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UAE warns public against emergency registration email scams

Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have issued a nationwide alert after fraudulent emails began circulating that falsely claim to request emergency registration details from residents, prompting officials to warn the public against sharing personal information through unofficial channels. The Ministry of Interior said the messages impersonate government communication and urge recipients to provide sensitive details under the pretext of registering for emergency alerts or civil protection […]

Windows WebDAV flaw fuels stealth malware spread

Threat actors are exploiting a legacy Windows feature to deliver remote access malware while sidestepping conventional browser safeguards and some endpoint monitoring tools, according to new findings from cybersecurity researchers. Investigators at Cofense Intelligence have identified an ongoing campaign in which attackers abuse the Web Distributed Authoring and Versioning protocol, known as WebDAV, in combination with Windows File Explorer. The technique allows malicious files hosted on remote […]

Agent Tesla phishing wave deploys stealth tactics

Cyber security researchers have identified a fresh phishing campaign distributing an updated strain of Agent Tesla that relies on process hollowing and layered anti-analysis techniques to bypass conventional detection tools, underscoring the malware’s enduring role in credential theft and corporate espionage. Investigators tracking the activity say the operation begins with carefully crafted phishing emails masquerading as invoices, purchase orders or shipping documents. Attached files typically contain malicious […]

Kyndryl opens unified cyber defence hub

Kyndryl has unveiled a Cyber Defense Operations Center in Bengaluru, bringing its network and security operations under a single command structure as enterprises confront an escalation in AI-enabled cyber attacks. The new facility, described by the company as a Cyber Defense Operations Center, is designed to integrate traditional network monitoring with advanced threat detection, incident response and resilience planning. Executives said the unified model is intended to […]

Pyongyang hackers infiltrate global developer hiring workflows schemes

North Korean state-backed hackers are exploiting global technology recruitment channels to plant malware, siphon intellectual property and generate covert revenue, according to multiple cyber security investigations tracking activity since 2022. The operations combine fake IT worker identities with booby-trapped job interviews, turning routine hiring processes into attack vectors aimed at software developers and technology firms. Security analysts say the campaigns form part of a broader strategy by […]

ClawHub probe uncovers crypto-stealing skills

More than a thousand malicious plug-ins capable of siphoning cryptocurrency wallet data and sensitive credentials have been identified on OpenClaw’s ClawHub platform, raising fresh concerns over the security of decentralised software marketplaces and the speed at which harmful code can spread through developer ecosystems. Security researchers examining ClawHub said they had flagged 1,184 so-called “skills” that appeared designed to harvest SSH keys, private wallet information and other […]

North Korea hackers intensify crypto heists

Cybersecurity analysts warn that operators linked to North Korea have expanded their assault on digital asset platforms, a year after a record-breaking breach at Dubai-based exchange Bybit exposed structural weaknesses across the sector. On 21 February 2025, attackers attributed by multiple governments and private security firms to Pyongyang stole about $1.46 billion in cryptoassets from Bybit, marking the largest confirmed theft in the history of the cryptocurrency […]

UAE blocks coordinated cyber assaults on key infrastructure

Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have intercepted what they describe as organised, terrorist-linked cyberattacks aimed at government systems and critical national infrastructure, preventing attempts to disrupt essential digital services and infiltrate strategic networks. The UAE Cybersecurity Council said coordinated operations targeted state entities and vital sectors through ransomware deployment, phishing campaigns and network intrusion efforts. Officials characterised the incidents as part of a broader attempt to […]

Silicon Valley chip engineers face federal theft charges

Three engineers working in Silicon Valley have been indicted in the United States on allegations of conspiring to steal sensitive chip design trade secrets from Google and other technology companies, in a case that federal prosecutors say underscores mounting insider threats to the semiconductor industry. The US Department of Justice announced that Samaneh Ghandali, 41, and her husband Mohammadjavad Khosravi, also known as Mohammad Khosravi, along with […]

OpenClaw update expands model support as security alarms escalate

OpenClaw, a widely used open-source autonomous AI assistant, has pushed out version 2026.2.17 with expanded capabilities that include support for Anthropic’s latest Claude Sonnet 4.6 model and enhancements across messaging platforms and automation workflows. The update, made available by lead developer Peter Steinberger on February 17, 2026, was designed to address user demand for broader model integration and improved context handling, but it arrives as the software […]

Abu Dhabi courts adopt facial ID notarisation

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi has begun deploying facial recognition technology for notary transactions, positioning its judicial system at the forefront of biometric authentication in the Gulf and marking a shift away from conventional digital signatures. Abu Dhabi Judicial Department said the first phase of the project allows users to verify their identity through facial recognition when completing notarial services, removing the need for physical attendance […]

