F5 is highlighting the scale and impact of its Distributed Cloud Services platform at LEAP 2023. A major expansion of its application security and delivery portfolio, F5 Distributed Cloud Services provides security, multi-cloud networking, and edge-based computing solutions on a unified software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform. The platform encompasses the F5 DistributedRead More…
Sophos has released new findings on CryptoRom scams—elaborate financial fraud schemes that prey on and trick dating app users into making fake cryptocurrency investments—in its latest report, “Fraudulent Trading Apps Sneak into Apple and Google App Stores.” The report details the first fake CryptoRom apps —Ace Pro and MBM_BitScan— toRead More…
Kaspersky uncovered three new variants of Prilex malware, made by a group of cybercriminals, that was named after the most advanced Point-of-Sales (PoS) malware back in 2022. The discovered Prilex modifications can now block contactless near-field communication (NFC) transactions on infected PoS-terminals, forcing customers to use their physical credit cards,Read More…
BeyondTrust has announced new releases of BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access and Password Safe, and the availability of both products in a new bundle with value pricing. These releases introduce new, expanded capabilities for developers, cloud ops and other technical staff to secure and manage access to critical systems in aRead More…
Fortinet has announced new security operations center (SOC) augmentation services designed to help strengthen an organization’s cyber resiliency and support short-staffed teams strained by the talent shortage. In addition, as part of Fortinet’s leadership efforts to help close the cyber skills gap, the Fortinet Training Institute has added initiatives acrossRead More…
In January 2023 Kaspersky researchers reported on a new domain name system (DNS) changer functionality used in the Roaming Mantis campaign. Now cybercriminals can use compromised Wi-Fi routers in cafes, airports hotels and other public places to potentially infect more Android smartphones with the Wroba.o malware. At the moment, theRead More…
On a relentless mission to safeguard civilization, Dragos is helping industrial organizations in Saudi Arabia detect and respond to the threat challenges posed to critical infrastructure in the Kingdom. Dragos continues to expand its work in cooperation with the government of Saudi Arabia and industries in the region to helpRead More…
BlackBerry has released its Global Threat Intelligence Report, highlighting the volume and model of threats across a range of organizations and regions, including industry-specific attacks targeting the automotive and manufacturing, healthcare and financial sectors. BlackBerry’s Threat Research and Intelligence team identified that in the 90 days between September 1 andRead More…
By Mohamad Rizk, Regional Director, Middle East & CIS at Veeam Software January 28 is recognised as Data Privacy Day worldwide. Follow these top tips to keep your personal information safe online. Tip #1: Be skeptical. If a deal or offer seems too good to be true, it likely is.Read More…
JAHEZIYA, a single-stop service provider for defence solutions and emergency response services, was awarded by the Cybersecurity Council during Intersec 2023, the leading trade fair for Safety, Security & Fire Protection, held at the Ritz Carlton in Dubai from 16 to 18 January. JAHEZIYA is part of the Trading &Read More…
SANS Institute and The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) launched this week the second phase of the Cyber Reskilling Program in Bahrain. Following the success of the first phase in 2022, this year, SANS and Tamkeen continue their strategic partnership to deliver two programs that will allow 60 students to gain GIACRead More…
BeyondTrust has announced key enhancements to BeyondTrust Privilege Management for Unix and Linux and BeyondTrust Active Directory Bridge to help customers defend against growing Linux threats.Read More…
