The Middle East is attracting tech investment due to its rapid digitisation, but this growth is leaving it vulnerable to cyberattacks. The region’s business hub cities like Dubai and Riyadh have become hotspots for cybercrime, and firms are at risk due to a cybersecurity skill shortage. Businesses are being urged to develop in-house cyber defence and upskill employees to tackle risks, rather than outsourcing to third parties who may not be equipped to counter increasing AI-enabled attacks.
Chinese APT stole US Treasury documents in major cyber incident – Cyber Daily
A Chinese Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group successfully stole documents from the US Treasury in a significant cyber incident. This breach highlights the ongoing threat