Cyberthreats heighten in Middle East during Ramadan
Businesses and companies across the Middle East are urged to step up cybersecurity measures to safeguard consumers and brands during Ramadan.
Ramadan, the ninth month of the Muslim calendar, is a period of fasting, reflection, and discipline. But it is also a time for increased spending on gift tokens and food, resulting in a surge in retail and online transactions.
The spike in e-commerce activity offers a perfect backdrop for cybercriminals to defraud individuals and conduct online scams.
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