Cybersecurity Blog

23andMe, the genomics and biotechnology giant suffered a massive data breach in 2023. Genetic data of almost 7 million individuals was compromised. We've collated all the...
21 March 2024
The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is a European Union regulation focussed on improving digital operational resilience of financial entities in the EU. In this blog, we...
15 March 2024
Cybersecurity threats are evolving faster than ever and so should your Cyber Incident Response Plan. It's time to dust off your existing Cybersecurity Incident Response Plans,...
7 March 2024
Effective Cyber Incident Response Planning is critical to surviving the onslaught of cyber crime in 2024. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Incident Response applied...
6 March 2024
In the digital era, where data is the new gold, safeguarding your company's valuable information has become paramount. The surge in cyber threats, coupled with the increasing...
5 March 2024
UnitedHealth, Axie Infinity co-founder’s personal accounts, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, AnyDesk, French healthcare payment service providers- Viamedis and Almerys, Integris...
4 March 2024
In the contemporary digital environment, cybercriminals can steal valuable data, assets, or even financial resources in a matter of minutes. The good new is that mechanisms for...
27 February 2024
DORA is dominating headlines and if you’re in the financial services space in the EU, it’s probably also dominating all boardroom discussions. The Digital Operational Resilience...
22 February 2024
There’s finally some Good News from the world of cybersecurity! After reams and reams of news about cyber criminals succeeding at extorting, infiltrating and disrupting businesses...
22 February 2024
In May 2023, Cyber Management Alliance and Netspi brought together the finest minds of the UAE CISO Executive Network for one of the top cybersecurity events - the Wisdom of...
19 February 2024
Major cybersecurity incidents across various sectors make news almost every week now. Hundreds of unique instances of malware, cyber attacks, ransomware attacks, data breaches and...
19 February 2024
There are many ways to conduct cyber resilience testing, butcyber attack tabletop exercises stand out as an invaluable tool. At Cyber Management Alliance Ltd, we've facilitated...
16 February 2024
Every business owner has to guard against malicious cyber attacks and ransomware attacks on their company given the increased incidence of cyber crime in the digital landscape. ...
15 February 2024
American Mortgage Lending Giant was hit by a cyber attack towards the end of last year. The company had to shut down IT systems including access to their online payment portal,...
7 February 2024
As cloud computing becomes more popular, businesses are increasingly starting to rely on cloud services to store and handle their data. However, as with anything else operating...
4 February 2024
In recent years, ransomware attacks have seen a dramatic increase, both in frequency and sophistication. The impact of these attacks can be devastating, ranging from financial...
2 February 2024
The current digital environment is experiencing a significant rise in the number and complexity of cyber attacks and ransomware attacks. A recent report highlights this change,...
1 February 2024
The year has started with a bang quite literally, at least in the world of cybersecurity. Check out our monthly compilation of the biggest cyber attacks in January 2024 along with...
1 February 2024
If you take a look at the recent cyber-attacks and ransomware attacks in the last three months, you’ll know that NOBODY is immune to them. You could be the biggest name in your...
30 January 2024
What does Ransomware Resilience entail? Is prevention even possible and what are the best strategies for recovery in 2024? We delve into all the answers in 2024.
29 January 2024
If you follow cybersecurity news or news of any type at all, you’ve probably heard of the 12 TB worth of data leak discovered by a team of security researchers. The data breach is...
23 January 2024
With the consistent rise in cyber crime across countries and industries, cybersecurity has become a prime concern for businesses across the globe. It’s no longer just an IT...
23 January 2024
Vehicle cockpit systems have evolved rapidly in recent years to incorporate advanced technologies like navigation, entertainment, and vehicle performance monitoring systems. As...
22 January 2024
At a time when cyber attacks and ransomware attacks make headlines almost every other day, the significance of cyber crisis tabletop exercises cannot be overstated. These cyber...
18 January 2024
We have been relying on a pen to sign documents for centuries, but the situation has changed greatly in today’s digital age, allowing us to harness the power of modern technology...
