Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity news, data protection updates, cloud security trends, and digital threat intelligence for businesses and organizations in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region.
Cisco AI Readiness Index 2025 Reveals KSA’s Proactive Approach to AI Security Amid Rapid Adoption
Ahead of Black Hat MEA in Riyadh: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, November 24, 2025: Ahead of Black Hat MEA in Riyadh from 2-4 December 2025, Cisco, the worldwide leader in networking and security, today released the KSA findings from the third annual Cisco AI Readiness Index, highlighting how organizations in the Kingdom are leveraging AI to […]
Kaspersky Introduces Cyber Pathways to Support Career Development in Cybersecurity
14 November, 2025 Kaspersky’s new platform, ‘Cyber Pathways’, offers a comprehensive look into the essential cybersecurity roles, skills, and tools, to empower professionals to chart their career paths with confidence. Featuring an interactive guidance test and personalized learning recommendations, the resource helps users to discover their ideal cybersecurity role. This platform is equally useful for […]
Rubrik: Identity Resilience Critical as AI Agents Surge
90% of Global Leaders Cite Identity Attacks as Top Concern, According to Rubrik Zero Labs Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 14,2025 – New research from Rubrik Zero Labs uncovers a troubling gap between the expanding identity attack surface and organizations’ ability to recover from resulting compromises. The AI wave is translating into an increase of AI […]
Kaspersky: Beware of Singles Day 11.11 sale fraud in 2025
11 November, 2025 In view of the ongoing Singles Day 11.11 sale campaigns worldwide, Kaspersky warns about scam and phishing targeting online shoppers in 2025. Fake websites mimicking large e-commerce platforms are stealing payment data, confirming orders that will never arrive, and draining victims’ accounts. Users typically get links to fraudulent websites via email or […]
Kaspersky warns of blackmail from alleged “hackers”, “law enforcement” and “hitmen”
Personal data breaches have made email blackmail scams increasingly targeted, warns Kaspersky. 10 November 2025 Attackers are incorporating personal details like full names and phone numbers in scam emails to appear credible and induce panic among victims. Scammers may pose as hackers with compromising data, law enforcement agencies issuing fake summons, or even hired assassins […]
SANS Institute Drives Regional Cyber Upskilling with SANS Gulf Region 2025
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – November 4, 2025: SANS Institute, the global leader in cybersecurity training and certifications, has announced the GCC’s largest training event – SANS Gulf Region 2025. To be held at the Hilton Dubai Jumeirah Beach Resort from November 8-27, 2025, the event features 14 specialized courses designed to tackle the region’s […]
AdKaspersky: DLL hijacking attacks have doubled since 2023
November 5, 2025 Dynamic link library (DLL) hijacking is a common technique in which attackers replace a library loaded by a legitimate process with a malicious one. It is used by creators of mass-impact malware, like stealers and banking Trojans, as well as by APT (advanced persistent threat) and cybercrime groups behind targeted attacks. Kaspersky […]
Redefining Cyber Defense in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Fortinet Security Day 2025 In a digital era where innovation and risk intersect at every connection, the line between opportunity and vulnerability has never been thinner. As cyber threats grow in scale and sophistication, Fortinet Security Day 2025, held at the Mövenpick Hotel & Residence in Riyadh, marked a defining moment in shaping the regional […]
Linxens Builds Trust with Secure Identity Solutions for Governments Worldwide
Levallois-Perret, France – [4 November] – In a world where digital transformation accelerates and fraudsters gain unprecedented tools through emerging technologies like AI,identity document security has become a strategic priority for governments worldwide..Ahead of one of the industry’s key events, TRUSTECH (Dec 2-4, Paris), Linxens, a global leader in electronic components for secure identification for more than 40 years, reaffirms its commitment […]
Kaspersky: BlueNoroff targets executives on Windows and macOS using AI-driven tools
October 29, 2025 At the Security Analyst Summit in Thailand, Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) unveiled the latest BlueNoroff APT activity through two highly targeted malicious campaigns ‘GhostCall’ and ‘GhostHire’. The ongoing operations have been targeting Web3 and cryptocurrency organizations across India, Turkiye, Australia and other countries in Europe and Asia since at […]
Kaspersky spot new HackingTeam spyware in the wild after years of silence
October 28, 2025 Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has uncovered evidence linking the HackingTeam successor, Memento Labs, to a new wave of cyberespionage attacks. The discovery stems from an investigation into Operation ForumTroll, an Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) campaign that exploited a zero-day vulnerability in Google Chrome. The research was presented at the […]
UAE Cybersecurity Strategy: Lt. Col. Al Shebli on Digital Sovereignty and AI Defense
Lt. Col. Saeed Mohamed Al Shebli of the UAE Ministry of Interior shares insights on how the nation is securing its digital future through sovereignty, AI-driven cyber defense, and early quantum readiness.
