The UAE Cyber ​​Security Service reported repelling a series of attacks on financial institutions

The UAE Cyber ​​Security Council said it had successfully thwarted “a series of sophisticated cyber attacks targeting financial sector organizations.”

The council said the attacks were detected and contained in accordance with the country’s national cybersecurity protocols, limiting their impact and maintaining the stability of the UAE’s digital ecosystem.

According to the council, the attacks included attempts to compromise digital systems and critical technology infrastructure, conduct sophisticated phishing campaigns, exploit security vulnerabilities and distribute malicious software. It was also noted that attackers are using artificial intelligence to develop more advanced and sophisticated cyberattack techniques, reflecting the changing global threat landscape for the financial sector.

The Council called on all organizations to comply with national cybersecurity regulations and policies, strengthen preventative protection measures, regularly update systems, and promptly report any suspicious cyber activity through official channels.

The council added that the UAE’s advanced national cybersecurity capabilities, supported by strategic partnerships, enable the country to effectively respond to evolving cyber threats, strengthening a secure digital environment, financial sector resilience, continuity of critical services and public trust.