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ChatGPT to Test Ads – OpenAI Promises Privacy, Transparency, and Answer Independence

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Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a personal assistant for learning, productivity, creativity, and decision-making. But who gets access to powerful AI - and at what...

Tudou Guarantee Winds Down After $12 Billion in Illicit Transactions, Shaking Southeast Asia’s Scam Economy

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#Interview: InHouse Insights, From Awareness to Action – How Sainttly Group & Saintynet Cybersecurity Are Transforming Cybersecurity Training in the MEA Region

Cybersecurity across the Middle East & Africa is shifting from awareness campaigns to capability building. That shift requires accessible certification training, hands‑on labs, and...

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Tudou Guarantee Winds Down After $12 Billion in Illicit Transactions, Shaking Southeast Asia’s Scam Economy

Tudou Guarantee, once one of the most active Telegram-based...

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UAE Ministry of Defence and EDGE to Host Coding and Cyber Challenges at UMEX 2026

Abu Dhabi is set to become a regional focal...

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Microsoft Releases January 2026 Windows 11 Security Update: What Organizations Need to Know Now

Microsoft has rolled out its January 2026 cumulative security...

AI & Cybersecurity

ChatGPT to Test Ads – OpenAI Promises Privacy, Transparency, and Answer Independence

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a personal assistant for...

Network Security

Critical FortiSIEM Flaw Exposes Enterprises to Remote Command Execution Attacks

Fortinet has disclosed a high-impact vulnerability in FortiSIEM, its...

Vulnerability Management

InputPlumber Flaws Expose Linux Systems to UI Input Injection and DoS Attacks

Linux users - particularly those running SteamOS and gaming-focused...

Technology & Telecom

CRITICAL SECURITY BULLETIN: Trend Micro Apex Central On-Premise Hit by Multiple High-Risk Vulnerabilities

Trend Micro has issued a critical security advisory for...

Cloud Security

Phishing Campaign Abuses Google Cloud to Steal Microsoft 365 Credentials

A new phishing campaign is making the rounds globally,...

Vulnerability Management

FortiWeb Devices Hijacked to Deploy Sliver C2 in Stealthy Global Campaign

Security researchers have uncovered a stealthy cyber campaign abusing...

Conference & Events

Intersec 2026 Returns to Dubai: Where Global Security, Cyber Resilience, and Innovation Converge

At a time when cyber threats, physical security risks,...

Conference & Events

The Middle East’s Cybersecurity Calendar: Top 10 Must-Attend Events for Security Leaders in 2026

As cybersecurity risks grow in scale and impact, driven...

Middle East

Merak Capital Invests SAR 203 Million in DSShield to Strengthen Saudi Arabia’s National Cybersecurity Backbone

Saudi Arabia’s cybersecurity sector received a major boost this...

Cloud Security

Phishing Campaign Abuses Google Cloud Automation to Slip Past Security Defenses

Attackers exploit trusted Google Cloud workflows to deliver convincing...

Database Security

Critical MongoDB Flaw Lets Unauthenticated Attackers Leak Sensitive Memory Data

A quiet flaw with serious consequences - A critical...

Network Security

Product Security Advisory: Fortinet Confirms Active Abuse of FG-IR-19-283 Authentication Bypass

Fortinet has confirmed active, in-the-wild abuse of FG-IR-19-283 (CVE-2020-12812),...

Middle East

Kaspersky Survey: 92% of UAE Users Plan to Use AI During the Holidays – Convenience Rises, So Do Cyber Risks

Artificial intelligence is no longer just a workday productivity...

Access Control Systems

Access Granted: How Device Code Phishing Is Fueling Account Takeovers

Phishing is no longer just about fake login pages...

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UAE Ministry of Defence and EDGE to Host Coding and Cyber Challenges at UMEX 2026

Cybercory Team - January 19, 2026

Abu Dhabi is set to become a regional focal point for cyber talent development this January, as the...

Intersec 2026 Returns to Dubai: Where Global Security, Cyber Resilience, and Innovation Converge

Cybercory Team - January 5, 2026

At a time when cyber threats, physical security risks, and critical infrastructure vulnerabilities are converging, Intersec 2026 is...

