Experts identify seven focus areas that will influence cybersecurity in 2025 as new technologies give rise to new and complex threats
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Bitcoin
Trump-fueled bitcoin rally sparks dual threat: Cyber extortion, LLM attacks loom, experts say
Another trend industry experts and insiders are anticipating in 2025 is the spread of the generative AI-based ‘deepfakes’ into the business sector in a big way
Cybercriminals
Hackers hijack 22,000 software packages in massive Q3 supply chain attack: Report
The large-scale attack, dubbed “Revival Hijack,” exploited policies around removed packages to secretly inject malicious code into software updates
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Saudi Arabia ranks lowest globally in financial fraud crimes, says report
The country secured the top global position in the Global Cybersecurity Index for 2024
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Middle East cyberattacks triple amid escalation of geopolitical conflicts: Report
The study shows that cyberattacks in the Middle East doubled in Q4 2023 and tripled in Q1 2024 compared to the previous year
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Researchers warn of sophisticated ‘Voldemort’ malware targeting multiple industries: Report
The campaign impersonated tax authorities from various countries, including the UK’s HM Revenue & Customs, to distribute the malware
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Chinese hackers breach Indian, US internet companies: Report
The bug carries a “high” severity rating, according to the US National Vulnerability Database
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Saudi cybersecurity market hits $3.5bn
Saudi Arabia’s cybersecurity sector added $4.2bn to the Kingdom’s GDP last year
Cybersecurity
UAE Cybersecurity Council Chairman reveals 3 upcoming policies to boost cybersecurity by end of 2024: Report
The new policies and regulations aim to enhance the UAE’s position in technology and support its cybersecurity system, according to the UAE Cybersecurity Council Chairman
CrowdStrike
IT outage in the UAE: Ministries, Dubai Airports, Emirates and cybersecurity authority on Crowdstrike and Microsoft glitches
UAE authorities react to global IT outage of Microsoft computers caused by Crowdstrike software failure
Cyberattack
Relm taps web3 cybersecurity firm CyVers for implementing security measures
The CyVers platform addresses complex security challenges such as scams, fraud, and compliance threats unique to Web3
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Cyberattacks are real, not just a threat, says Positive Technologies
The surge in technological development entails an equal surge in the number of cyberattacks
Cybercriminals
WhatsApp job scam: Experts warn of ‘red flags’ as UAE residents battle ongoing ‘smishing’
Fake job offers have been making the rounds on social media with increasing prevalence on WhatsApp, here is what experts have to say
AMD
US chipmaker AMD investigates major breach after hacker claims to have stolen sensitive data
The hacking group alleges the stolen data includes details on future products, employee records and other confidential material
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Cyberattacks target booming fintech sector, doubling in Q1 2024
FinTech companies are facing a surge in cyberattacks, with application layer DDoS attacks accounting for half of all cyber-related crimes. Despite surges, 77 percent of UAE FinTech companies lack tools to detect these attacks, according to experts
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GPS disruptions pose escalating global threat as spoofing incidents surpass 43,000 in the Middle East
Beirut Airport witnessed the highest number of GPS spoofing incidents globally with 27,733 cases, followed closely by Cairo Airport with 14,512 incidents in the same period
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Read before you agree: UAE experts warn users to pay ‘more attention’ to digital privacy policies amid rising cybersecurity risks
UAE experts map out the importance of reading privacy policies to understand data handling and protect personal information online