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UAE foils around 750000 cyberattacks targeting sectors including energy, education

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21 October 2026

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regulatory

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Energy

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UAE

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Fusion42 · 21 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

The UAE successfully prevented approximately 750,000 cyberattacks targeting critical sectors including energy and education, highlighting the country's robust cybersecurity measures.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Energy, and 2 sources have reported it.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Cyberattack defences in UAE energy and education sectors just tightened significantly. If you operate in these sectors, tighten your security or risk losing business access.

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2 sources · 21 Oct 2026

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