The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is experiencing an unprecedented surge in cyberattacks, with recent regional tensions coinciding with a rise in digital threats powered by artificial intelligence. The country’s Cyber Security Council has highlighted the scale and complexity of UAE cyberattacks. 

Dr. Mohammed Al Kuwaiti, Chairman of the UAE Cyber Security Council, revealed that hostile actors, including state-linked entities from Iran, are leveraging artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT and other platforms to conduct cyber operations. These operations range from reconnaissance and vulnerability scanning to phishing campaigns and the development of malicious software designed to disr...