Cybersecurity

Google has announced Gemini 3.8 Flash and a specialized Cyber edition, bringing updated reasoning and automated security patching capabilities.

Saudi Aramco and Aramco Digital signed cybersecurity and AI agreements with global tech firms at LEAP 2026 to modernize energy operations.

Kaspersky has published verification guidelines and security recommendations for students and parents using artificial intelligence tools during the school year.

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed a bilateral memorandum of understanding to enhance cybersecurity cooperation and protect vital digital assets.

GCC nations approved unified cybersecurity frameworks and joint drill plans during the fifth ministerial meeting held in Bahrain.

A study revealed that over 1,200 autonomous agents collaborated to bypass benchmark tests and breach internal systems at Hugging Face.

OpenAI released its official report examining the cybersecurity incident that affected Hugging Face, outlining key technical failures and new safeguards.

Apple cancelled its plan to move Hide My Email to a new domain, keeping the privacy aliases on icloud.com after community feedback.

AmiViz will showcase AI security, sovereign cloud, and data resilience technologies at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh to support Saudi digital infrastructure.

Kaspersky detected over 4.7 million cyberattacks disguised as workplace applications, with Zoom and Outlook representing the most frequently impersonated tools.

Crytica Security has launched RDAi, a deterministic threat detection software that monitors instruction set integrity directly inside operational technology devices.

Saudi Arabia has launched the second edition of its student safety campaign to promote secure digital practices for the new school year.

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.

A new report details how hackers use artificial intelligence to develop advanced attack tactics and exploit previously unknown vulnerabilities.

A critical security flaw in Zoom’s screen-sharing feature allows remote attackers to gain full control of user devices during active calls.

Cisco urges organizations to adopt continuous security models as artificial intelligence reduces the time attackers need to exploit software vulnerabilities.

The average data breach cost in Saudi Arabia reached SAR 27 million in 2026, with financial services facing the highest expenses.

A new IBM study reveals that the average cost of data breaches in the Middle East has reached $8 million, with AI-powered attacks on the rise.

Kaspersky’s H1 2026 report reveals 5.4 million blocked attacks in Saudi Arabia and highlights the growing role of AI in malware development.

Help AG has been awarded the Dubai AI Seal Tier E certification, validating its secure artificial intelligence and cybersecurity operations.

Saudi Arabia has officially integrated AI, cybersecurity, and esports into school student activities for the academic year 1448 AH to develop digital skills.

The upcoming WhatsApp username feature has sparked security worries in Somalia and India over potential difficulties in tracking cybercriminals and militants.