Sharjah Police foil murder plot, arrest 33 in cybercrime raid
Authorities secured Dh65 billion in assets linked to more than 30 firms worldwide Police arrested 33 suspects from 12 nationalities, including alleged leaders of the criminal networks.Shutterstock Sharjah: Sharjah Police have foiled a plot to kidnap and…
UAE warns public over investment fraud promising quick, guaranteed returns
Scammers typically advertise profits that far exceed normal market returns Supplied Investment fraud driven by promises of fast and guaranteed returns has become one of the most widespread forms of financial deception in the digital age. Fraudsters…
Sharjah Police foil cyber fraud gang targeting victims online, 7 suspects arrested
Gang used fake official identities, malicious apps to control victims’ phones Sharjah Police staff get flexible car ownership through new dealSharjah Police Sharjah: Sharjah Police has foiled a cyber fraud scheme carried out by a network of seven Asian…
UAE thwarts sophisticated cyberattacks targeting financial sector
National cybersecurity system blocks advanced attacks, protecting financial services The council said the attacks were detected and contained in accordance with the country’s national cybersecurity protocols.Supplied Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s…
Planning a holiday? UAE banks urge travellers to beware of fake holiday deals and payment scams
UBF advises customers to verify websites, avoid rushed payments during peak travel season The UBF said scammers often lure consumers with heavily discounted airfares, hotel bookings and holiday packages, using fake websites, social media accounts and…
Oversharing online? 40% in UAE fell victim to privacy breaches
UAE cyber alert: Avoid oversharing personal details on social media Around 40% in the UAE faced privacy breaches after oversharing onlineShutterstock The UAE Cyber Security Council has revealed that nearly 40 per cent of social media users in the United…
Dubai Police shut 232 drug promoting websites, help arrest 24 worldwide
Awareness campaigns across social media platforms recorded more than 4.6m beneficiaries Dubai: Dubai Police assisted in the arrest of 24 suspects worldwide and shared 121 intelligence leads with international law enforcement partners during the final…
UAE thwarts terrorist cyberattacks targeting vital digital infrastructure
Cybersecurity Council says ransomware, phishing and AI tools used in attacks Hackers used ransomware and phishing to target national digital platforms.Gulf News archives Abu Dhabi: The UAE Cybersecurity Council has confirmed that the national cyber…
AI avatars are the latest fraud threat: UAE expert warns rising deepfake scams and how to spot them
Technology is advancing faster than the safeguards meant to contain it Truly, AI seems to be pushing us all into an existential crisis. It seems as if, most of the time, we’re constantly asking, is this real? And now, it most likely won’t.…
Six in ten financial cyberattacks start with stolen login details
Users are advised against storing sensitive passwords on unsecured devices Stolen login credentials can lead to unauthorized transactions.Supplied Abu Dhabi: The UAE Cyber Security Council has warned that financial data remains one of the most…