Cyberattacks and hacktivist activity targeting Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations, especially the UAE and Saudi Arabia, have surged, driven by their wealthy economies and geopolitical positions. Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks rose 70% in early 2024. Hacktivists use forums to organize and publicize attacks, with growing threats to commerce, IT, and government sectors.
The NCSC wants developers to get serious on software security
The NCSC’s new Software Security Code of Practice has been praised by cyber professionals as a significant advancement in enhancing software supply chain security.
