Malware detections in the UAE Rising since March
Daily malware detections in the UAE have been on the rise during March, according to new research by Acronis, a global cyber protection company. This trend exposes the critical need for cybersecurity in the region, especially for SMEs, said Candid Wuest, Acronis VP, Cyber Protection, speaking ahead of Gulf Information Security Expo & Conference (GISEC), an Arabian […]
Hackers Impersonate Amnesty International to Spread Fake ‘Anti-Virus’ Malware
Hackers have impersonated human rights organization, Amnesty International, to distribute malware that purports to be security software designed to safeguard against NSO Group’s Pegasus surveillanceware. Through a fake site, hackers posed their malware as a legitimate antivirus tool that promises to protect against the Pegasus spyware, duping many to download and install the Sarwent malware. The […]