Dubai Police to reveal cybercrime tactics in digital fraud briefing

Dubai Police will broadcast a detailed briefing on Friday, 30 October, to address the methods used by cybercriminals to exploit digital vulnerabilities and defraud residents. Lieutenant Colonel Dr Saeed Al Marri, Director of the Information Security Centre at Dubai Police, is scheduled to outline specific tactics used by scammers in the seventh episode of the force’s ‘Recovered’ podcast. Podcasts targets digital security gaps The episode, hosted by Mahra Al Marzouqi, will air at 7:00 PM on the Dubai Police YouTube channel. Dr Al Marri will use real-world examples to demonstrate how criminals identify and exploit technical weaknesses in online services to bypass security protocols and gain access to financial accounts. The briefing follows recent enforcement actions by Dubai Police, including the arrest of two individuals in an Dh11.9 million fraud case and separate arrests involving fraudulent Google Maps reviews. The podcast serves as a response to the increasing complexity of cyber threats that target both individual users and families across the UAE. Family awareness and preventive measures A primary focus of the discussion is the role of family awareness in identifying suspicious digital activity. Dr Al Marri will provide practical guidance on recognizing potential threats, such as phishing attempts and unauthorized access requests, which have become more frequent as technological advancements provide new avenues for criminal exploitation. The session aims to provide…