UAE Warns of 500,000-700,000 Daily Iran-linked Cyberattacks

The UAE has warned of a surge in cyberattacks, with an estimated 500,000 to 700,000 attempts per day linked to state-sponsored actors associated with Iran. Attackers are utilizing AI tools like ChatGPT for reconnaissance and sophisticated phishing campaigns. The UAE has activated its National Cyber Security Operations Centre and deployed AI-based defensive systems in response.