Kaspersky researchers have identified a new spyware campaign distributing Mandrake malware through Google Play under the guise of legitimate apps related to cryptocurrency, astronomy, and utility tools. Kaspersky experts have discovered five Mandrake applications on Google Play, which were available for two years, with more than 32,000 downloads. The latestRead More…
Acronis has shared new research findings from the first half of 2024 in its biannual cyberthreats report by Acronis Threat Research Unit. Titled, “Acronis Cyberthreats Report H1 2024: Email attacks surge 293%, new ransomware groups emerge,” the report leverages over one million unique Windows endpoints from 15 key countries aroundRead More…
Kaspersky has announced the launch of a new AI-focused module within its Kaspersky Automated Security Awareness Platform (ASAP). This latest addition aims to equip professionals with the necessary skills to combat the evolving threats posed by AI-driven cyberattacks. The urgency of understanding AI-related threats has been underscored by the increasingRead More…
JB has selected CREALOGIX to successfully transition itself from a traditional financial model to a tech-centric enterprise, enhancing its digital presence and operational efficiency. Within a year, the project redefined origination processes, business requirements, and application functionalities to meet JBFC’s strategic objectives of expanding its market reach and customer baseRead More…
Tenable has published a new study revealing that 68% of organisations plan to harness generative AI (GenAI) within the next 12 months to enhance security measures and align IT objectives with broader business goals. Despite this surge in adoption, the study also reveals a worrying trend, as only 17% ofRead More…
Cisco has unveiled key insights into the evolving cybersecurity threat landscape, emphasising the need for a united front between technology companies and governments. As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, Cisco advocates for the development of advanced AI detection systems to ensure a safer online environment for all. Despite ongoing effortsRead More…
Lenovo has announced the appointment of Dr. Tolga Kurtoglu as the group’s new Chief Technology Officer, succeeding Dr. Yong Rui in further accelerating the Group’s technology vision and AI leadership. In addition, Lenovo has announced the formation of a new Emerging Technology Group that will be charged with anticipating emergingRead More…
The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), a global scientific research center and the applied research pillar of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), announced that its Autonomous Robotics Research Center (ARRC) has released RLtools, an open-source, reinforcement learning library that addresses critical training challenges in autonomous systems. Developed in collaborationRead More…
Cloudera will host a series of data and AI conferences worldwide, including a significant event in Dubai. The EVOLVE24 event series will bring industry leaders, customers, and partners together to uncover strategies to enhance data-driven insights and productivity in the era of generative AI. Through a series of breakout sessions, keynoteRead More…
Qualys has announced the launch of its API security platform that leverages AI-powered scanning and deep learning-based web malware detection to secure web apps and APIs across the entire attack surface, including on-premises web servers, databases, hybrid, multi-cloud environments, API gateways, containerised architectures, and microservices. APIs are integral to digitalRead More…
Cyber-attacks are on the rise globally, with a 30% increase in weekly attacks on corporate networks in Q2 2024 compared to Q2 2023. Organizations faced an average of 1,636 attacks per week worldwide, while in the UAE, the average was 1,546 weekly attacks per organization in Q2 2024, representing anRead More…
At least 30% of generative AI (GenAI) projects will be abandoned after proof of concept by the end of 2025, due to poor data quality, inadequate risk controls, escalating costs or unclear business value, according to Gartner, Inc.Speaking at the Gartner Data & Analytics Summit in Sydney this week, Rita Sallam, Distinguished VPRead More…