The Middle East’s Cybersecurity Calendar: Top 10 Must-Attend Events for Security Leaders in 2026

January 3, 2026

Merak Capital Invests SAR 203 Million in DSShield to Strengthen Saudi Arabia’s National Cybersecurity Backbone

January 1, 2026

Kaspersky Survey: 92% of UAE Users Plan to Use AI During the Holidays – Convenience Rises, So Do Cyber Risks

December 24, 2025

AmiViz Sets the Stage for Next-Gen Cybersecurity at Black Hat MEA 2025 with AI-Powered Innovations

November 26, 2025

SentinelOne Sets the Stage for AI-Driven Cyber Defense at Black Hat MEA 2025

November 25, 2025

UAE Cyber Security Council Partners with AWS, CrowdStrike, and e& to Empower 500 Cybersecurity Startups

October 20, 2025

AI & Cybersecurity

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ChatGPT to Test Ads – OpenAI Promises Privacy, Transparency, and Answer Independence

Cybercory Team - January 16, 2026

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a personal assistant for learning, productivity, creativity, and decision-making. But who gets access to powerful AI -...

SentinelOne Sets the Stage for AI-Driven Cyber Defense at Black Hat MEA 2025

November 25, 2025

Fighting for User Privacy: OpenAI Pushes Back Against The New York Times’ Demand for 20 Million ChatGPT Conversations

November 13, 2025

China Tightens Cybersecurity Law to Rein in AI and Strengthen Incident Reporting

November 4, 2025

Burkina Faso and UAE Forge Digital Partnership to Boost Cybersecurity and AI Development

September 23, 2025

The Top 10s

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Shielding Your Inbox: Top 10 Email Security Gateway Solutions in 2024

Ouaissou DEMBELE - June 12, 2024

Our inboxes are gateways to our personal and professional lives. They hold sensitive information, access credentials, and confidential communications. With phishing attacks,...

Fortressing Your Business Data: Top 10 Most Secure ERP Systems in 2024

June 11, 2024

The Digital Fortress: Top 10 Most Secure Operating Systems in 2024

June 10, 2024

Guarded Gates: Top Best 10 Secure Email Services in 2024

June 10, 2024

Securing the Gateway: Top Best 10 Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) in 2024

June 8, 2024

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Africa

Gov’t to Establish National Cybersecurity Agency to Protect Kenyans’ Data

Africa

Hackers Breach Multiple Kenyan Government Websites, Temporarily Seize Presidency Portal

Africa

Zimbabwe Joins Global Frontline in Fight Against Cybercrime with Hanoi Convention Signing

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America

Betterment Confirms Hacker Gained System Access, Issues Critical Security Update to Customers

America

Trump Orders U.S. Exit from Global Cyber and Hybrid Threat Coalitions

Asia

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Asia

Tudou Guarantee Winds Down After $12 Billion in Illicit Transactions, Shaking Southeast Asia’s Scam Economy

AI & Cybersecurity

China Tightens Cybersecurity Law to Rein in AI and Strengthen Incident Reporting

Asia

TransparentTribe Strikes Again: New DeskRAT Malware Targets Indian Military Systems

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How To

How to identify fake social media profiles? A Guide to Unmasking the Imposters & Identifying Fake Social Media Profiles

How To

How to avoid social engineering scams on social media?: The Social Siren Song

How To

How To Avoid Online Shopping Scams?: The Siren Song of Savings

How To

How to protect your credit card information online?: Fort Knox for Your Wallet

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DoS & DDoS

Under Siege: Understanding DoS and DDoS Attacks in Cybersecurity

What Is

What Is VPN? Tunneling Through the Web: A Comprehensive Guide

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What Is A Computer Virus? The Invisible Invaders: A Comprehensive Guide

What Is

What Is Ransomware? Held Hostage in the Digital Age: Understanding the Threat

Europe

The Government Cyber Action Plan: Strengthening Resilience Across the UK

Cybercory Team - January 9, 2026

Europe

Europe Launches First Multi-Satellite Cybersecurity Challenge, Pioneering a New Era in Space Defence

Ouaissou DEMBELE - November 11, 2025

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America

US Deports Notorious Australian Hacker After Landmark Cybercrime Conviction

DENVER/ADELAIDE – United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)...

Data Breach

Australia’s Privacy Alarm Bells: A Deep Dive into the Notifiable Data Breaches Report (July-December 2024)

In an era where cyber threats are escalating with...

