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Topic: Cyber crime

New approach required to counter rise of cybercrime, Dubai forum hears

May 20, 2013

The rapid growth of computer technology used by individuals, businesses and the Government that is helping to power the economy is also attracting opportunistic criminals. Read Article New approach required to counter rise of cybercrime, Dubai forum hears

RakBank comes under fire from customers over cyber attack

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May 15, 2013

One of the biggest names in UAE consumer banking said it lost Dh17.4m as a result of one of the biggest cyber heists to hit Middle East.  Read Article RakBank comes under fire from customers over cyber attack

Eight charged in US over $45 million cyber crime on UAE and Oman banks

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May 10, 2013

Fraudsters have stolen US$45 million from RAKBank and BankMuscat in one of the biggest cyber heists ever to hit the Middle East. Read Article Eight charged in US over $45 million cyber crime on UAE and Oman banks

Beware of cyber attacks, Middle East governments warned

May 10, 2013

Regional governments must take more stringent measures to secure their military and government satellite communications, according to experts. Read Article Beware of cyber attacks, Middle East governments warned

 

Saudi Arabia is a top target for cyber spammers

Saudi Arabia is the most targeted country for cyber attacks in the Middle East. Fahad Shadeed / Reuters

May 03, 2013

Cyber attacks are on the rise, with Saudi Arabia the region's leading target. Read Article Saudi Arabia is a top target for cyber spammers

 

Cyber attacks the 'clear, present danger' to UAE's most important companies

Apr 05, 2013

Security experts tells of threat from the DDoS attack and what the UAE is doing to combat the dangers of constantly shifting nature of cyber attacks.  Read Article Cyber attacks the 'clear, present danger' to UAE's most important companies

 

Learn about safe internet use 'before you regret it', Abu Dhabi police warn

Mar 11, 2013

The dangers of modern technology will be highlighted in a new campaign by Abu Dhabi Police. Read Article Learn about safe internet use 'before you regret it', Abu Dhabi police warn

 

Companies need data dieting to fend off appetites of cyber criminals

Hackers are using increasingly sophisticated tools to bypass target organisations' built-in security measures. istockphoto.com

Mar 10, 2013

China denies accusations that its military is leading the way, but whoever the intruders are, they are using new technologies to steal large volumes of intellectual property. Read Article Companies need data dieting to fend off appetites of cyber criminals

 

Emiratis train with the best to foil cyber threat

February 20, 2013 (Abu Dhabi) Tim Wood Director for the Middle East for BAE Systems talks about cyber security during IDEX in Abu Dhabi February 20, 2013. (Sammy Dallal / The National)

Feb 22, 2013

Idex 2013: The team will be working on identifying targeted cyber attacks and dealing with them at a Cyber Threat Centre in the UK.  Read Article Emiratis train with the best to foil cyber threat

 

Abu Dhabi Police arrest 90 suspected cyber criminals

Jan 10, 2013

Officers warn against "fake prize" scam artists who claim they need personal information or money to release winnings. Read Article Abu Dhabi Police arrest 90 suspected cyber criminals

 

Iran stages cyber warfare drill in Strait of Hormuz

Dec 31, 2012

Iranian forces have carried out what they called cyber warfare tactics for the first time as the Islamic republic's naval units staged manoeuvres in the Strait of Hormuz. Read Article Iran stages cyber warfare drill in Strait of Hormuz

 

Growing cyber threat to UAE finance sector

Dec 10, 2012

The UAE's finance sector is under threat from hackers as the number of cyber attacks is set to grow by as much as 20 per cent to 30 per cent next year. Read Article Growing cyber threat to UAE finance sector

 

UAE leads the way in cyber security

Dec 09, 2012

An expert says the UAE is the most advanced nation in the Arab world where cyber-technology infrastructure is concerned, but warns it is therefore most vulnerable.  Read Article UAE leads the way in cyber security

 

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