Fifty percent of the business sector in Dubai is threatened by piracy and fraud

 (STME), the leading provider of IT solutions and integrated systems in the Middle East, headquartered in Dubai, has warned the business community in the Middle East about the potential exposure of information technology systems to hacking attacks after the global "Wannasry" attack that took place in May 2017.
Statistics indicate that the attack affected 200 computers in 150 countries, including systems used by FedEx, Nissan and the British Health Service.

“Cyber-attacks have paved the way for extortion, bribery, theft and even a complete blackout of the systems, but according to data from (KPMG) only 50% of the respondents have measures in place,” said Ayman Al-Bayaa, CEO of STME. Anti-electronic attacks. Therefore, it is necessary for these companies and organizations to carry out a test of fabricated hacking attacks on their systems in order to ensure the efficiency of these systems and to address the vulnerabilities that are discovered according to these attacks.”
STME has confirmed its commitment to help combat cyber-attacks through its programs and services in protecting electronic devices and systems from any potential attacks, in addition to protecting corporate information.

Al-Bayaa added, “At a time when the world is witnessing increased communication, standing on the cusp of another digital revolution and the dominance of Internet of things technology, cyber security has become more important than ever, as the World Economic Forum recorded this as one of the top ten threats to 140 economies around the world. . In addition, we are all part of the same interconnected global community, so we should adequately protect the various systems on which we depend.”

It is worth noting that there are three trends currently moving cybercrime. The first trend is that new hacking technology is paving the way for cyber attacks, meaning that it is only a matter of time before an unprotected system is exposed and compromised. The second trend is the increasing emergence of Internet hackers who seek to control computers, by gaining access to all information and management personnel. Finally, hackers copy and encrypt information that might be useful to them - such as bank details, login codes and passwords - that can be used to re-access the system even after a ransom is demanded.
Al-Bayaa added, “It is not only related to individual business, but also includes customer data, payments and other confidential matters that are kept. Here, all companies must protect that information and ensure that it reaches only the people it should reach.”

Based on the company's keenness on its customers in particular and the business sector in general from being subjected to similar attacks, "STME" believes that knowledge is the first link in the chain of stopping the attack. Where the company provides consulting services to consumers covering the security environment in general and the options available to respond to cyber attacks.
“STME” has developed its solutions through multiple cost and price models, suitable for all companies of all sizes and needs, to ensure all companies in the Middle East and North Africa region have access to the programs and services provided by “STME” covering networks, host, identity and database And cloud computing security, security management and security operation centers.

Al-Bayaa concluded his speech by saying: “In the Middle East today, strict penalties are implemented against those who commit cybercrime, and they are broad enough to include various crimes; Misuse of the Internet and Breach of Public Ethics. However, in order to combat this global threat, unparalleled in its reach and ability to destroy business operations, there is a need to devise detailed, sufficient and adequate systems to combat these crimes. Which does not have to break into the bank building to steal it, but can carry out the break-in process by hacking customer accounts.”