Shift and Amber Connect partner on UAE fleet intelligence

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai SHIFT has entered a strategic partnership with Amber Connect to roll out an advanced telematics platform across its fleet operations in the United Arab Emirates, marking a significant push towards data-driven mobility management in the region. Under the agreement, SHIFT will integrate Amber Connect’s real-time vehicle tracking and analytics system into its operational infrastructure, enabling comprehensive monitoring of vehicle performance, driver behaviour and […]

Mexico probes mining firm over worker kidnappings

Mexico’s Attorney General’s Office is examining whether a British Columbia-based mining company bears any responsibility in the abduction of 10 of its employees, following allegations that criminal groups targeted the workers in a region affected by organised crime. President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Friday that federal prosecutors are investigating the circumstances surrounding the kidnapping and assessing whether the company complied with security obligations and local regulations. The […]

Apple Pay phishing scam exploits trust and urgency

Apple Pay users across multiple regions are being targeted by a coordinated phishing operation that security researchers describe as more sophisticated than conventional digital fraud, exploiting trust in familiar branding and the pressure of urgent security warnings to extract sensitive payment credentials. The campaign blends carefully designed emails with follow-up phone calls, a hybrid tactic that has enabled attackers to bypass user scepticism and some automated security […]

Chollima hackers expand phishing with stealth LNK malware

  A coordinated cyber-espionage campaign attributed to the Chollima advanced persistent threat group has drawn attention from security researchers after attackers used malicious Windows shortcut files to deliver a multi-stage malware payload aimed at activists and analysts tracking North Korea. Investigations show the operation unfolded in March 2025 and targeted individuals engaged in policy research, human rights advocacy and security analysis related to the Korean peninsula. The […]

Android cloud missteps expose vast user data troves

  Hundreds of Android applications have left massive volumes of user information exposed after developers misconfigured cloud databases, allowing outsiders to access personal records, authentication tokens and internal credentials at an unprecedented scale. Security researchers estimate the exposed data at more than 730 terabytes, making it one of the largest known leakages tied to mobile apps and underscoring persistent weaknesses in how cloud services are deployed and […]

Minnesota firms face federal audits after immigration standoff

Federal immigration authorities have launched employment audits at multiple Minnesota businesses following their refusal to cooperate with workplace enforcement actions, triggering a sharp response from state and city officials who argue the move amounts to retaliation that could chill lawful commerce and labour compliance. The audits, confirmed by company executives and local authorities, are being conducted by the Department of Homeland Security and its enforcement arm, Immigration […]

Panera Bread breach exposes vast customer data trove

A major cybersecurity incident affecting Panera Bread has put millions of customer and employee records at risk, as disclosed through multiple industry reports and hacker claims. The breach, attributed to the cybercrime group ShinyHunters, involves the theft of an extensive dataset including names, email addresses, phone numbers and home addresses, with the potential total of affected records estimated at around 14 million. This disclosure underscores widening digital […]

Gmail changes widen hidden security risks

Gmail is undergoing a set of structural changes that extend beyond visible interface tweaks, and security specialists warn the quieter updates could leave millions of accounts exposed if users fail to adjust their settings. The most immediate concern centres on how Google is reworking legacy email access and tightening the way third-party messages are handled inside Gmail, at a time when artificial intelligence tools are becoming more […]

Ransomware breach at Apple supplier exposes deep supply chain risks

A major ransomware intrusion at a key manufacturing partner of Apple has intensified concerns over cyber resilience across global electronics supply chains, after attackers claimed to have stolen more than one terabyte of confidential data linked to unreleased products and internal operations. The attack, attributed to the criminal group RansomHub, targeted Luxshare, a long-standing supplier involved in assembling and producing components for flagship consumer devices. Information circulating […]

GitLab patches critical flaws affecting two-factor authentication and service stability

GitLab has issued urgent security updates to address multiple high-severity vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to bypass two-factor authentication and disrupt service availability, prompting strong advisories for organisations running self-managed instances to upgrade without delay. The company confirmed that patched versions 18.8.2, 18.7.2 and 18.6.4 for both Community Edition and Enterprise Edition close a set of flaws affecting authentication controls and system resilience. GitLab. com, the hosted […]

UAE urges vigilance as WhatsApp flaw threatens accounts

  UAE authorities and major lenders have warned customers to stay on high alert after disclosures of a dangerous WhatsApp security flaw that can allow attackers to compromise smartphones through a single call, exposing banking credentials, personal data and private communications. Advisories circulated by banks and cyber security teams say the vulnerability exploits the way WhatsApp handles voice calls, enabling so-called zero-day or zero-click attacks that do […]

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Instagram user data leak raises alarm over privacy lapses

A large cache of personal information linked to 17.5 million Instagram accounts is being traded on dark web marketplaces, triggering renewed scrutiny of data protection practices at one of the world’s most widely used social media platforms. Cybersecurity researchers say the dataset, advertised by criminal brokers, contains usernames, email addresses, phone numbers and partial location details, information that could be exploited for identity theft, fraud and targeted […]