Cybersecurity readiness is critical, say experts at Gisec

The 10th edition of GISEC Global, the largest and most influential cybersecurity exhibition and conference in the Middle East and Africa, has brought together industry leaders to uncover the latest in global cybersecurity trends and discuss ever-increasing digital challenges. Also speaking on the main stage was MK Palmore, the former Head of the FBI’s San Francisco Cybersecurity Investigative Branch.

Ransomware not slowing; continues to be relentless and more destructive

According to the report, the second half of 2021 observed a rise in the automation and speed of attacks, revealing more advanced persistent cybercrime techniques that are more disruptive and unexpected.

IBM report reveals surge in ransomware attacks in the UAE in 2021

According to the 2022 study, the Middle East and Africa area was the fourth-most assaulted region in the globe, with the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa being the most targeted nations.

Supply Chain Attacks: Exploiting trust between organizations

Check Point Software Technologies, a global provider of cyber security solutions outlines how to protect your organization from a supply chain assault, citing supply chain as one of the primary targets for cybercriminals.

Cybercriminals turn their attention to Linux-based systems, report finds

VMware points out that current malware countermeasures mostly address threats posed using Windows operating systems, leaving many public and private cloud deployments vulnerable to attacks that use Linux operating systems.