersky releases KATA 8.0 with advanced anomaly detection, shadow IT monitoring, and enhanced integration capabilities for network security teams.
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Censys Appoints Meriam ElOuazzani as META Vice President
Censys appoints Meriam ElOuazzani as VP for META to lead cybersecurity expansion. The move includes new hires and focuses on partnerships in the region.
Kaspersky Study Finds 67% of KSA Firms Plan AI-Driven SOCs Amid Challenges
A Kaspersky study shows 67% of KSA firms plan AI-driven SOCs, but face data and talent challenges. Findings highlight expectations and barriers in AI adoption for security operations.
Kyndryl Opens Cyber Defence Operations Centre in Bengaluru to Unify Network and Security Operations
Kyndryl has opened its first Cyber Defence Operations Centre in Bengaluru, India, unifying network and security operations as agentic AI reshapes enterprise risk.
Anthropic Launches Claude Code Security in Limited Research Preview to Help Defenders Find and Fix Vulnerabilities
Anthropic has launched Claude Code Security in a limited research preview, offering Enterprise and Team customers an AI-powered tool to scan codebases and suggest patches for complex vulnerabilities.
Kaspersky Signs Cooperation Agreement with Qassim University to Develop Cybersecurity Skills
Kaspersky signed a cooperation agreement with Qassim University to enhance cybersecurity education and professional training for students and faculty members in Saudi Arabia.
Kaspersky Identifies Key Cyber Scams Targeting 2026 Winter Olympics Fans
Kaspersky identifies fake ticket sales, counterfeit merchandise and fraudulent streaming services targeting 2026 Winter Olympics fans through sophisticated phishing schemes.
Wire Expands Middle East Operations to Support Sovereign Digital Infrastructure
Wire expands Middle East operations as demand for sovereign digital communication infrastructure grows 200% across the region, focusing on data sovereignty and compliance solutions.
Saudi Arabia Leads EMEA in Cloud Security Adoption with 13% Market Share
Saudi Arabia leads EMEA with 13% cloud security adoption and 43% budget growth in physical security, according to Genetec’s 2026 report.
KnowBe4 Appoints Kelly Morgan as Chief Customer Officer to Drive Global Customer Experience
KnowBe4 appoints Kelly Morgan as Chief Customer Officer, bringing over 20 years of executive experience to drive global customer success and enhance human and AI risk management solutions.
Lockheed Martin and AIC Steel Expand THAAD Weapon System Manufacturing in Saudi Arabia
Lockheed Martin and AIC Steel expand THAAD missile defense component manufacturing in Saudi Arabia, advancing Vision 2030 localization goals.
From Visibility to Autonomous Defense: Why Security Operations in Saudi Arabia Must Evolve Now
Saudi organizations must evolve from reactive security models to Autonomous SecOps as AI-driven attacks outpace human response capabilities across critical sectors.
Kaspersky Reports 15% Surge in Malicious Email Attacks During 2025
Kaspersky reveals a 15% increase in malicious email attacks during 2025, with over 144 million threats detected globally as spam reached 44.99% of all email traffic.
Saudi Arabia Unveils HEET Armored Vehicles with Full Indigenous Design and Manufacturing
Saudi Arabia unveils HEET Armored Vehicles with full indigenous design at World Defense Show 2026, marking a strategic milestone in defense industrial sovereignty and Vision 2030 objectives.
ELT Group and Pioneers Technical Systems Sign Strategic MoU at World Defence Show 2026
ELT Group and Pioneers Technical Systems signed a strategic MoU at World Defence Show 2026 in Riyadh to enhance local manufacturing of defence electronics components.
Saudi Arabia Launches HEET Armored Vehicles with Full Local IP and Design
Saudi Arabia unveils HEET Armored Vehicles with complete local intellectual property and design, marking a strategic leap in national defense manufacturing capabilities.
China Showcases Advanced Defense Products at World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh
China presents its latest defense technologies and security innovations at the World Defense Exhibition 2026 in Riyadh, attracting international attention from military specialists.