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UAE faces cyberthreat surge as AI reshapes the security landscape
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Fusion42 · 5 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The UAE has seen a dramatic increase in cyberattacks, now leveraging AI-powered tactics like misinformation, wiper malware, and targeting critical infrastructure amid regional conflict. The country's cybersecurity framework and post-quantum strategy are central to its resilience efforts and shaping a global model.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Security Infrastructure.
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You face smarter, faster cyberattacks that aim to destroy rather than steal data. Accelerate adopting quantum-safe security and build ties across sectors now or risk losing critical contracts and access.
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