UAE, Saudi Arabia Face Onslaught of Increasingly Complex Cyberattacks
UAE and Saudi Arabia faced 50% of Gulf region cyberattacks in H1 2026, with attacks growing more sophisticated.
The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia accounted for 50% of all cyberattacks recorded in the Gulf region during the first half of 2026. The report indicates a trend towards more sophisticated and automated cyberattacks targeting these nations. This represents a significant regional concentration of cyber threat activity.
- UAE and Saudi Arabia absorbed 50% of Gulf cyberattacks in H1 2026.
- Cyberattacks in the region are becoming increasingly complex.
- The data covers the first half of 2026.
- Organizations
- Gulf region
- Countries
- United Arab EmiratesSaudi Arabia
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The United Arab Emirates and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia together absorbed 50% of all cyberattacks recorded across the Gulf region in the first half of 2026.
By Robert Lemos · darkreading.com
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