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As cyber criminals become more and more sophisticated, how can you protect yourself?
3+ hour, 43+ min ago (1403+ words) In an increasingly digital world, the costs of cybercrime are growing fast " making it vital that individuals, companies and governments have robust defences. The global costs last year were about $10.5 trillion and the bill is forecast to increase 50 per cent…...
Collective defence crucial to tackling 'weaponised AI', says Microsoft's Brad Smith
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (659+ words) Microsoft's vice chairman and president Brad Smith has called on governments to form a "collective defence" against an increase in security threats fuelled by artificial intelligence. Speaking from Riyadh, Mr Smith told On the Record that countries must work with…...
Identifying cyber crime motives more vital than ever, report says
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (681+ words) Understanding the motives of cyber criminals is becoming increasingly important to strong cyber defence, a report from one of the world's largest cybersecurity companies has found. US-based CrowdStrike said cyber criminals are becoming more agile, innovative and evasive. As a…...
UAE Central Bank issues new guidelines on the use of AI in financial sector
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (677+ words) The UAE Central Bank has issued new guidelines to licensed financial institutions on the responsible adoption and use of artificial intelligence and machine learning to protect consumers and boost transparency and governance. The guidance sets out core principles that serve…...
Most digital and disinformation threats against UAE are state sponsored, cybersecurity chief says
1+ week, 2+ day ago (768+ words) The UAE's head of cyber security on Wednesday said that the majority of digital threats against the country are state sponsored, but that they are being countered with "high efficiency. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti said there are between 90,000 to 200,000 breach attempts…...
Abu Dhabi Finance Week says data breach dealt with
1+ week, 2+ day ago (699+ words) A data breach at Abu Dhabi Finance Week that exposed the personal details of high-profile delegates was limited in scope and quickly secured, organisers have said. ADFW was alerted by an unauthorised cyber security researcher to a "vulnerability in a…...
Crescent Harvest: Experts warn of malware targeting Iran dissidents and protest sympathisers
1+ week, 3+ day ago (677+ words) Cyber security experts say they have discovered a new malware campaign targeting supporters of protests in Iran, as tension between Washington and Tehran simmers. The malware has been called "Crescent Harvest, according to the cyber security and data protection company…...
'The game has changed': Dubai Marina phone signal hacking fraud exposes cyber crime's new reality
1+ week, 3+ day ago (1203+ words) A broken system of online authentication is being exploited by criminals, forcing cyber security firms to develop new solutions to secure user identities and data. Sophisticated techniques to snare unsuspecting online shoppers into parting with sensitive personal information have moved…...
Modern-day privateers: Could the US soon allow private companies to wage its cyber wars?
3+ week, 4+ day ago (717+ words) Should President Donald Trump be able to deputise private US companies to go after cyber criminals around the world? Global cyber crime, digital scams and hacking are on the rise, so politicians are moving to grant cybersecurity companies the ability…...
Cyber hygiene: Did Trump's cyber director compromise US security by using ChatGPT?
4+ week, 1+ day ago (515+ words) US President Donald Trump's acting head of cybersecurity might have exhibited poor cyber hygiene practices after he uploaded potentially sensitive information to OpenAI's ChatGPT. Politico reported four officials confirmed the actions of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's (Cisa) interim…...