Positive Technologies experts have analysed the 2019 cybersecurity threat landscape. The analysis shows that the percentage of targeted attacks is much greater than that of mass attacks and that the top target sectors were government, industry, healthcare, science and education and finance. According to the study, the number of unique cyberattacks increased by 19% and […]
Songar, the first national armed drone system to be developed by ASİSGUARD, has been delivered to the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) after the successful completion of acceptance tests. Equipped with advanced features, Songar will undertake critical tasks in operations conducted by both TAF and the security forces. Equipped with an automatic machine gun, Songar can […]
An issue regarding the failure of a Teesside council’s IT systems is believed to be the result of a suspected cyberattack. Redcar and Cleveland Council has said that there is no evidence to suggest personal data has been lost and that it is still able to receive and answer limited calls and emails, prioritising urgent messages. […]
It has been reported that the personal data of 6.5 million voters in Israel has been leaked. The incident came as a result of a software flaw which meant full names, addresses and identity card numbers were exposed. The security fault was linked with an app used by the country’s Prime Minister and his party […]
A landmark cybersecurity event has taken place in Saudi Arabia. The Global Cybersecurity Forum launched powerful initiatives to protect children and empower women in the arena of cybersecurity. The two-day forum was organised by the National Cybersecurity Authority in the Kingdom and attracted 3,500 participants, including policymakers and executives from global tech companies. The forum […]
Thales, a world leader in digital security, is the first company to achieve the highest level of the international security standard ‘Common Criteria’ for its mobile ID software solution. The Gemalto Mobile ID software has demonstrated a level of resistance to the most advanced security penetration tests against mobile applications. This security breakthrough confirms that […]
The Ministry of Technology and Communications in Oman has signed an agreement to launch the country’s first specialised cybersecurity accelerator. This has been achieved in co-operation with the Oman-Britain Digital Centre and Takween, the annual investment programme affiliated to Oman Technology Fund. The project is a significant milestone for the whole Middle East and it […]
As part of the European Horizon 2020 programme, Capgemini has been entrusted to coordinate Project Phoenix, a programme set up and funded by the European Commission (€8 million), to protect the electrical energy systems and networks in Europe. This three-year project began on September 1, 2019. To address the security challenges facing energy infrastructure across […]
Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters has announced its participation in the upcoming edition of the International Exhibition of National Security and Resilience (ISNR Abu Dhabi 2020). The event is gaining momentum and consolidating its position as one of the most influential and reliable platforms that provide opportunities for fruitful deals and partnerships for both the […]
New research commissioned by Check Point shows that GDPR is delivering a strong positive effect overall for European businesses – but with some significant variations between countries in terms of adopting GDPR measures. Check Point has also developed a new free online tool called GDPRate to guide businesses through the essential components of an effective […]
