‘Malicious actor, not a whistleblower’: Indian-origin founder Karun Kaushik reacts to ‘fraud’ allegations against startup

[ad_1] Karun Kaushik, the Indian-origin co-founder and CEO of Delve, has responded to allegations that his company misled clients on regulatory compliance, saying rapid growth led to internal shortcomings while also claiming the controversy is linked to a targeted cyberattack.Delve is a compliance technology startup that helps companies assess and manage their security, privacy, and […]

Uae Cybersecurity: UAE foils massive AI cyber attack targeting Government digital systems | World News

[ad_1] UAE authorities confirm AI-driven cyber attacks on critical infrastructure were blocked, preventing disruption / AI Image In a weekend that tested the nation’s digital resolve, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) successfully blocked a series of organized and sophisticated cyberattacks. Described by the UAE Cybersecurity Council as having a “terrorist nature,” these assaults directly targeted […]

Best skills to learn for GCC jobs in 2026: What employers are really hiring for in the Gulf, from AI to cloud, cybersecurity and more

[ad_1] Top 2026 Skills for GCC Job Market: AI, Data, Cybersecurity and More As GCC economies accelerate towards digital-first, knowledge-driven growth, the skills that employers are looking for in 2026 have shifted dramatically. From Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 projects to the UAE’s AI-led governance push, hiring priorities across the Gulf are increasingly shaped by technology […]

Meet Madhu Gottumukkala: Indian-origin US cybersecurity chief accused of sharing internal files on ChatGPT | World News

[ad_1] Madhu Gottumukkala, the Indian-origin acting head of US federal cybersecurity, has come under scrutiny after reports that he uploaded internal government documents into a public version of ChatGPT. A Politico investigation said the uploads occurred during the summer of 2025 and involved files marked “For Official Use Only”, triggering automated security alerts and an […]

Airport cyberattacks: What you need to know

[ad_1] Cyberattack at Brussels airport (Image credits: AP) What do we know about the airport security disruptions? A cyberattack Friday has caused significant disruption to a number of European airports, most notably Berlin, Brussels and London Heathrow.The European Union‘s cybersecurity agency, ENISA, said on Monday that a third-party ransomware attack targeted check-in and boarding systems […]

Alaska summit: Vladimir Putin says 2020 US elections were not ‘honest’; calls them ‘rigged’

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump said that his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, reportedly described the 2020 presidential elections as “rigged” because of mail-in voting.“Vladimir Putin said your election was rigged because you have mail-in voting. He said no country has mail-in voting. It’s impossible to have mail-in voting and have honest elections,” Trump said in […]

Cybersecurity now mandatory: UAE schools to teach cybersecurity across all grades from 2025 | World News

[ad_1] Ministry of Education will introduce cybersecurity lessons for students from Grade 1 to 12/Representative Image In a major educational reform, the UAE Ministry of Education will introduce cybersecurity lessons for students from Grade 1 to 12 starting in the 2025–26 academic year, aiming to cultivate digital safety and resilience as core competencies for the […]

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

[ad_1] 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 […]

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

[ad_1] 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 […]