A recent report from Sophos reveals that nearly half of companies in the UAE affected by ransomware opted to pay the ransom to retrieve their data. The report, part of Sophos’ sixth annual State of Ransomware survey, indicates that 43% of organizations that had their data encrypted made ransom payments, with 30% negotiating lower amounts...
A recent study by Cohesity reveals that 86 percent of employees in the UAE feel confident in identifying cyberattacks, significantly surpassing their peers in the EMEA region. This research highlights the UAE workforce’s readiness in the face of cyber threats, aligning with the national vision for digital resilience and AI-driven defense. The study involved full-time...
SentinelOne, a prominent player in AI-powered security, will showcase its advancements at GISEC Global 2025, taking place from May 6 to 8 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The company plans to demonstrate how its AI-driven cybersecurity solutions are transforming threat detection, response, and prevention across enterprises. Central to its presentation will be the Singularity...
The UAE Cyber Security Council has reported a significant achievement in national cybersecurity efforts, successfully blocking nearly 200,000 cyberattacks every day. These attacks were primarily ransomware attempts targeting both public and private sectors, aiming to breach sensitive data and lock digital systems. The Council’s emergency cybersecurity protocols, in collaboration with various authorities, played a crucial...