The UAE Cybersecurity Council has said it thwarted “sophisticated” cyberattacks targeting the country’s financial sector.
According to the state-run Emirates News Agency on Friday, authorities detected the attacks early and responded in accordance with national cybersecurity protocols.
They contained the attacks and ensured the continuity of financial services and the stability of the country’s digital infrastructure.
Cyber monitoring and incident response teams operate around the clock under an integrated national cybersecurity framework, coordinating with relevant authorities, financial institutions, and strategic partners to rapidly detect, analyse, and respond to cyber threats.
The attacks included attempts to target digital systems and critical technology infrastructure, to conduct advanced phishing campaigns, to exploit security vulnerabilities, and to deploy malicious software, according to the council.
It said attackers also used artificial intelligence to develop more sophisticated attack techniques.
