New HalluSquatting Attack Exploits Popular AI Coding Tools to Build Botnets
Security researchers have uncovered a new vulnerability called HalluSquatting that allows attackers to hijack AI coding assistants and build massive botnets.
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Category: Cybersecurity
Nuclear Authority Launches Uboor Digital Platform for Transit Permits
Saudi Arabia’s Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority has launched a new digital system to automate transit permits for radioactive materials.
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Google Search settings updated with new media privacy controls
Google has introduced a new setting allowing users to control whether their uploaded images and files are saved and used for AI training.
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Saudi Arabia Secures Top Spot in Global Cybersecurity Index for 2026
Saudi Arabia has maintained its first-place position in the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook’s cybersecurity index for 2026, marking three consecutive years of global leadership.
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Microsoft Teams Rolls Out Workplace Check-in Feature
Microsoft Teams has introduced a new Workplace Check-in feature that automatically tracks employee locations via Wi-Fi, raising privacy concerns.
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Microsoft Integrates AI to Expand Monthly Security Updates
Microsoft is incorporating artificial intelligence into its update process to identify vulnerabilities earlier and deliver more security fixes for Windows 11.
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Global Digital Policy Developments Shift Toward Infrastructure and Security in June 2026
Global digital policy developments in June 2026 show a clear shift from high-level AI principles to concrete infrastructure, cybersecurity, and institutional governance models.
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OpenAI Launches GPT-5.6 Model Family with Sol, Terra, and Luna
OpenAI has launched its GPT-5.6 model family, featuring Sol, Terra, and Luna, offering high performance and cost efficiency.
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HUMAIN and Cohere Partner to Expand AI Compute and Sovereign Models in Saudi Arabia
HUMAIN and Cohere have partnered to deploy 50MW of AI compute capacity in Saudi Arabia, focusing on the development of secure sovereign AI models.
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Cohere Launches Open-Source Speech Recognition Model for Arabic Dialects
Cohere has released a new open-source speech recognition model designed to transcribe 30 Arabic dialects and bilingual speech for enterprise applications.
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How to Stop Meta From Using Your Instagram Photos for AI Training
Instagram users can opt out of Meta AI photo training by adjusting privacy settings. Learn the steps to protect your personal data from machine learning datasets.
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Nutanix Report Highlights AI Driving Container Adoption in Saudi Arabia
The eighth annual Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Index reveals that AI is accelerating container adoption in Saudi Arabia amid data sovereignty priorities.
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Security Awareness Training Reduces Phishing Susceptibility by 79 Percent
A new global report reveals that consistent security awareness training reduces employee phishing susceptibility from 33.2% to just 4.2% over twelve months.
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SME Confidence Index Shows 75% of Saudi Small Businesses Confident in Growth
The latest SME Confidence Index reveals that 75% of Saudi small business leaders remain confident about their growth prospects over the next 12 months.
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AI Travel Planning Risks in KSA
A new Kaspersky survey reveals that 75% of Saudi travelers using AI tools for trip planning have data security concerns, despite appreciating the time-saving benefits.
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DCO Launches Ethical AI Guidebook for Global Policymakers in Geneva
The Digital Cooperation Organization has launched a new guidebook in Geneva to help global policymakers establish safe and trustworthy AI governance frameworks.
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SDAIA Mandates Local Data Storage Under New Audit Licensing Rules
SDAIA has introduced new audit licensing rules requiring local data storage and strict inspector neutrality to protect personal data in Saudi Arabia.
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Saudi Arabia Proposes UN Resolution on Women in Cybersecurity
Saudi Arabia’s proposed UN resolution to empower women in cybersecurity has been unanimously adopted by the UN Human Rights Council.
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Virgin Mobile Launches Network-Level Child Digital Protection in Saudi Arabia
Virgin Mobile Saudi Arabia has launched network-level parental controls and content filtering to protect young users directly through its mobile infrastructure.
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SDAIA Launches Public Consultation on Personal Data Protection Guidelines
SDAIA has invited public feedback on three draft guidelines for licensing personal data protection activities and issuing accreditation certificates via the Istitlaa platform.
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