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Cyber Security Council warns against downloading, using fake applications

2+ hour, 1+ min ago  (534+ words) Abu Dhabi: As part of the weekly awareness campaign of the Cyber Pulse initiative launched by the Cyber Security Council (CSC), the council warned against fake applications and the risks of downloading them onto users" devices, noting that such applications…...

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UAE warns public about growing threat of destructive ‘wiper’ cyberattacks

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (572+ words) Cybersecurity Council warns of rising wiper malware risks in UAE The UAE Cybersecurity Council has warned of the rising risks linked to destructive cyber threats known as "wiper malware," urging individuals and organisations to strengthen their digital safety practices. In…...

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gulfnews.com > opinion > op-eds > from-gamer-to-coder-turning-screen-time-into-future-tech-skills-1.500471190

From gamer to coder: Turning screen time into future tech skills

2+ day, 11+ hour ago  (417+ words) The focus and creativity developed in gaming can become the foundation for coding careers Think of coding as a game where you create the world, set the rules, and solve the challenges you design. If you love games, you already…...

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gulfnews.com > business > analysis > email-threats-during-eid-why-layered-ai-driven-security-is-now-essential-1.500472060

Email threats during Eid: Why layered, AI-driven security is now essential

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (404+ words) Rapid evolution of threats highlight inability of traditional email security to keep pace In regions such as the Middle East, these risks are often amplified during major holiday periods such as Eid, when organisations operate with reduced staffing, decision-makers are…...

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gulfnews.com > technology > media > instagram-users-report-widespread-service-disruption-1.500470529

Instagram users report widespread service disruption

3+ day, 14+ hour ago  (206+ words) Meta, the parent company of Instagram, has yet to issue a formal statement Dubai: Thousands of Instagram users reported significant technical disruptions on Wednesday morning, with many unable to send or receive direct messages. The outage, which began at approximately…...

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gulfnews.com > world > asia > india > adobe-is-giving-indian-students-free-access-to-photoshop-acrobat-and-firefly-ai-what-are-the-tools-1.500465309

Adobe gives Indian students free Photoshop, Acrobat and Firefly AI: What are the tools

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (545+ words) The move supports India's push to grow its creative and AI workforce Dubai: If you are a student in India, Adobe just made your creative life significantly easier, and completely free. Adobe's announcement ties directly into the Indian Government's Create…...

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gulfnews.com > uae > government > uae-warns-public-about-misleading-ai-generated-videos-1.500462915

UAE warns public about misleading AI-generated videos

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (210+ words) Cyber Security Council urges people to verify clips and rely on official sources Abu Dhabi: The UAE Cyber Security Council has warned the public about the growing spread of artificial intelligence-generated videos that may appear highly realistic and potentially misleading....

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gulfnews.com > technology > techie-tonic-why-mdm-and-nac-still-matter-in-a-cloud-driven-world-1.500460645

Do you still need MDM and NAC in a cloud-first world?

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (470+ words) Ensuring only compliant devices connect to your network is key to modern cybersecurity As more organizations move their systems and data to the cloud, many of cyber community leaders are asking an important question "Do we still need traditional Network…...

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Guarding the digital nation: How the UAE is confronting a new wave of cyber threats

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (321+ words) As global attacks surge, cyber resilience becomes a national security priority Cyberattacks today do not simply steal data. They can paralyse ports, shut down oil pipelines, manipulate financial transactions, and compromise personal identities. Defending against such threats requires constant adaptation,…...

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gulfnews.com > world > asia > philippines > philippines-rolls-out-fully-digital-civil-registry-service-1.500454794

Philippines rolls out fully digital civil registry service

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (348+ words) New e-certificate platform offers secure, QR-verified documents with full legal validity Dubai: The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has officially launched a fully digital, end-to-end system for issuing civil registry documents, marking a major step in the Philippines" push towards digital…...