Iran's IRGC behind 'many' cyberattacks on UAE says security chief
The UAE's cyber security chief said the country is still contending with a barrage of daily online threats - with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) behind many of the attacks. Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, head of cyber security for the UAE Government, said the Emirates faced 640,000 attacks on Tuesday alone. He said Iran remains "one of the main players" in the high-tech offensive, which…
The UAE's cyber security chief, Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, has revealed that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is responsible for many of the country's daily cyber threats. On a single day alone, the UAE faced 640,000 cyberattacks, according to Dr Al Kuwaiti. He attributes the rise in attacks to the increased use of artificial intelligence, which poses a significant challenge for cybersecurity.
The UAE has been forced to defend against thousands of missile and drone attacks from Iran during past conflicts, and remains vigilant against cyber threats. Dr Al Kuwaiti stated that Iran, specifically the IRGC, is one of the main players behind these cyberattacks. While the UAE is currently seeing fewer attacks than during the early months of the conflict, the country continues to be a target.
The rapid evolution of AI has amplified the risks associated with cyberattacks, but the UAE is using AI as a key tool in its defense efforts.
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