17 January 2024
Cyber Crisis Tabletop Exercises took unprecedented priority for businesses worldwide in 2023. As cyber crime escalated to new heights, both in number and complexity, rehearsing...
16 January 2024
If you read our monthly cyber attack, ransomware attack and data breach updates, you’ll know how cyber attacks are everywhere. They’re becoming increasingly sophisticated and...
15 January 2024
2023 was far from being a good year for global cybersecurity. Ransomware attacks continued their rampage across the world. Ransomware gangs attacked smaller and often less...
11 January 2024
Backlinks play a significant role in determining the online presence and authority of your website. Approximately 58.1% of SEO professionals concur with this assertion....
9 January 2024
The prominence of cybersecurity attacks is escalating for global businesses. With the advancement in attack methods, approximately68% of corporate leaders believe their...
8 January 2024
As our digital world becomes increasingly interconnected, jobs in the field of cyber security are becoming more and more critical. Protecting companies and individuals from data...
5 January 2024
Toyota Financial services, Idaho National Laboratory, Nissan Oceania, Yakult Australia, Norton Healthcare, Apparels Giant VF, Mr. Cooper, Xfinity, Panasonic Aviation, EasyPark,...
2 January 2024
Cybersecurity threats can be defined as digital acts performed by individuals with a harmful intent such as stealing data, leaking it, encrypting it or making computing systems...
26 December 2023
User experience (UX) has become a crucial aspect of every digital product or service. A UX designer always aims to create user-friendly and enjoyable experiences for end-users....
22 December 2023
In the digital age, bots have become ubiquitous tools for a variety of online tasks, from web scraping and automated testing to managing social media accounts. However, the...
21 December 2023
In the era of digital transformation, the security of storage units transcends beyond physical locks and surveillance cameras. The integration of technology into storage...
15 December 2023
An online graduate certificate in cybersecurity is a versatile qualification that opens up a realm of exciting career opportunities. This credential is unique; it's more than just...
12 December 2023
The connection between cybersecurity and business communications is undeniably critical in the current digital landscape. With growing reliance on digital platforms, companies are...
5 December 2023
The Biggest Cyber Attacks, Ransomware Attacks and Data Breaches - our compilation for the month of November 2023.
1 December 2023
Technology has permeated every aspect of our lives, including education. Therefore, understanding the basics of cybersecurity is no longer optional for educators and school...
29 November 2023
The problems of cybersecurity affect everyone no matter the device you are using. In the age of developed technology, online criminals use the internet to target vulnerable...
28 November 2023
The truth about cryptocurrency trading is that it isn’t the get-rich-quick route that many inexperienced people hope and believe it to be. While some people do indeed end up...
15 November 2023
15 senior InfoSec leaders from the UAE get together to discuss cybersecurity best practices and how to achieve Full Visibility. The topic for the discussion was - "Complete...
13 November 2023
The Biggest Cyber Attacks, Ransomware Attacks and Data Breaches - our compilation for the month of October 2023.
1 November 2023
The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sued SolarWinds and its Chief Information Security Officer, Timothy Brown, for allegedly deceiving investors and the public...
31 October 2023
The European Agency for Cybersecurity, ENISA, releases a report each year on the state of the cybersecurity environment entitled the ENISA Threat Landscape (ETL) report. This...
20 October 2023
The Biggest Cyber Attacks, Ransomware Attacks and Data Breaches - our compilation for the month of September 2023.
2 October 2023
In today's digital age, cybersecurity is not just a buzzword- it's a critical necessity, especially as cyber threats grow in complexity and frequency. Companies must constantly...
28 September 2023
In an era where data is the lifeblood of organisations and cyber threats loom larger than ever, the fusion of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems with the...
27 September 2023
Why was Merck’s battle and subsequent win against its insurer in the $1.4 billion cyber insurance battle such big news? Was it because cyber insurance claims never get rejected?...
21 September 2023