The brutal murder of an Egyptian boy for his organs to be sold on the Dark Web has raised many questions: What is the Dark Web? How can such horrific and serial crimes be committed through it? Can it be monitored like the regular internet?

Efforts were recently rewarded with the announcement by U.S. authorities that an international law enforcement operation succeeded in taking down the notorious QakBot malware platform, widely used by cybercriminals in financial crimes.

UAE cybersecurity companies have witnessed a significant influx of Russian engineers who arrived in a relatively short period, especially since November 2022.

The cat-and-mouse game continues between Saudi Arabia and the UAE over struggles and acquisition of regional leadership in the Arab region and the Middle East.

Saudi Arabia's efforts to develop its cyber capabilities are beginning to bear fruit against the decline of its neighbor and rival the United Arab Emirates.