51+ min ago  (243+ words) Dubai Police has warned residents that poorly secured smart home devices and surveillance systems could be exploited by hackers, exposing users to privacy breaches and cybercrime. The advisory, issued by the force's Cybercrime and Electronic Crime Department, said many attacks…...

23+ hour, 8+ min ago  (240+ words) The Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Centre has issued a warning over rising cyber threats during crises, as officials revealed that Iran is using artificial intelligence tools to launch cyberattacks targeting the UAE. In its Cybersecurity Awareness Guide…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (266+ words) The United Arab Emirates is dealing with around 800, 000 cyberattacks daily, even during relatively calm periods, highlighting the persistent and evolving nature of digital threats, a senior official said. Mohammed Al Kuwaiti, head of the UAE Cyber Security Council, disclosed the…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (318+ words) The United Arab Emirates has recorded a sharp increase in cyberattacks amid recent regional tensions, with artificial intelligence increasingly being used to make digital threats more sophisticated, according to the head of the country's Cyber Security Council. Chairman of UAE…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (191+ words) The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Claims Court has ordered a man to repay Dh19, 600 to another man after falsely claiming he could provide discounted airline tickets. The court also ordered the defendant to pay an additional Dh5, 000 in compensation for…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (92+ words) The Filipino Times The UAE Cyber Security Council has urged individuals and organizations to remain vigilant against "wiper malware," a highly destructive form of malicious software designed to erase data and disrupt computer systems. The council emphasized the need to…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (154+ words) The Filipino Times The Dubai Electronic Security Centre (DESC) has warned the public of a growing number of fraud attempts involving fake QR codes, particularly those distributed through email. According to the center, scammers are exploiting the fast spread of…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (300+ words) The UAE Cyber Security Council has warned the public about the growing risks of fake mobile applications, saying they can be used by cybercriminals to steal personal data, commit fraud, or carry out cyber extortion. The warning was issued as…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (443+ words) The UAE Cybersecurity Council has warned of increasing risks from destructive cyber threats known as "wiper malware," urging individuals and organizations to strengthen their digital security practices. In a statement, the council said such attacks are designed to delete or…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (332+ words) Three Filipinos were allegedly recruited to transmit sensitive information to foreign handlers believed to be linked to China using a seemingly ordinary mobile game as a covert communication tool. Philippine Navy Inspector General and Spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea…...