UAE Cybersecurity Council Blocks Cyberattacks on 634 Entities

The UAE Government’s Cybersecurity Council has successfully defended against cyberattacks targeting 634 government and private entities. These attacks aimed to leak data from vital and strategic sectors across the UAE. However, the Council responded swiftly using global best cybersecurity practices.

Dr. Mohamed AlKuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity for the UAE Government, told Emirates News Agency (WAM) that a hacker known as “rose87168” claimed to have breached Oracle Cloud’s SSO and LDAP systems. This breach reportedly exposed around six million customer records worldwide, including sensitive user passwords.

According to Dr. AlKuwaiti, the breach may have affected up to 140,000 entities globally. Among them, 634 are in the UAE—30 government entities, 13 private organizations, and others from various sectors.

In response, the Cybersecurity Council activated emergency systems across the country. It is working closely with relevant authorities to protect the UAE’s cyberspace and prevent future threats.

The Council also urged all government and private organizations to strengthen their cybersecurity measures. It called for increased cyber readiness and immediate reporting of any suspicious activity.

Furthermore, the Council emphasized the need for constant vigilance. As cyber threats evolve, adopting the latest security practices is crucial to defend against advanced hacking and fraud techniques.