cybercrime

Court awards lawyer Dh80,000 over online defamation

Man posted photos without consent and attached insulting remarks online.

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Social media post costs man Dh80,000 in Dubai court ruling

UAE firms face rising wave of credential attacks

Device code scams and AI-crafted lures fuel rise in identity-based cybercrime

The UAE Cybersecurity Council has reported that more than 75% of cyber breaches in the country begin with phishing emails or fraudulent messages, cementing credential theft as the single most common entry point for attackers.

Dubai man loses Dh800,000 loan in fake banking app scam

Fraudsters posing as bank staff used threats and a fake app to steal the victim's funds

Major Saud Al Khazraji warns residents against sharing banking details with strangers.

Sharjah Police step up war on drugs

Month-long campaign targets youth and strengthens prevention efforts

Sharjah Police launch a month-long campaign to raise drug awareness

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried seeking Trump pardon

Crypto kingpin’s plea lands on president’s desk despite earlier Trump denial

Disgraced FTX mogul petitions White House as pardon bid moves to Trump

How an Arab woman lost Dh1.1m to fake trading firm scam

Victim lured by bogus investment platform promising high returns in record time

Fraudsters posed as licensed brokers, siphoning savings through fake trading app

Dubai Police boosts cyber safety at Esports Festival

Initiative runs at Dubai World Trade Centre from Friday to Sunday, 7 June

Dubai Police levels up cyber safety drive at Esports and Games Festival 2026

Securing AI adoption through trust, not just technology

From infrastructure to trust: How CISOs anchor resilient AI transformation

Why governance alone can’t secure AI without workforce trust and transparency

Dubai Police arrest 50 in Eid scam crackdown

Authorities warn against fraudulent charity pleas and unsafe slaughter services.

Dubai Police warn against Eid begging scams and illegal butchers.

UAE cyber insurance market hits $70 million

AI-driven cyberattacks expected to push cyber insurance premiums higher

The Council expected cyber insurance premiums to increase significantly over the coming years.

Has cyber strategy kept up with changing conversations?

Resilience is not something that can be implemented through a single technology

What differentiates organisations now is not how long they can avoid cyber incidents, but how effectively they respond when they hit.

Dubai Police unveil AI patrols at ISNR 2026

AI technologies, smart patrols and policing innovations unveiled in Abu Dhabi

Dubai Police showcase AI patrols at ISNR 2026 in Abu Dhabi

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