In an official statement published on its website, the Council explained that more than 75% of cyber intrusions begin with phishing emails or fake messages that may contain malware, aim to steal login credentials, or facilitate identity theft. It highlighted the dangers and consequences of such messages, noting the widespread nature of this type of fraud, which exploits gaps in user awareness and safe digital practices.<\/p>\n
3.4 billion phishing emails daily<\/p>\n
The Council revealed that over 3.4 billion phishing emails are sent every day worldwide, targeting large numbers of individuals to steal personal, financial, and sensitive information. Such data may later be used to launch cyberattacks, extortion schemes, or ransom operations.<\/p>\n
\u00a0The Council stressed the importance of protecting personal data and outlined several indicators that can help identify phishing messages. These include emails requesting upfront payments, messages that pressure recipients into taking immediate action without proper consideration, requests for personal information without clear justification, offers that seem excessively attractive or suspicious, and messages prompting users to log in via unknown links.<\/p>\n
\u00a0It also noted that emails containing spelling and grammatical errors are among the common signs of phishing attempts that may be used to compromise accounts and steal data.<\/p>\n
Updated guidelines to avoid suspicious links<\/p>\n
The Council advised citizens and residents to follow a set of guidelines to protect themselves from fraudulent messages. These include avoiding clicking on suspicious or unknown links, refraining from scanning QR codes in public or untrusted locations, and safeguarding personal and login information by not sharing it with unverified entities.<\/p>\n
It further emphasized the need to secure personal accounts\u2014such as email and social media accounts that may contain sensitive information\u2014by enabling multi-factor authentication and regularly updating systems and applications. Users are also urged to report any fraudulent or suspicious messages immediately, avoid engaging with them or their senders, and notify the relevant authorities to take appropriate action.<\/p>\n
The human factor: The most critical link<\/p>\n
The Council underscored that the human element remains the most critical component in cybersecurity. Prompt reporting of phishing attempts or suspicious messages enables security teams to analyze threats and implement preventive measures swiftly, potentially averting serious security incidents.<\/p>\n
It added that safety in cyberspace has become a major challenge, and that adherence to preventive measures and sound digital behavior supports ongoing government efforts to address digital threats driven by rapid technological advancements.<\/p>\n
Notably, the Council\u2019s awareness campaign \u201cCyber Pulse\u201d forms part of the UAE\u2019s broader efforts to build a secure cyber environment that protects users from evolving digital risks, keeps pace with technological progress, and enhances trust in the digital ecosystem. The initiative also aims to raise digital awareness among individuals and families and promote cybersecurity best practices to safeguard the privacy and security of citizens and residents amid accelerated digital transformation.<\/p>\n
AI-powered phishing accounts for 90% of breaches<\/p>\n
In its latest warning, the Cybersecurity Council stated that AI-powered phishing contributes to more than 90% of digital breaches. Cybercriminals are now capable of crafting messages that appear fully credible, using advanced technologies to eliminate typical warning signs and design highly sophisticated scams that are difficult to detect.<\/p>\n
The Council urged users to remain vigilant before clicking on any links and to verify advertisements, message sources, and any requests involving personal or financial information before disclosing sensitive data.<\/p>\n
AI is reshaping fraud tactics\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Council further noted that artificial intelligence technologies have fundamentally transformed fraud tactics and methods. Complex operations can now be executed within seconds, increasing the risks of cyber fraud\u2014particularly AI-driven scams\u2014and underscoring the need for enhanced awareness of these evolving threats.<\/p>\n
\u00a0It explained that such technologies make detecting fraud more challenging by enabling scammers to produce highly convincing content, including voice cloning, manipulation of logos to appear official, refinement of language and design to near perfection, and framing scams as urgent security requests. Fraudulent links are also made to appear legitimate, contributing to the rapid escalation of technology-enabled cybercrime.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In an official statement published on its website, the Council explained that more than 75% of cyber intrusions…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":383233,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[220,218,219,29662,61,60,80,3314],"class_list":{"0":"post-383232","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-artificial-intelligence","8":"tag-ai","9":"tag-artificial-intelligence","10":"tag-artificialintelligence","11":"tag-cybercrime","12":"tag-ie","13":"tag-ireland","14":"tag-technology","15":"tag-uae"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/383232","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=383232"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/383232\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/383233"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=383232"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=383232"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=383232"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}