Banking & Finance

ASIC Sues FIIG Securities Over Cybersecurity Failures Leading to Data Theft

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has launched...

Education System

Cybersecurity Breach at the University of Notre Dame Australia: Investigation Underway

The University of Notre Dame Australia is currently investigating...

Australia

Bunnings Faces Privacy Backlash Over Facial Recognition Technology Use

Bunnings Group Limited, a prominent retail chain in Australia,...

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America

Betterment Confirms Hacker Gained System Access, Issues Critical Security Update to Customers

Breached

Cognizant Hit With US Lawsuits After TriZetto Healthcare Data Breach

Breached

F5 Confirms Nation-State Cyberattack on Product Development Systems – Here’s What You Need to Know and Do

Breached

Discord Confirms Third-Party Security Breach Exposing 70,000 User ID Photos

Breached

Tenable and Qualys Disclose Impact from Salesloft Drift Supply-Chain Breach

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Zero-Day

Virtual private networks (VPNs)

Critical WatchGuard Firebox VPN Vulnerability Actively Exploited in the Wild

Application Security

Final Patch Tuesday of 2025: Microsoft Releases 57 Security Updates, Including Actively Exploited Zero-Day and Critical Vulnerabilities Across Windows and Chromium-Based Edge

Patch

Breaking News: Chrome Zero-Day Exploited in the Wild – Urgent Update Released

Europe

Dutch NCSC Confirms Advanced Zero-Day Attacks on Citrix NetScaler: Multiple Critical Organizations Breached

Patch

Apple Urges Immediate Update as July 2025 Security Patches Address Multiple Zero‑Days

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Blockchain & Crypto Security

CPX Unveils Crypto Defense Solution to Fortify Security in the Digital Asset Ecosystem

Banking & Finance

Future Blockchain Summit x Fintech Surge Returns to Power the Next Era of Digital Assets

Blockchain & Crypto Security

Microsoft Takes Down 338 Websites to Disrupt RaccoonO365 Phishing Empire

Blockchain & Crypto Security

Google Play Enforces Stricter Global Licensing Rules for Cryptocurrency Apps

Application Security

Securing Kubernetes: Understanding and Mitigating Threats to Containerized Environments

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Cloud Security

Phishing Campaign Abuses Google Cloud to Steal Microsoft 365 Credentials

Cloud Security

Phishing Campaign Abuses Google Cloud Automation to Slip Past Security Defenses

Cloud Security

Open Letter to Samsung: A Growing Outcry Over Forced Israeli-Founded Bloatware in the WANA Region

Application Security

One Token to Rule Them All: Critical Entra ID Flaw Could Have Exposed Every Tenant

AI & Cybersecurity

Ooredoo and Qatar Airways Sign MoU to Establish Qatar as Regional AI, Cloud & Cybersecurity Innovation Hub

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Ransomware

Africa

Senegal’s Tax Authority Hit by Massive Cyberattack: Experts Warn of Deeper Crisis if Action Isn’t Taken

Europe

Akira Ransomware Attack Forces 158-Year-Old KNP Logistics to Shut Down in the UK

AI & Cybersecurity

PromptLock: ESET Uncovers First Known AI-Powered Ransomware

Africa

African Authorities Dismantle Massive Cybercrime Networks in INTERPOL-Led Crackdown

Advanced Persistent Threat

New Charon Ransomware Adopts Earth Baxia APT Techniques to Target Enterprises

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AsianCup2024inQatar Cybersecurity Awareness 9 – Share the Excitement, Not Your Privacy: Responsible Social Media Sharing at the AFC Asian Cup

The electrifying atmosphere of the AFC Asian Cup 2024 in Qatar promises unforgettable memories. Sharing those moments with friends and family online is natural,...

Asia

AsianCup2024inQatar Cybersecurity Awareness 8 – Be a Cybersecurity Hero: Report Suspicious Activity at the AFC Asian Cup!

The thrill of packed stadiums, the electrifying atmosphere, and the shared passion for football – the AFC Asian Cup in Qatar promises an unforgettable...

America

Don’t Let Hackers Exploit Your Mobile: Secure Your Devices from the Actively Attacked Ivanti EPMM Vulnerability!

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a stern warning: a critical vulnerability affecting Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) and MobileIron...

