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Why businesses must think like hackers to stay safe

Middle East firms face record cyberattacks as AI, data expansion widen risks

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Why UAE, GCC businesses must think like hackers to stay safe

UAE residents: Check payments after AWS outage glitches

Failed payments and double charges likely after global outage hits key banking systems

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

UAE warns of new SMS scams using fake GITEX links

Scammers sending fraudulent links to steal personal data, council urges public vigilance

Illustrative image. The council urged the public to remain vigilant, avoid clicking on suspicious links, refrain from sharing such messages with others, and delete any texts received from unverified numbers immediately.

Sharjah: Dream car turns into online scam nightmare

Police urge public to verify sellers and report suspicious ads after surge in online scams

Illustrative image. According to officers, scammers have become more sophisticated, designing adverts that manipulate emotion rather than logic — turning desire into vulnerability.

4 key steps to protect your data from cyberattacks

Abu Dhabi Government shares four essential steps to help residents protect data online

Cybercrime to cost $10.5 trillion by 2025: Abu Dhabi shares top safety tips

Is Roblox safe for children in UAE?

Unsupervised Roblox play can expose children to online predators and even financial fraud

UAE-based lawyer and legal advisor Omar Al-Awadhi explains how unsupervised gaming can lead to behavioural, emotional, and financial risks for children and families.

Dubai issues security warning over QR code scams

Residents cautioned that fake codes can steal passwords, bank details, and personal data

Dubai Municipality warns against scanning unverified QR codes

Dubai Police warn against fake part-time job ads

Public urged to verify job ads amid fraud concerns in Dubai

Fake job ads on social media? Dubai Police issue urgent warning

Dubai Police: New scam could put your bank info at risk

Residents alerted to fraudsters exploiting search engines and social media

Dubai Police warn of new scam targeting consumer protection, stealing banking info

Sharjah Police bust rental scam, 13 suspects arrested

Operation “Web of Illusion” exposes organised fraud network behind fake property listings

The gang lured victims with fake ads, collected deposits, then vanished

Windows 10 updates to end—here’s why your PC is at risk

It’s not just Windows 10—Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 are also reaching the end of support

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Oman arrests six expats in social media blackmail scam

Suspects posed as young woman, lured victim into romance scam, defraud him of SR200,000

The Royal Oman Police urged residents to remain vigilant against online scams and to report suspicious activity. Illustrative image.

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