A recent report reveals that 20% of companies in the UAE acknowledge a lack of budget for sufficient cybersecurity measures. Within the last two years, 15% of UAE companies experienced cyber incidents attributed to insufficient investment in cybersecurity, as per…
Residents are strongly advised to promptly update their systems, following the tech giant’s release of an urgent update. In its latest advisory on Tuesday, the Cybersecurity Council (CSC) of the UAE has urged Apple users in the country to update…
Context: Ahmed Eltantawy, a former Egyptian Member of Parliament and erstwhile chairman of Egypt’s al-Karama political party, declared his candidacy for the upcoming Egyptian presidential election in March 2023. He articulated his commitment to providing a “democratic” alternative to the…
Genetic testing company 23andMe has officially confirmed that personal data from approximately 6.9 million users, equivalent to roughly half of its total customer base, was stolen by hackers. The California-based company initially reported last week that hackers had compromised the…
As you embark on a substantial digital project, adhering to the GOV.UK Service Manual at each project stage, reaching the go-live phase raises the question of whether the service includes ‘protective monitoring’ for accreditation. This implies that the team must…
Fifteen senior Information Security (InfoSec) leaders from the UAE convened to explore cybersecurity best practices and delve into the theme of “Complete Visibility: A CISO’s Dream or Reality?” The event was organized by Cyber Management Alliance, a global leader in…
In October 2023, the authentication and identity management giant, Okta, suffered a significant blow, losing $2 billion in market capitalization due to a cyberattack. While this might be the most prominent cybersecurity news of the month, it’s far from the…
A zero-day vulnerability in the Zimbra Collaboration email software has been exploited by four distinct hacker groups in real-world attacks, aiming to steal email data, user credentials, and authentication tokens. According to a report from the Google Threat Analysis Group…
The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has initiated legal action against SolarWinds and its Chief Information Security Officer, Timothy Brown, alleging deception of investors and the public regarding risk disclosures. According to the SEC, both the organization and its…
ENISA, the European Agency for Cybersecurity, issues an annual report known as the ENISA Threat Landscape (ETL) report, providing insights into the state of the cybersecurity environment. The recently released 11th edition covers key developments, threats, and risks within the…