Group-IB Partners With Copy Cat Group to Expand Cybersecurity Reach in East Africa

Editorial March 26, 2026

Group-IB has announced a strategic partnership with Copy Cat Group aimed at strengthening cyber resilience across East Africa by bringing predictive threat intelligence, managed detection and response, fraud prevention and digital risk protection to enterprises in key regional markets Group-IB

DESC Warns of Rising Fake QR Code Fraud in Dubai

Editorial March 26, 2026

Dubai Electronic Security Centre has warned that cybercriminals are increasingly using fake QR codes in emails to lure users into downloading malware or visiting fraudulent websites that steal personal and financial information   Dubai Electronic Security Centre (DESC) has warned of a rise in fraud attempts involving fake QR codes, particularly those distributed

Dubai Airport Rolls Out AI Screening to Speed Security Checks

Editorial March 25, 2026

Based on reporting by The National, Dubai International Airport is rolling out AI-powered hand-luggage scanners that will allow passengers to keep liquids and laptops in their bags, marking a major step in checkpoint modernization and non-intrusive aviation security Dubai International Airport is moving ahead with a major upgrade to its passenger screening infrastructure,

Digital Dubai and TDRA Warn UAE PASS Users Over New Phishing Attempts

Editorial March 25, 2026

Digital Dubai i UAE-ova Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority upozorili su korisnike UAE PASS-a na lažne poruke, sumnjive linkove i neovlaštene zahtjeve za prijavu kojima prevaranti pokušavaju doći do ličnih podataka i pristupa digitalnim računima Digital Dubai i Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) upozorili su

Global Physical Security Market to Reach $151.5 Billion by 2030

Editorial March 24, 2026

The global physical security market is projected to grow steadily through 2030, with demand being shaped by stronger infrastructure protection needs, tighter compliance requirements and broader adoption of advanced surveillance and access technologies According to Marketsandmarkets, the global physical security market is expected to grow from $120.79 billion in 2025 to

Bank Muscat and Dynatrace Launch Oman’s First Enterprise Command Center

Editorial March 24, 2026

Bank Muscat has partnered with Dynatrace to establish what it describes as Oman’s first enterprise command center, a move aimed at improving service continuity, observability and incident response across the bank’s digital operations Bank Muscat has announced a partnership with Dynatrace to establish Oman’s first enterprise command center, in a move designed to enhance

Middle East Faces Supply Chain Cyber Risk as Skills Gap Strains Defenses

Editorial March 24, 2026

A new Kaspersky study says understaffed security teams, competing priorities and weak contractor obligations are leaving many organizations in the Middle East exposed to supply chain and trusted-relationship attacks According to a Kaspersky press release published on March 23, a shortage of qualified cybersecurity professionals is among the main obstacles preventing

HID’s 2026 State of Security and Identity Report: Identity Convergence Drives New Focus on Trust, Protection and User Choice

Editorial March 24, 2026

New research highlights five trends shaping the identity landscape, alongside rising ethical and privacy concerns HID, a global leader in trusted identity solutions, has released its 2026 State of Security and Identity Report, revealing how organizations in the region and worldwide are reshaping their approach to identity management. Based on insights from more than 1,500

UAE Banks Move Beyond OTPs as App-Based Verification Nears Full Rollout

Editorial March 23, 2026

Khaleej Times reports that major UAE banks are replacing SMS and email one-time passwords with in-app verification as the sector moves to meet Central Bank security requirements by the end of March UAE banks are preparing to complete the transition away from SMS- and email-based one-time passwords, with app-based verification emerging as the new standard […]

UAE Cybersecurity Council Warns Remote Work Is Fueling a New Wave of Cyber Threats

Editorial March 23, 2026

The UAE Cybersecurity Council has warned that the expansion of remote and hybrid working is creating new openings for cybercriminals, with attacks linked to home-based digital environments rising sharply in recent years. In remarks carried by the state news agency WAM, the Council said cyber incidents associated with remote work have increased by more than […]