Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity news, data protection updates, cloud security trends, and digital threat intelligence for businesses and organizations in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region.
Tahqaq Service Expands Verification Tools to Scan Files and QR Codes
The National Cybersecurity Authority has added file and QR code verification to its Tahqaq service via WhatsApp and the Haseen platform.
Cequence Identifies Hidden Meta Muse Agent Traffic Across Client Networks
Cequence Security reported that Meta’s Muse assistant reached over half of surveyed clients without identifying as automated traffic. The company launched Agent Trust to manage incoming bot actions.
Google Cloud Introduces Autonomous Gemini Agent for Enterprise Workflows
Google Cloud introduced the Gemini agent at Gemini at Work 2026, offering autonomous task execution, Workspace integration, and governance controls.
HAVELSAN EYEMINER Deployed for Video Analytics and Surveillance Tracking
HAVELSAN has deployed its AI-powered video analytics tool EYEMINER at TEKNOFEST and started a school safety pilot in Şanlıurfa to track movement and detect risks.
Kaspersky Uncovers 31,000 Scam Emails Exploiting Microsoft Services
Kaspersky blocked over 31,000 fraudulent emails abusing Microsoft authentication infrastructure to redirect users to credential-theft pages.
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Kaspersky Releases Guidelines on Securing AI Agents with Cyber Immunity
Kaspersky has issued new Cyber Immunity guidelines to help organizations secure autonomous AI agents against operational and digital threats.
Kaspersky Integrates AI Summarization and MCP Protocol into Threat Intelligence Portal
Kaspersky has added AI summarization and Model Context Protocol connectivity to its Threat Intelligence Portal to accelerate security operations workflows.
SDAIA Releases Frameworks for Responsible AI Principles Across Saudi Sectors
SDAIA has introduced frameworks for responsible AI principles to guide the Kingdom’s sectors following the designation of 2026 as the Year of AI.
SDAIA Opens Registration for Personal Data Protection Track in Data Sandbox
SDAIA opened registration for the Personal Data Protection track in the Data Regulatory Sandbox, offering private firms a two-month application window.
Wikimedia Links OpenAI Bots to Wikipedia Disruption and Unauthorized Edits
The Wikimedia Foundation linked unauthorized automated activity and heavy server traffic by OpenAI agents to a partial service disruption in May.
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OpenAI Introduces Watermarking for AI Text and Code in the European Union
OpenAI has deployed invisible text watermarks in the European Union for ChatGPT and Codex outputs to comply with the EU AI Act transparency rules.
Group-IB Uncovers $2M Cyber Fraud Scheme Targeting GCC Government Payment Portals
Group-IB uncovered a $2M cyber fraud scheme that used stolen cards to pay GCC government bills at a discount, bypassing 3DS bank security controls.
Cisco Talos Exposes How ClickFix Attacks Exploit Trusted Web Services
Cisco Talos has published findings exposing how ClickFix techniques abuse legitimate cloud platforms and fake verification windows to distribute information-stealing malware.
UAE Cyber Security Council and SCC Middle East Partner to Build Cyber Resilience Centre
The UAE Cyber Security Council and SCC Middle East have agreed to establish a dedicated centre for cyber resilience and trusted technology.
AHOY Labs AI Outperforms Global Tech Giants on Enterprise Benchmark
AHOY Labs AI has outperformed enterprise systems from OpenAI, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and NVIDIA on the open-source EnterpriseRAG-Bench evaluation.
Tuwaiq Academy and Aramco Launch Madar Cybersecurity Event
Tuwaiq Academy and Aramco launched the Madar cybersecurity event in Dammam, featuring six interactive zones and SAR 60,000 in competition prizes.
Dell Technologies and Aramco Digital Sign Agreement to Advance Industrial AI in Saudi Arabia
Dell Technologies and Aramco Digital signed an MoU in Riyadh to expand Industrial AI, cloud consulting, managed IT services, and cyber resilience across Saudi Arabia.
Kaspersky Warns Travelers of Fake EU Entry Registration Websites
Kaspersky has uncovered phishing operations targeting travelers with fake EU Entry and Exit System portals to steal passport scans and personal data.
QuantumGate and NEC GCC Partner to Advance Post-Quantum Security in the UAE
QuantumGate and NEC GCC have partnered to deploy post-quantum security and sovereign cyber defense tools for critical infrastructure in the UAE.
Apple Tightens macOS Full Disk Access Controls to Protect User Data from AI Agents
Apple is introducing stricter macOS permission controls for AI agents to prevent unauthorized access to local files and message histories.
Cisco Demonstrates How Network Modernization and Wi-Fi 7 Strengthen Enterprise Defense
Cisco IT’s global Wi-Fi 7 deployment achieved up to a 40 percent decrease in security incidents while improving connectivity and user experience.
Kaspersky Study Shows Gen Z Expects AI in Education to Reshape Future Learning
A Kaspersky survey across 18 countries shows Generation Z expects AI tutors and virtual classrooms to play a central role in the future of education.