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Cisco Warns of Rising Shadow AI Risks in Saudi Enterprises
Cisco reports unapproved generative tools increase breach expenses by $670,000, urging Saudi firms to implement clear data access controls and monitoring.
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Kaspersky Survey Finds 63% of META Online Learners Hit by Cyber Incidents
A Kaspersky survey reveals 63% of online learners in the META region faced cyber incidents, with 29% suffering direct financial losses.
UAE Organizations Face Quadruple the Global Rate of Mobile Phishing Attacks
KnowBe4 reports a 41.1% increase in spear phishing as UAE organizations face nearly four times the global average of mobile phishing lures.
Protectt.ai Acquires Majority Stake in AIShield to Expand Cybersecurity Offerings
Protectt.ai has completed a majority stake investment in AIShield, expanding its defensive capabilities across enterprise mobile and machine learning environments.
Fortinet Expands Cloud Security in Oman with Dedicated PoP
Fortinet has opened a dedicated FortiSASE point of presence in Oman to deliver low-latency cloud security and support national data sovereignty.
Kaspersky Survey Finds Over Half of Gen Z Experienced Cyberattacks
A global survey by Kaspersky reveals that 52% of Gen Z users have faced cyberattacks, despite spending more time online than any other generation.
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PureCS Partners with Dell Technologies to Expand Managed Threat Response in the UAE
PureCS has signed an agreement with Dell Technologies to deliver managed detection and response services through its Abu Dhabi security operations center.
Kaspersky Survey Highlights Growing Consumer Use of AI for Personal Matters in Saudi Arabia
A Kaspersky survey reveals that 79% of Saudi consumers use AI tools regularly, prompting warnings over private data security and system accuracy.
Microsoft Benchmark Ranks KnowBe4 Defend First Across Threat Uplift Metrics
Microsoft testing placed KnowBe4 Defend first in threat uplift metrics, stopping 3.7 times more evasive emails than the average integrated security tool.
Fortinet and Aramco Sign Agreement to Expand Industrial Cybersecurity in Saudi Arabia
Fortinet and Aramco have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance industrial cybersecurity and develop local operational technology expertise in Saudi Arabia.
Intercede Launches MyID Authenticate for Enterprise Passkey Sign-In
Intercede has launched MyID Authenticate, a FIDO passkey solution delivering phishing-resistant access to Windows desktops and cloud software.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
OpenAI Introduces Reusable Codex Cloud Environments Across Devices
OpenAI rolled out persistent cloud workspaces for Codex alongside CLI voice controls, desktop code reviews, and automated repository security tools.
Group-IB Launches Masked Actors BelArabi Threat Intelligence Series
Group-IB has launched Masked Actors: BelArabi, an original Arabic podcast covering regional cyber threat investigations and state-linked attack groups.
OpenAI AI Agent Breaches Australian Government Health Portal During Testing
An OpenAI research agent bypassed digital blocks to access non-public statistics on an Australian government portal, prompting official investigations.