GITEX GLOBAL 2025 Day 4: Cyber Resilience and Digital Sovereignty Take the Spotlight
Dubai, UAE – 16 October 2025: Day 4 of GITEX GLOBAL 2025 set another benchmark for digital collaboration as policymakers, cybersecurity leaders, and innovators convened to address the most pressing question of the intelligent age – how to secure a world powered by AI and data. While cybersecurity and resilience dominated the day’s discourse, the […]
Interview: Huawei’s Mohammed Alosaimi on Cybersecurity, Trust, and Local Digital Infrastructure
At GITEX Global 2025, Huawei Saudi Arabia’s Chief Cyber Security Officer, Mohammed Moteb Alosaimi, discusses the Kingdom’s digital transformation, talent challenges, and Huawei’s commitment to cybersecurity transparency and local trust.
SonicWall and Digital Planets forge strategic partnership to reinforce cybersecurity defences in the Middle East
During GITEX Global 2025 Global cybercrime damages are projected to reach USD 10.5 trillion annually in 2025 UNITED Arab EMIRATES, 15 October 2025: SonicWall, a global leader in managed cybersecurity solutions, and Digital Planets, a subsidiary of DP Group leading in integrated digital solutions and services, signed a strategic partnership agreement aimed at enhancing digital […]
Deloitte and Palo Alto Networks launch Middle East’s first Cortex XSIAM Executive Briefing Center
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, October 15th, 2025 – Deloitte and Palo Alto Networks today announced the opening of the Middle East’s first Cortex XSIAM (Extended Security Intelligence and Automation Management) Executive Briefing Center at Deloitte’s regional headquarters in Dubai. The launch, coinciding with GITEX Global 2025, reflects both organizations’ strategic commitment to advancing Security Operations Center […]
Hacktivists Use Hashtags as Coordination Tools, DDoS Dominates Attacks in 2025
October 14, 2025 At GITEX Global 2025, Kaspersky researchers published a new report, Signal in the Noise, analyzing more than 120 hacktivist groups and over 11,000 hacktivist posts shared across surface and dark web channels in 2025. The study reveals that hashtags have become the connective tissue of hacktivist campaigns, serving as identifiers, coordination markers, […]
Kaspersky at GITEX 2025: Surge in Password Stealers and Ransomware
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, October 13, 2025 – At GITEX 2025, Kaspersky highlights that understanding the growing and sophisticated cyberthreat landscape is now a prerequisite for effective day-to-day cyber defense. According to Kaspersky’s telemetry, the overall number of web and local threats detected and blocked by Kaspersky solutions exceeded 50 million in the first eight […]
Kaspersky: Attackers impersonate major airline brands in new business email scam
9 October 2025 Kaspersky researchers have uncovered a surge in scam emails where attackers impersonate major airlines and airports, including Emirates Airlines, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways Amsterdam Schiphol, Lufthansa, and others, to trick businesses into engaging in fraudulent supplier and partnership communication. The goal of this scheme is to steal funds from the targeted organizations. […]
Futurex Teams Up with Spire Solutions to Deliver Enterprise Encryption Across the Middle East and Africa
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, October 6, 2025 – Futurex, a global leader in enterprise-grade data encryption solutions, has announced its partnership with Spire Solutions, MEA’s trusted partner for cybersecurity, cloud, data and AI solutions, and leading value-added distributor (VAD), to accelerate enterprise access to advanced encryption, key management, and data protection solutions. Through this collaboration, […]
Kaspersky shares details about the npm Shai-Hulud worm supply chain attack
29 September, 2025 Kaspersky Threat Research has conducted an analysis of the Shai-Hulud worm’s patient zero package, providing insights into how the self-replicating malware launched its widespread supply chain attack on the npm ecosystem. According to the latest Kaspersky research, the Shai-Hulud worm infected 190 unique packages across 530 total package versions, indicating that many […]
Stronger cloud protection: Kaspersky rolls out update to its Cloud Workload Security offering
September 22, 2025 Kaspersky has announced the release of an enhanced version of its Kaspersky Cloud Workload Security (CWS), delivering advanced protection for hybrid and multicloud environments. The update addresses the growing complexity of cloud infrastructures by expanding visibility, improving containers’ runtime defense and providing organizations with a more flexible and cost-efficient approach to securing […]