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Cyber crime

Latest news updates on criminal activities carried out online, including hacking, data breaches and financial fraud, posing risks to businesses and people

As criminal methods grow increasingly sophisticated and transnational, the need to strengthen international responses has never been greater. Getty Images

The future of criminal justice will be shaped in Abu Dhabi

CommentSeptember 24, 2026
The UAE faced 640,000 cyber attacks in a single day last week. Antonie Robertson/The National

UAE companies urged to remain vigilant on cyber attacks

UAESeptember 22, 2026
Hackers used legitimate government email addresses to socially engineer data extraction from Revolut, experts say. Reuters

Lessons must be learnt from cyber attack on Revolut, experts warn

TechnologySeptember 21, 2026
The initiative will help students tackle real-world cyber security challenges and receive professional mentorship. Getty Images

UAE launches Cybrani initiative to help students develop cyber security skills

UAESeptember 19, 2026
Ransomware activity rises across Middle East as criminal groups attack Gulf

Ransomware activity rises across Middle East as criminal groups attack Gulf

TechnologySeptember 16, 2026
Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, head of cyber security for the UAE Government, speaks with Sky News Arabia's Sami Kasmi at the Arab Media Summit. Wam

UAE cyber security chief reveals hacker demanded more than $5m in attack on private company

TechnologySeptember 15, 2026
At the Billington Cyber Security Summit in Washington on Wednesday, FBI Cyber Division sssistant director Brett Leatherman announced a new cyber strategy. Cody Combs / The National

FBI announces cyber strategy as Treasury cracks down

TechnologySeptember 09, 2026
Since the US and Israel attacked Iran, Iran-backed cyber attacks against the US have surged. Getty Images

FBI and private sector working to respond to Iranian cyber attack

TechnologySeptember 08, 2026
Iran-linked attempts to hack US systems show no sign of slowing down. Getty Images / The National

Iran's cyber attack strategy is 'perfect weapon' against US

TechnologySeptember 02, 2026
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When does a cyber attack count as an act of war?

CommentAugust 28, 2026
The UK has faced cyber attacks from a number of states, intelligence officials say. Getty

UK energy alert issued after Iranian cyber attack on power plant

UKAugust 24, 2026
The US Justice Department says 17 Iranians have been charged with conspiracy to commit computer intrusion, wire fraud and identity theft, and other charges. EPA

US says Iranian hackers tried to extort HBO

TechnologyAugust 18, 2026
Apple, a company that routinely boasts of its secure devices, sent out the warning on Thursday. Reuters

Apple notification sparks concern about 'mercenary spyware'

TechnologyAugust 14, 2026
Iran has increasingly boasted of its hacking and cyber crime capabilities. Alamy

Iran warns of hacks and global internet cuts if US strikes resume

TechnologyAugust 11, 2026
The most dangerous vulnerabilities live in the seams between layers of components. Getty

Why countries shouldn't outsource their cybersecurity

CommentAugust 10, 2026
Donald Trump is a vocal critic of Minnesota's Democratic politicians, including Governor Tim Walz. AFP

Trump blames 'incompetence' for Minnesota water system hack

TechnologyJuly 31, 2026
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