Cyber News Feed
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Major Ransomware Attack Disrupts Saudi Healthcare Provider
A sophisticated ransomware campaign has targeted one of Saudi Arabia's largest healthcare networks, affecting multiple hospitals across the Eastern Pr...
Saudi Arabia Ranks #1 in GCI Cybersecurity Index
Saudi Arabia has achieved the top ranking in the Global Cybersecurity Index, reflecting Vision 2030 commitments....
NCA Releases Updated ECC 2026 Controls Framework
The National Cybersecurity Authority has published version 3.0 of the Essential Cybersecurity Controls with significant updates to cloud and AI govern...
New SAMA Circular on Third-Party Risk Management
SAMA releases new requirements for financial institutions regarding third-party risk management and vendor assessments....
PDPL Authority Announces First Major Penalty
The PDPL enforcement authority has announced its first significant penalty against a major organization for data protection violations....
Saudi Banks Urged to Enhance API Security After Wave of Attacks
SAMA issues advisory to financial institutions regarding increased API exploitation attempts targeting mobile banking applications....
Saudi Arabia Ranks #1 in Global Cybersecurity Index 2025
For the second consecutive year, the Kingdom tops the ITU Global Cybersecurity Index, reflecting Vision 2030 digital transformation success....
PDPL Compliance Deadline Approaches for SMEs
Small and medium enterprises face a March 2026 deadline to demonstrate full compliance with the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law....
New Phishing Campaign Targets Saudi Government Employees
A coordinated spear-phishing campaign impersonating official government portals has been detected targeting Saudi public sector employees....
NEOM Cybersecurity Hub Attracts Global Talent
NEOM's dedicated cybersecurity innovation center has attracted over 200 international cybersecurity experts in its first year of operation....
Critical Vulnerability Found in Popular Saudi Banking App
Researchers disclosed a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in a widely-used Saudi mobile banking application....
Saudi Cybersecurity Workforce Grows 40% in 2025
The Kingdom's cybersecurity workforce reached 30,000 professionals, a 40% increase driven by NCA training programs and university partnerships....
SAMA Mandates Real-Time Fraud Detection for All Banks
New SAMA circular requires all licensed banks to implement AI-powered real-time fraud detection systems by Q3 2026....