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ABDU DHABI
\nThe United Arab Emirates (UAE) thwarted organised cyber attacks targeting the country\u2019s digital infrastructure and vital sectors, the state news agency WAM said. The attacks \u201cincluded attempts to infiltrate networks, deploy ransomware and conduct systematic phishing campaigns targeting national platforms\u201d, and involved artificial intelligence technologies to develop offensive tools, it added.
\nThe report did not say who was to blame for the attacks. WAM reported that cyberattacks of a \u201cterrorist nature\u201d aimed to \u201cdestabilise the nation and disrupt essential services\u201d. It said that the UAE\u2019s Cybersecurity Council \u201caffirmed that the safety of individuals, the protection of personal data, and the continuity of critical services remain top priorities\u201d.
\nThe council said that attacks \u201calso involved the exploitation of artificial intelligence technologies to develop sophisticated offensive tools, reflecting a qualitative shift in the methods employed by terrorist groups and their ability to harness modern technologies to carry out digital attacks\u201d.
\nAs per WAM, the Cybersecurity Council advised the public to report cyber threats or suspicious activities to official channels. The council \u201creiterated its full commitment to safeguarding the digital domain, preserving stability\u201d, WAM reported.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

ABDU DHABI The United Arab Emirates (UAE) thwarted organised cyber attacks targeting the country\u2019s digital infrastructure and vital sectors, the state news agency WAM said. The attacks \u201cincluded attempts to infiltrate networks, deploy ransomware and conduct systematic phishing campaigns targeting national platforms\u201d, and involved artificial intelligence technologies to develop offensive tools, it added. 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