UAE thwarts ‘sophisticated’ cyberattacks targeting financial sector

The UAE Cybersecurity Council said Friday it thwarted “sophisticated” cyberattacks targeting the country’s financial sector, Anadolu reports. According to the state-run Emirates News Agency, authorities detected the attacks early and responded under national cybersecurity protocols. They contained the attacks and ensured the continuity of financial services and the stability of the country’s digital infrastructure. Cyber monitoring and incident response teams operate around the clock under an integrated national cybersecurity framework, coordinating with relevant authorities, financial institutions and strategic partners to rapidly detect, analyze and respond to cyber threats. he attacks included attempts to target digital systems and critical technology infrastructure, conduct advanced phishing campaigns, exploit security vulnerabilities and deploy malicious software, according to the council. READ: UAE becomes 1st Arab country to […]