The large-scale attack, dubbed “Revival Hijack,” exploited policies around removed packages to secretly inject malicious code into software updates
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Inside the booming $300bn ‘hackers for hire’ industry
In the high-stakes game of cybersecurity, ethical hackers are proving that sometimes, it takes a hacker to catch a hacker – and business is booming
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‘No one is safe’ as global cyberattacks increase, says Kaspersky boss
Kaspersky’s Amin Hasbini discusses widespread ransomware and phishing attacks seen across the world including in UAE and Saudi Arabia, and the need for organisations to avoid cyber threats
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LinkedIn ransomware attack: Data held hostage, criminals demand payment to unlock accounts
Criminals demand payment to unlock LinkedIn accounts in ransomware attack, experts say
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Fake it till you make it: Why and how cybercriminals fabricate data leaks
Yuliya Novikova, Head of Digital Footprint Intelligence at Kaspersky, sheds light on the nature of fake leaks and provides advice on how businesses can effectively mitigate the associated risks
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Cybercriminals place passwords in crosshairs as attacks jump 583%: Report
Cybercriminals ramp up identity-based intrusions in 2023 as Kerberoasting attacks surge 583%
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Cybercrime: Education sector most affected by ransomware in 2022, Sophos Report
Over 79 percent of higher educational organisation was hit by ransomware attacks
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UAE dominates regional cybersecurity rankings, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait need new laws: Report
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait must strengthen cybersecurity laws to match UAE’s top-ranking cyber safety, expert says
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Middle East companies prioritise unification, automation of cybersecurity estates: Report
The State of the Market Report 2023 by Help AG outlines several tech trends that will shape the cybersecurity landscape in the coming years
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Dubai ‘not immune’ to ransomware attacks: Experts
Ransomware attacks can cause significant damage and businesses can incur heavy expenses.
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Why CISO burnout is a growing threat to organisations in Saudi Arabia
Triumphing over challenges can cause burnout
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Over half of Saudi businesses hit by cyberattack
54 percent of companies in the Kingdom experienced a security event that impacted business
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UAE firms most attacked by cybercriminals in Gulf: Report
The number of companies that had information uploaded to leak sites was up by 22 percent year-on-year
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Most UAE residents worried about hacking as cyberattack threat looms, survey reveals
Personal devices connected to public networks could increase threat levels, Cisco experts warn
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2023 to be costliest, most destructive year for cybersecurity as recession fears force firms to cut budgets
Ransomware gangs targeting supply chain firms for mounting focused attacks to extract optimum rewards and new strains such as fileless malwares not requiring downloads will be among the potent cybercrime trends in the coming year
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Riyadh hosts global tech event Black Hat for first time in MENA
The first day of the event saw over 75 activities – workshops, sessions and technical challenges – with the participation of several global speakers and companies from the cybersecurity sector
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Key LockBit operator arrested after 30-month-long chase by authorities
FBI and Europol, alongside French and Canadian authorities, lead a joint operation that led to the arrest of Mikhail Vasiliev, a significant operator wanted in various ransom cases