The UAE Cybersecurity Council has announced that the national cyber system has successfully thwarted organised cyber attacks of a terrorist nature targeting the country’s digital infrastructure and vital sectors. The attacks aimed to destabilise the nation and disrupt essential services. The Council highlighted that the safety of individuals, protection of personal data, and continuity of critical services remain top priorities. The attacks included network infiltration attempts, ransomware deployment, and systematic phishing campaigns. They also exploited artificial intelligence to develop sophisticated offensive tools. The Council reiterated its commitment to safeguarding the digital domain and urged the public to report any cyber threats through official channels.
