OPSWAT, a global leader in critical infrastructure protection (CIP) cybersecurity solutions, has announced its acquisition of InQuest, a cybersecurity solutions provider known for its novel Deep File Inspection and RetroHunting technologies. InQuest is highly regarded for protecting Department of Defense (DoD) customers with its network appliances that peer up toRead More…
AmiViz today announced a strategic partnership with senhasegura to industry-leading Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions to organizations in the Middle East and Africa, empowering them to effectively mitigate cybersecurity risks associated with privileged credentials.Read More…
Sweden’s EQT has announced its acquisition of a majority stake in Acronis. The deal will see its founders, management, and existing investors, including CVC, Springcoast, and BlackRock Private Equity Partners, retaining significant minority shares. Acronis, established in 2003, has grown into a pivotal player in the IT sector, offering aRead More…
In the second quarter of 2024, DDoS attacks in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region increased by 211% year-over-year, according to StormWall’s latest report. StormWall analyzed DDoS attacks against the company’s customers in MENA in Q2 2024 and shared its findings. Hackers hit the MENA region particularly hard,Read More…
ESET announced that it has been recognised as a Representative Vendor in the latest Gartner Market Guide for Managed Detection and Response report. We believe that this acknowledgment underscores ESET’s commitment to delivering cybersecurity services in the managed detectionRead More…
Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has published a report describing the recent ransomware attacks with the use of leaked code. This research sheds light on the tools and methods utilized by both organized ransomware groups and individual attackers. With a vast array of tools and samples at theirRead More…
Array Networks has announced a strategic partnership with Redington to extend Array’s advanced security solutions, including the APV Series Application Delivery Controller, Web Application Firewall, and AVX Series Network Hyperconverged Infrastructure, to customers throughout the Middle East and Africa (MEA). As cyber threats evolve, businesses are increasingly seeking sophisticated measuresRead More…
Kaspersky experts warn against a recent scam campaign, crafting phishing pages disguised as the Dubai Government application, Digital Dubai Authority. The scam works by simulating familiar repayment sites, such as DubaiPay and Salik, for victims to enter their financial information in to. With the campaign starting in April, Kaspersky researchersRead More…
Alain Sanchez, EMEA CISO, Fortinet, examines how cybersecurity has become a critical business risk due to the increasing reliance on digital assets, making it a key focus for CISOs and corporate leaders. Cyber risk is business risk. Anything that threatens IT threatens the company. We have become extremely dependent uponRead More…
SonicWall announced the launch of Cloud Secure Edge (CSE), offering an innovative suite of Zero Trust Access offerings designed specifically for MSPs who are meeting customers with increasingly remote work forces on their cloud migration journeys. With flexible, cost-effective solutionsRead More…
Tony Anscombe, Chief Security Evangelist at ESET, advises organizations, including those that weren’t struck by the CrowdStrike incident, should resist the temptation to attribute the IT meltdown to exceptional circumstancesRead More…
Email authentication and domain security SaaS service provider PowerDMARC has launched its newest office in Dubai Silicon Oasis, UAE. This expansion marks a significant milestone for PowerDMARC as it continues to strengthen its global footprint and expand its operations in the Middle East. Apart from this, PowerDMARC has existing officesRead More…
