Therefore, organisations have to be prepared to remain one step ahead of malicious actors by understanding the specific threats relevant to them, and bolstering their security posture to be more proactive in threat hunting.
Ashraf Koheil, director of Business Development for the Middle East and Africa at Group-IB, explained that today’s cyber-threat landscape is extremely diverse for big businesses, and at a user level as well.
“The Covid-19 pandemic has favored both small time scammers and sophisticated threat actors going after high-value large scale targets,” he told Khaleej Times. “The GCC region is home to some of the world’s biggest commercial hubs and is amidst a rapid digital shift. The UAE is leading in so many areas regarding technology and innovation; and cyber criminals haven’t fallen behind – bad actors are constantly reinventing their tactics.”