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.

FBI warns about online file converter sites which install malware, steal private information
Scammers are mimicking popular online tools that convert .pdf, .doc, and .jpg files, to install malware and ransomware onto users’ computers or steal personal data.