Author: CWME News Desk

The CWME News Desk is the editorial news team of Cyber Warriors Middle East, covering verified cybersecurity developments across the Middle East and international markets. The desk reports on cyber incidents, government and regulatory developments, security initiatives, technology developments and other timely cybersecurity news using attributable and publicly verifiable sources.

AI-powered bots developed by Apate aim to thwart phone scammers by prolonging calls and gathering intelligence

Apate, an Australian technology firm, has developed AI-powered bots designed to combat phone scammers by prolonging conversations and gathering intelligence. This innovative approach aims...

Hackers obtain counterfeit TLS certificates for Google and other major services

Hackers have reportedly obtained counterfeit TLS certificates for Google and other major services, raising significant security concerns. This incident, which involved the hijacking of...

Army’s FUZE innovation hub targets complex acquisition challenges for FY27 to enhance tech deployment

In a strategic pivot aimed at enhancing military technology deployment, the U.S. Army's FUZE innovation hub is preparing to tackle more complex acquisition challenges...

Security experts warn of risks from third-party AI agents embedded in enterprise software

Security experts are raising alarms about the risks associated with third-party AI agents embedded in enterprise software, as highlighted in the 2026 State of...

Prasan Nepal, leader of child sextortion group 764, pleads guilty to exploitation charges

A 21-year-old from North Carolina, Prasan Nepal, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit sexual exploitation of a child, marking a significant development in...

Coast Guard orders four MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones for $248 million to enhance maritime surveillance capabilities

In a significant move to enhance its maritime surveillance capabilities, the U.S. Coast Guard has placed an order for four MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones, valued...
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UK and international partners warn of China-linked Integrity Tech enabling global cyber threats

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and eight international partners have issued a stark warning regarding the activities of Integrity Technology Group, a...

Let’s Encrypt to reduce SSL/TLS certificate lifetimes to 64 days starting February 2027

Let’s Encrypt has announced a significant change to its SSL/TLS certificate policy, reducing the lifetime of its free certificates from 90 days to 64...

16 malicious Firefox extensions impersonate Rabby and OKX wallets to steal cryptocurrency recovery phrases

Cybersecurity researchers have identified 16 malicious Mozilla Firefox extensions designed to impersonate popular cryptocurrency wallets, specifically Rabby and OKX, with the intent to steal...

US withdrawal of B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford highlights need for enhanced base defenses against drone threats

In a significant operational shift, the United States has withdrawn a dozen B-1 Lancer bombers from RAF Fairford in southern England, a move prompted...

Federal contractors may soon face new cybersecurity rules for handling controlled unclassified information

Federal contractors handling sensitive information may soon face significant changes in cybersecurity regulations concerning controlled unclassified information (CUI). Proposed federal regulations, which could be...

Alleged Ploutus malware creator Anibal Canelon Aguirre appears in Nebraska court

The alleged mastermind behind the Ploutus malware, Anibal Alexander Canelon Aguirre, made his first court appearance in Nebraska after being apprehended by federal authorities....
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