Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity news, data protection updates, cloud security trends, and digital threat intelligence for businesses and organizations in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region.
Kaspersky Report Highlights Gaps in Threat Detection and Response
A new Kaspersky report reveals that 31% of analyzed cybersecurity incidents went undetected for over three months due to reactive security approaches.
Riyadh to Host World’s Largest Cybersecurity Challenge at Black Hat MEA 2026
Riyadh will host the world’s largest cybersecurity challenge at Black Hat MEA 2026, featuring over SAR 790,000 in prizes and the top 150 global teams.
SANS AI Survey Reveals Cybersecurity Governance Gap
The 2026 SANS AI survey highlights a critical governance gap as cybersecurity AI adoption surges, leaving security teams without formal audit frameworks.
Saudi Organizations Urged to Focus on Practical AI in Physical Security
Genetec highlights the need for Saudi organizations to focus on practical and responsible AI applications in physical security. The recommendation comes as security budgets and cloud adoption rise in the Kingdom.
ZATCA Detects Tax Violations in 61,000 Inspections
ZATCA detected multiple tax violations during 61,000 inspections in Q2 2026, targeting retail, gold, and tobacco sectors.
NourNet Studies Potential IPO on Saudi Stock Market
Saudi digital services firm NourNet is exploring a potential initial public offering on the local stock exchange in collaboration with Goldman Sachs and HSBC.
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MEF and VodafoneThree Block 2 Million Fraudulent SMS Messages
A joint initiative between MEF and VodafoneThree has successfully blocked 2 million fraudulent banking SMS messages before they reached customers.
Savi Launches Mobile App to Protect Consumers From AI Scams and Voice Cloning
Savi Security has launched a new mobile app on iOS and Android to protect consumers from AI-powered voice cloning and deepfake scams.
Survey Shows 86% of Saudi AI Travel Users Concerned About Data Security
A new survey reveals that 86% of Saudi AI travel users worry about data security, highlighting privacy concerns as digital travel planning tools grow in popularity.
Cisco Highlights Digital Infrastructure Readiness as Key to Saudi AI Success
Cisco has emphasized that digital infrastructure readiness is the fundamental element for artificial intelligence success in Saudi Arabia, highlighting the importance of advanced network investments.
Fire Protection Summit to Address Infrastructure Resilience and AI Safety Systems in Riyadh
The Fire Protection Summit will take place in Riyadh this November, focusing on AI-enabled safety systems and infrastructure resilience.
New HalluSquatting Attack Exploits Popular AI Coding Tools to Build Botnets
Security researchers have uncovered a new vulnerability called HalluSquatting that allows attackers to hijack AI coding assistants and build massive botnets.
Nuclear Authority Launches Uboor Digital Platform for Transit Permits
Saudi Arabia’s Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority has launched a new digital system to automate transit permits for radioactive materials.
Google Search settings updated with new media privacy controls
Google has introduced a new setting allowing users to control whether their uploaded images and files are saved and used for AI training.
Saudi Arabia Secures Top Spot in Global Cybersecurity Index for 2026
Saudi Arabia has maintained its first-place position in the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook’s cybersecurity index for 2026, marking three consecutive years of global leadership.
Microsoft Teams Rolls Out Workplace Check-in Feature
Microsoft Teams has introduced a new Workplace Check-in feature that automatically tracks employee locations via Wi-Fi, raising privacy concerns.
Microsoft Integrates AI to Expand Monthly Security Updates
Microsoft is incorporating artificial intelligence into its update process to identify vulnerabilities earlier and deliver more security fixes for Windows 11.
Global Digital Policy Developments Shift Toward Infrastructure and Security in June 2026
Global digital policy developments in June 2026 show a clear shift from high-level AI principles to concrete infrastructure, cybersecurity, and institutional governance models.
OpenAI Launches GPT-5.6 Model Family with Sol, Terra, and Luna
OpenAI has launched its GPT-5.6 model family, featuring Sol, Terra, and Luna, offering high performance and cost efficiency.
HUMAIN and Cohere Partner to Expand AI Compute and Sovereign Models in Saudi Arabia
HUMAIN and Cohere have partnered to deploy 50MW of AI compute capacity in Saudi Arabia, focusing on the development of secure sovereign AI models.
Cohere Launches Open-Source Speech Recognition Model for Arabic Dialects
Cohere has released a new open-source speech recognition model designed to transcribe 30 Arabic dialects and bilingual speech for enterprise applications.
How to Stop Meta From Using Your Instagram Photos for AI Training
Instagram users can opt out of Meta AI photo training by adjusting privacy settings. Learn the steps to protect your personal data from machine learning datasets.