Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity news, data protection updates, cloud security trends, and digital threat intelligence for businesses and organizations in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region.
Saudi Arabia Records 124% AI Spending Growth as Enterprise Investment Surges
Saudi Arabia recorded 124% growth in enterprise AI spending according to ServiceNow data, as organizations advance digital maturity and infrastructure modernization.
GLM 5.3 Launches with Major Coding Upgrades and Cyber Defense
GLM 5.3 arrives on the API at GLM 5.2 pricing, boosting coding task completion by 50% while uncovering over 2,400 open-source vulnerabilities.
Kaspersky Records 4.7 Million Cyberattacks Disguised as Workplace Software
Kaspersky detected over 4.7 million cyberattacks disguised as workplace applications, with Zoom and Outlook representing the most frequently impersonated tools.
Illumio Ranked as Leader in Microsegmentation Solutions Report
Illumio earned top scores across Strategy and Current Offering categories in the Forrester Wave Q3 2026 report for microsegmentation technology.
Genetec Identifies Access Control as a Governance and Cybersecurity Priority in the Middle East
Genetec highlights how access control in the Middle East has evolved from door management into a core governance and cybersecurity priority.
Crytica Security Introduces RDAi Deterministic Threat Detection Software
Crytica Security has launched RDAi, a deterministic threat detection software that monitors instruction set integrity directly inside operational technology devices.
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OpenAI Launches Dedicated ChatGPT Mode for Teenagers with Enhanced Safety Controls
OpenAI has launched a dedicated ChatGPT mode for teenagers aged 13 to 17, featuring automatic enrollment, stricter content filters, and parental controls.
Cisco Outlines Three Core Principles for Operationalizing AI at Scale
Cisco has identified three essential principles to help organizations transition from isolated AI pilots to secure, scalable enterprise operations.
NCA Launches Second Edition of Back to School Cybersecurity Campaign
The National Cybersecurity Authority, in partnership with the Ministry of Education, has launched the second edition of its school safety campaign to protect students and parents.
Critical macOS Vulnerability Allows Remote Attackers to Gain Full Device Control
A critical macOS vulnerability allows remote attackers to gain full control of affected systems without passwords. Security experts urge immediate updates.
Saudi Arabia Launches National Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign for Students
Saudi Arabia has launched the second edition of its student safety campaign to promote secure digital practices for the new school year.
Help AG Achieves CyberForce SOC Certification for Managed Security
Help AG has achieved the CyberForce SOC certification from DESC, making it one of the first companies to complete all three CyberForce standards.
Saudi IT Leader Warns AI Adoption Outpaces Security Frameworks
A Saudi IT leader warns that rapid AI integration is outpacing cybersecurity frameworks, creating significant security vulnerabilities for organizations.
GLM-5.3 Model Released with Advanced Coding and Cyber Capabilities
The newly released GLM-5.3 model introduces advanced coding and emergent cybersecurity capabilities developed entirely through post-training scaling.
Researchers Extract Hidden Reasoning Traces From Leading AI Models
Researchers have uncovered a method to extract hidden reasoning steps from major AI models, raising security and data distillation concerns.
New Pass-ta-key Exploit Highlights Passkey Security Gaps on Windows
A new security exploit named Pass-ta-key reveals how different operating systems handle passkey storage, exposing potential vulnerabilities on Windows devices.
Chrome Deploys Device-Bound Session Credentials to Prevent Account Takeovers
Google Chrome introduces device-bound session credentials to protect users from session cookie theft and unauthorized account takeovers.
AI Newsrooms Break Technology Stories Faster Than Traditional Media
AI newsrooms are breaking major technology stories hours ahead of traditional journalists, signaling a shift in how digital news is produced and distributed.
Meta Tests On-Device AI to Detect WhatsApp Scams
Meta is testing an optional Scam Alert feature on WhatsApp that uses on-device machine learning to flag suspicious messages and protect users from fraud.
AI Reshapes Cybersecurity Threats and Attack Methods
A new report details how hackers use artificial intelligence to develop advanced attack tactics and exploit previously unknown vulnerabilities.
IBM Partners with OpenAI to Expand Enterprise AI Solutions Globally
IBM has partnered with OpenAI to train tens of thousands of consultants and integrate advanced models like GPT-5.6 into its enterprise consulting platforms.
Critical Zoom Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Hijack User Devices
A critical security flaw in Zoom’s screen-sharing feature allows remote attackers to gain full control of user devices during active calls.