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UAE Cyberattacks Surge During Ramadan

A recent study conducted by Qrator Labs sheds light on a concerning uptick in cyberattacks targeting businesses across the UAE during the holy month of Ramadan. The study reveals a notable surge in cyber threats, presenting significant risks for companies operating in the region. Heightened Cybersecurity Risks Analysis indicates a concerning 22 percent increase in […]

Veridos Provides the Latest Generation of ePassport in Latvia

Veridos, a global provider of identity solutions, has delivered advanced ePassports to Latvia in collaboration with the Portuguese state printer INCM. The ID documents, which for the first time include Veridos’ innovative security features CLIP ID Echo, Amber ID, Diamond ID, and Spectre ID, are among the highest quality ePassports in Europe. In addition to […]

Cisco to Establish New Cloud Data Center in UAE

Cisco, a global leader in technology solutions for various fields and sectors, recently announced the launch of a new on-premises cloud data center in the United Arab Emirates, according to the Emirates News Agency. It is expected to take place by the middle of 2024. It is a way of serving Duo’s multi-factor authentication and […]

UAE Cyber Security Council Urges Caution After Cyberattack

The United Arab Emirates Cyber Security Council recently announced that they managed to successfully confront electronic terrorist attacks that aimed at a number of vital and strategically important sectors in the country, according to Gulf News. Cyber emergency systems have been employed across the country, with all relevant authorities included in the action. These

Hong Kong Finance Professional Suffers Deepfake Scam

A finance professional located in Hong Kong, working for a multinational corporation, suffered a scam where the main actors created a deepfake video of the company’s London-based chief financial officer during a conference call, resulting in the loss of $25 million (HK$200 million), according to reports. The Hong Konger was suspicious upon the first appearance […]

INTERPOL’s Operation Targets Cybercrime Attacks

INTERPOL’s operation Synergia, conducted from September to November 2023, identified about 1,300 suspicious IP addresses or URLs. It targeted phishing, malware and ransomware attacks. The operation was a response to the increase in transnational cybercrime and the need for planned action against cyber threats, according to the INTERPOL news article. The operation included