Cyber Security Blog

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As Saudi Arabia progresses with its digital economy in line with Vision 2030, there's a surge in data generation. While this data can yield valuable insights and economic benefits, much of its potential remains unused due to inadequate data structuring, preparation, and governance. Moreover, concerns over personal and sensitive data make it challenging to maximize its value. To address these challenges, the Saudi government has...

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reported a cyber security breach involving the compromise of several internal email accounts. This incident, first detected on February 16, prompted the Washington-based UN financial agency to conduct an investigation with the help of independent cyber security experts.   According to a statement released on Friday, the investigation determined that 11 IMF email accounts were compromised. Immediate remediation actions were taken...

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Have you ever wondered what the Cyber Security Analyst salary is? With the increasing risk of cyberattacks, the demand for skilled cyber security professionals has also doubled. There are more cyber security jobs in the US than the number of qualified people to fill those roles, and over half a million open jobs are available in the US alone.    Cyber security is a major concern for...

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Security experts have found serious security weaknesses in ChatGPT plugins. These flaws could let attackers take over an organization's account on other platforms and get access to important user data, like Personal Identifiable Information (PII).   Amar Basic, Co-Founder at CyberArrow, said, "The problems found in these ChatGPT plugins are worrying. There's a big risk of someone stealing private information or taking control of accounts. Nowadays, employees...

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The Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) is a customer data protection law that seeks to protect the security and privacy of Saudi citizens’ personal and financial data. It is Saudi Arabia's first data protection law passed by royal decree in September 2021, which came into effect on Sept 14, 2023.   The Saudi Data & Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) is the primary body chosen to implement and...

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