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UAE Cyber Chief Says Country Faced 640,000 Cyberattacks in One Day

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18 September 2026

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regulatory

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Cybersecurity

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UAE

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Fusion42 · 19 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

The UAE experienced a record of 640,000 cyberattacks in a single day, highlighting significant cybersecurity challenges in the region.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cybersecurity.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You must tighten your cyber defence or risk being overwhelmed by attacks like those hitting the UAE. Cybersecurity now needs top priority in your compliance and risk planning.

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