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July 26, 2022

Cybercriminals deceive Middle East users by posing as post services

ERT-GIB identified over 400 domains impersonating postal brands as part of this phishing campaign, with half of them (276) targeting Middle Eastern users. To target their victims, attackers use over 30 brands of post services.
by News Desk | 3 min read
July 13, 2022

TikTok prank: how cybercriminals are convincing victims

A popular hoax on TikTok involves calling friends and telling them that a sizable sum of money is about to be deducted from their account using an automated answering machine voice.
by News Desk | 4 min read
June 8, 2022

Going passwordless in today’s business venture – How secure is it?

A recent Information Age article further claims that the time is right for passwordless authentication, as “passwordless authentication makes users’ lives easier” and removes the human factor from cybersecurity — where “people just can’t be trusted to set reliable passwords, to change them frequently, to make sure they are strong, and to keep them secure.”
by News Desk | 5 min read
April 20, 2022

Revenge RAT does most damage in UAE

Researchers have reported that Revenge RAT, a Trojan that targets the Windows platform, was the most prevalent malware in March 2022 while Emotet was in second place by impacting five percent.
by News Desk | 2 min read
March 29, 2022

Why are cybercriminals increasing their focus on mobile devices?

A survey carried out in the last year revealed that almost half (49%) of organizations worldwide are unable to detect an attack or breach on employee-owned devices.
by News Desk | 5 min read
February 18, 2022

Here are the 5 antivirus tools you might need

Your computer is vulnerable to attack from hackers and other online criminals. Here are some tips to help you secure your computer and protect your data
by News Desk | 3 min read
February 14, 2022

As more and more of us work remotely, big tech companies warn to stay vigilant when it comes to cyber security

You might think simple house-keeping exercises such as regular password changes are enough, but experts believe that password protection isn’t enough for business PCs as most hacking-related breaches stem from compromised credentials.
by News Desk | 4 min read
January 5, 2022

Breaking the habit: Top 10 bad cybersecurity habits to stop in 2022

The start of a new year means a fresh start for your digital life. Cybersecurity is increasingly crucial component. In fact, cybercriminals are already predicting that 2021 will be one of their busiest years yet.
by News Desk | 4 min read
January 1, 2022

Must know 22 cybersecurity statistics for 2022

As the rollercoaster of a year that was 2021, a list of important cybersecurity data that will help you keep on top of your security and privacy game in the coming year.
by News Desk | 4 min read
December 14, 2021

Digital safety this holiday season

Set a strong password for every online account, making sure not to repeat the same password across any two platforms. Use a password management app to keep track of different accounts. Don’t forget to use random, non-duplicate User IDs as well if the site allows. Unique usernames with unique passwords are better than just unique passwords.
by News Desk | 6 min read