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The Human Layer Is Now the GCC’s Biggest Cyber Vulnerability
The cyber landscape in the GCC has changed. Conflict-driven cyber risk now affects everyone, not just governments or critical infrastructure.
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IRGC Threatens 18 US Firms as Middle East Conflict Deepens
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IPO Move by SpaceX Sets Stage for Musk to Become World’s 1st Trillionaire
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OpenAI Raises $122B in Funding Round, Valuation Hits $852B
The funding consolidates OpenAI's position as one of the most highly valued private companies worldwide.
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IRGC Threatens 18 US Firms as Middle East Conflict Deepens
The companies named in the warning include Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft, HP, Intel, IBM, Cisco, Tesla, Nvidia, Oracle, JPMorgan, and Boeing.
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IMF Sounds Alarm on Global Growth as Middle East Conflict Escalates
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92% of the UAE Stores Personal Data Digitally, Risking Breach Without BackUp
The digital transition highlights the country’s push towards digital governance, but it also exposes users to evolving cyber incidents.



