Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity news, data protection updates, cloud security trends, and digital threat intelligence for businesses and organizations in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region.

CPX Launches Digital Forensics and Incident Response Solution to Strengthen Cyber Resilience in UAE
CPX Holding launches comprehensive 24/7 Digital Forensics and Incident Response solution in UAE, featuring AI-powered threat detection and elite THREAD team to strengthen national cyber resilience.

Kaspersky SIEM Upgraded with AI-Driven Threat Detection for Middle East Market
Kaspersky upgrades its SIEM platform with AI-driven threat detection and enhanced customization, responding to 42% demand surge in Middle East cybersecurity market.

Group-IB Launches Cloud Security Posture Management Solution with Advanced Threat Detection
Group-IB launches comprehensive Cloud Security Posture Management solution with advanced threat detection, CI/CD pipeline security, and unified risk visibility.

Kaspersky Launches OT Calculator to Help Middle East Industrial Companies Quantify Cyber Risk
Kaspersky launches innovative OT Calculator to help Middle East industrial companies assess cyber risk costs and make data-driven security investment decisions.

Kingston IronKey Keypad 200 Series Achieves NIST FIPS 140-3 Level 3 Certification
Kingston IronKey Keypad 200 series achieves NIST FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certification, making Kingston the industry leader with three certified hardware-encrypted USB drives.

Genetec Shares Data Protection Best Practices for Physical Security Teams
Genetec shares essential data protection best practices for physical security teams ahead of International Data Protection Day, helping organizations safeguard sensitive data while maintaining effective security operations.

Indurex Launches AI-Powered Platform to Unify Cybersecurity and Process Safety for Critical Infrastructure
Indurex launches AI-powered platform unifying cybersecurity and process safety for critical infrastructure. The solution transforms complex industrial signals into trusted decisions.

Moltbot Security Concerns Persist Despite Rebrand from Clawdbot
Moltbot security concerns persist despite rebrand from Clawdbot, with experts warning about exposed instances, plaintext credential storage, and supply chain vulnerabilities.

Nearly 90% of Organizations Prefer Outsourced or Hybrid SOC Models, Kaspersky Study Reveals
Kaspersky research reveals nearly 90% of organizations prefer outsourced or hybrid SOC models, driven by the need for 24/7 protection and access to advanced cybersecurity expertise.

Kaspersky Reveals How Digitalization Transforms Family Communication in Saudi Arabia
Kaspersky’s research reveals 81% of Saudi families use messaging apps for communication, while experts warn about cybersecurity risks in digital family interactions.

Kaspersky Security Awareness Platform Now Supports SCORM and PDF Formats
Kaspersky enhances its Automated Security Awareness Platform with SCORM and PDF support, enabling organizations to create fully customized cybersecurity training programs.

Reolink TrackFlex Floodlight WiFi: 360-Degree Security Camera with AI Search
Reolink launches the TrackFlex Floodlight WiFi, an award-winning dual-lens 4K security camera with 360-degree coverage, AI video search, and 3000 lumens of nighttime visibility.

Kaspersky Warns of OpenAI Scam Exploit Using Team Features
Kaspersky discovered a dangerous OpenAI scam exploit using the platform’s team invitation features to send fraudulent emails. Learn how to protect yourself from this sophisticated attack.

Verkada Expands Cloud-Based Security to Middle East with Dubai Office
Verkada announces expansion into the Middle East with a new Dubai office and appoints Fred Crehan as Head of Middle East. The move reflects growing demand for cloud-based security solutions in the region’s rapidly developing urban centers and infrastructure projects.

Kaspersky and Codebase Technologies Partner for Cybersecurity in Digital Banking
Kaspersky and Codebase Technologies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cybersecurity in digital banking and fintech solutions across the Middle East. The partnership combines Kaspersky’s cybersecurity expertise with Codebase Technologies’ Digibanc™ platform to enhance security and compliance for financial institutions.

Retail Cybersecurity 2026: AI Shopping and Privacy Challenges
Kaspersky reveals retail cybersecurity challenges for 2026, including AI-powered shopping assistants creating new privacy risks, ransomware surging 152%, and 6.7 million phishing attacks targeting e-commerce platforms in 2025.

AI-Powered Cybercrime Surges 371% as Fifth Wave Emerges
Group-IB reveals AI-powered cybercrime has surged 371% in five years, with dark LLMs selling for $30 and deepfake services booming. The fifth wave of cybercrime is here, making sophisticated attacks accessible to anyone.

ManageEngine Named Challenger in 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Management Tools
ManageEngine has been named a Challenger in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Management Tools, scoring above 4/5 across all four Critical Capabilities Use Cases. The company was also recognized as the only Customers’ Choice vendor and achieved Leader status in the IDC MarketScape assessment for the third time.

Kidzonet Partners with Africell for First SIM-Based Child Online Protection in Africa
Kidzonet and Africell launch Africa’s first SIM-based child online protection service, starting in Sierra Leone with expansion planned across multiple African markets. The innovative solution provides instant digital safety without requiring app downloads or technical configurations.

Hytera NAFFCO Strategic Partnership Strengthened at Intersec Dubai 2026
Hytera Communications and NAFFCO Group have strengthened their strategic partnership with an enhanced MoU signed at Intersec Dubai 2026. The collaboration focuses on integrating mission-critical communication technologies with emergency response vehicles to deliver advanced public safety solutions worldwide.

Kaspersky Leads Cybersecurity Transparency Assessment
Kaspersky has emerged as one of the most transparent vendors in an independent assessment of 14 leading cybersecurity providers, exceeding industry norms across data handling, supply chain trust, and customer verification. The company met or exceeded benchmarks in 57 of 60 criteria evaluated.

42% of Saudi Companies Build SOC for Enhanced Cybersecurity with Human Expertise Focus
Study shows 42% of Saudi companies building Security Operations Centers for enhanced cybersecurity, emphasizing human expertise alongside advanced technology solutions for comprehensive threat protection.