Breached

Payoneer Accounts in Argentina Targeted: 2FA Bypassed, Funds Drained – Stay Secure!

A recent wave of cyberattacks has sent shockwaves through Argentina, targeting Payoneer accounts and draining funds despite seemingly secure two-factor authentication (2FA) protection. This...

Network Security

Wi-Fi Warriors: 10 Tips to Secure Your Connection in a Wireless World

We live in a wireless world, our lives tethered to the invisible currents of Wi-Fi. While this technological wave offers boundless convenience, it also...

Application Security

Don’t Be a Patch Procrastinator: Why Software Updates Matter More Than Ever

In the bustling digital metropolis, software reigns supreme. From operating systems powering our devices to applications fueling our work and leisure, software is the...

Africa

Cybersecurity Awareness 9 -Guarded Glory: 10 Cybersecurity Tips for High-Profile Individuals at AFCON 2024

As the spotlight shines on AFCON 2024 in Ivory Coast, players, coaches, and other high-profile individuals prepare to take center stage. But beyond the...

Mobile & BYOD Security

Fort Knox in Your Pocket: 10 Steps to Secure Your Mobile Devices

In today's hyperconnected world, our mobile devices are more than just phones; they're digital vaults crammed with sensitive information, from banking details to personal...

Bug Bounty

Unveiling the Bug Bounty Battleground: Top Platforms of 2023 Analyzed

Bug bounty programs have become a cornerstone of proactive cybersecurity for organizations of all sizes. These programs incentivize ethical hackers to find and report...

Application Security

Click with Caution: A Guide to Downloading Apps Safely in a Minefield of Malware

In the bustling marketplace of app stores, millions of colorful icons beckon, promising entertainment, productivity, and anything you can imagine. But amidst the endless...

Africa

Cybersecurity Awareness 8 -Taming the Cyber Lions: 10 Tips for Organizers and Sponsors to Survive AFCON 2024’s Digital Jungle

As excitement roars for AFCON 2024 in Ivory Coast, organizers and sponsors stand poised to take center stage. But amidst the cheering crowds and...

Asia

AsianCup2024inQatar Cybersecurity Awareness 7 -Public Wi-Fi at the AFC Asian Cup: Don’t Let Excitement Turn into Exposure!

The roar of the crowd, the electrifying energy of the pitch, the shared passion for the beautiful game – the AFC Asian Cup in...

Mobile & BYOD Security

Taming the Mobile Herd: Why Your Business Needs Mobile Device Management (MDM)

In today's hyper-connected world, mobile devices are no longer just pocket-sized entertainment centers; they're business essentials. Smartphones and tablets power communication, access crucial data,...

Application Security

AsianCup2024inQatar Cybersecurity Awareness 6 – Fake App Frenzy: Don’t Let Rogue Apps Tackle Your AFC Asian Cup Fun!

The electrifying atmosphere, the passionate fans, the unforgettable matches – the AFC Asian Cup 2024 in Qatar promises an exhilarating footballing experience. But amidst...

America

Mississippi Healed Up? Health System Battles Ransomware After Patient Data Breach

The heart of healthcare in Mississippi pulsed erratically on January 19th, 2024, as Singing River Health System grappled with the aftermath of a cyberattack....

Worldwide

Fort Knox for Your Data: 10 Pillars of Cybersecurity Policies and Procedures

In the bustling marketplace of modern business, data is the new gold. Protecting it, therefore, becomes an imperative, not a mere option. But safeguarding...

Europe

Swedish Furniture Maker Tura Scandinavia Faces Digital Maze of Threats Amid LockBit Ransomware Claims

The pristine world of Scandinavian design found itself entangled in the murky web of cybercrime this week, as Swedish furniture manufacturer Tura Scandinavia AB...

Europe

Digital Siege in the Baltics: NoName Ransomware Targets Lithuanian Titans

A shadow of digital fear descended upon Lithuania on January 15th, 2024, as the notorious NoName ransomware group launched a coordinated attack on prominent...

Africa

Cybersecurity Awareness 6 – Fortressing the Beautiful Game: 10 Tips to Avoid Cyberattacks on Critical Services During AFCON 2024

As the electrifying anticipation for AFCON 2024 in Ivory Coast reaches fever pitch, millions worldwide gear up to witness footballing artistry unfold. But beyond...

Africa