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EagerBee Backdoor Takes Flight Against Mideast Targets
An unknown attacker is wielding an updated version of a backdoor malware that was previously deployed against high-profile Southeast Asian organizations in targeted attacks, this time against ISPs and governmental entities in the Middle East. Researchers at Kaspersky have detected a new variant of the EagerBee backdoor outfitted with various new components in attacks that…

Cybersecurity Lags in Middle East Business Development
COMMENTARY The Middle East is undergoing a digital transformation that is as rapid as it is remarkable. Tech multinationals are investing big in the region as Dubai, Riyadh, and Abu Dhabi strive to establish themselves as global innovation hubs. But this increased digitization comes with an increased risk of cyberattacks — and businesses throughout the…