Cybersecurity

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.

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.

Cisco Outlines Need for New AI Cyber Defense Playbook as Threat Windows Shrink
Cisco urges organizations to adopt continuous security models as artificial intelligence reduces the time attackers need to exploit software vulnerabilities.

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

Salam Obtains NCA Managed Security Operations License
Salam has secured a five-year Tier 2 license from the National Cybersecurity Authority to provide Managed Security Operations Center services in Saudi Arabia.

IBM Report: Cost of Data Breaches in Middle East Reaches $8 Million
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 Report Highlights H1 2026 Cyber Threat Trends in Saudi Arabia
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 Receives Dubai AI Seal Tier E Certification
Help AG has been awarded the Dubai AI Seal Tier E certification, validating its secure artificial intelligence and cybersecurity operations.

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

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

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.

Autonomous AI Agents Pose Security Risks in Saudi Arabia
A new KnowBe4 study reveals that 24% of organizations in Saudi Arabia and the UAE deploy autonomous AI agents without governance, increasing cybersecurity risks.

Kaspersky Sustainability Report Outlines Global Cyber Resilience Efforts
The Kaspersky sustainability report for 2024-2025 highlights a 74% increase in detected advanced persistent threat groups and global security efforts.

US Government Clears Anthropic to Redeploy Claude Mythos 5 to Critical Infrastructure
Washington has authorized a limited return of Anthropic’s most powerful cybersecurity model, Claude Mythos 5, for critical infrastructure defenders.

OpenAI Expands Daybreak Cybersecurity Initiative with New Automated Patching Tools
OpenAI has expanded its Daybreak cybersecurity initiative, launching the full GPT-5.5-Cyber model and updating Codex Security to automate vulnerability patching.

Group-IB Identifies Top Ten Cybersecurity Threat Actors of 2026
Group-IB has released its top ten cybersecurity threat actors report for 2026, highlighting a major shift toward supply chain attacks.

Claude Fable 5 Launched with Advanced Software Engineering Capabilities
Claude Fable 5 has been launched with advanced software engineering capabilities and new safety classifiers to prevent cybersecurity risks.

Kaspersky Updates Threat Intelligence Reporting with Interactive Portal
Kaspersky has updated its Threat Intelligence Reporting service, transforming over 2,000 static PDF reports into an interactive portal with advanced geo-filtering.

DCO Report Calls for Action to Protect Civilian Digital Ecosystems During Crises
The DCO released a report calling for coordinated action to protect civilian digital ecosystems during crises, outlining four key tracks and a practical framework for resilience.

Kaspersky Report: 57% of SOC Data Left Uncovered by Real-Time Detection
Kaspersky’s latest security report reveals that enterprise SOCs detect less than half their collected data in real-time, leaving 57% of sources uncovered by active detection logic.

Rockwell Automation Report Shows Middle East Leading Digital Manufacturing Shift
Rockwell Automation’s annual smart manufacturing Middle East report reveals the region leads global digital transformation with 98 percent of manufacturers adopting artificial intelligence and allocating 30 percent of operating budgets to industrial technology.

Fortinet Reports 20% Revenue Growth in Q1 2026 as Enterprise Cybersecurity Spending Accelerates
Fortinet reported $1.85 billion in Q1 2026 revenue with 20% year-over-year growth, driven by strong enterprise demand for cybersecurity solutions and integrated networking platforms.
