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Ransomware is a cyber threat that locks your data and demands payment for its release.
What is it?

Ransomware is a cyber threat that locks your data and demands payment for its release.

How can it affect you?

Falling victim to ransomware can lead to:

  • Loss of access to important personal or work files
  • Exposure of sensitive or private information
  • Financial loss if ransom payments are made
  • Damage to personal or organisational reputation

Example
A user clicked a suspicious link, and their files were locked. Because their data was backed up, everything was restored without paying the ransom.

How to protect yourself?

Safeguard your devices with simple steps:

  • Back up your data regularly
  • Avoid suspicious links or attachments
  • Keep your systems and antivirus software up to date
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How to protect yourself?

Safeguard your devices with simple steps:

  • Back up your data regularly
  • Avoid suspicious links or attachments
  • Keep your systems and antivirus software up to date

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UAE Information Assurance Standard

The UAE Information Assurance (IA) Standard is a nationally recognized framework designed to enhance the security and resilience of critical information infrastructure across the United Arab Emirates.

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National Cyber Security Governance Framework

The UAE is investing heavily in cyber security, using technology and skill to combat threat actors in the cyber domain, foster trust and confidence in the UAE’s digital ecosystem, and safeguard its cyberspace.

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National Vulnerability Disclosure Policy

The UAE Cyber Security Council's mission is to protect critical systems from vulnerabilities and secure sensitive data of government entities and CIIs from misuse and unauthorized disclosure.

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