Cybersecurity Archives

Warning: UAE Cybersecurity Council warns against unverified mobile apps amid rising cyber threats |

UAE cybersecurity body has sounded the alarm on the dangers of unverified applications/Representative Image TL;DR: The UAE Cybersecurity Council has issued a nation-wide warning urging residents to avoid downloading unverified mobile applications, emphasizing risks such as malware, financial theft, and data breaches. Citizens are advised to only install apps from official platforms (Apple App Store, […]

UAE banks are ditching SMS OTPs? Here’s what to know about app-based verification | World News

Mobile authentication is set to replace SMS OTPs as UAE banks tighten digital security/ Representative Image TL;DR UAE banks will stop using SMS and email OTPs for online and money transfer verifications In-app authentication will be the new standard for confirming transactions The shift begins July 25, 2025, with full rollout required by March 31, […]

Beware of honeypot trap: How UAE travelers are risking their data on public Wi-Fi | World News

Travelers using public Wi-Fi should beware of fake networks that can steal their personal data/ Representative Image TL;DRHackers use fake Wi-Fi hotspots called honeypots to steal data.Man-in-the-Middle attacks let criminals spy on your online activity.Using VPNs and smart habits can protect your information on public Wi-Fi.When you travel abroad, connecting to free Wi-Fi in airports, […]

Kash Patel: Donald Trump’s FBI pick Kash Patel targeted by Iranian hackers | World News

Indian-American lawyer Kash Patel, selected by US President-elect Donald Trump to lead the federal bureau of investigation (FBI), was recently informed by the bureau that he was the target of an Iranian hacking operation, sources familiar with the matter told CNN. Hackers likely gained access to some of Patel’s communications.Alex Pfeiffer, Trump’s transition spokesman, declined […]