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The GCC: A Cyberattack Hotspot
Cybercriminals and hacktivists are increasingly targeting the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and other nations in the Gulf Cooperative Council (GCC) region. This surge in attacks is likely due to the region’s economic prosperity and its stance on geopolitical issues.
According to a new report by Positive Technologies, DDoS attacks in the GCC region have skyrocketed by 70% in the past year. Hacktivists are using online forums to organize and execute these attacks, targeting both public and private sector organizations.
The UAE and Saudi Arabia have emerged as prime targets, with the UAE facing an average of 50,000 cyberattacks daily. Recent high-profile attacks include a 100-hour DDoS campaign against a UAE bank by the pro-Palestinian hacktivist group BlackMeta.
It’s clear that the GCC region is facing a growing cyber threat. Organizations in the region must prioritize cybersecurity to protect their critical infrastructure and data.
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